Deadline broke news of the shocking incident yesterday, and it got picked up everywhere.

The lesson is, dont drink at Hollywood events.

When I saw him at the Golden Globes party, I was excited to reconnect.

Ali Abbasi poses on a red carpet.

Ali Abbasi attends the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Brunch on Jan. 04, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Film Independent

I quickly realized I had misjudged the situation.

The suggestion that I was dropped by my representation due to this interaction is false.

My decision to part ways was a long term career decision that was not shaped by short term motivations.

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