Armie Hammer

The three-part docuseries, 'House of Hammer,' dives deep into Armie Hammer's relationships and his family dynasty, headed by oil tycoon Armand Hammer.

Casey’s brother and father of Armie, Michael Hammer, wrote Casey a letter condemning her for her memoir and for speaking out against the family. Casey also commended Vucekovich for “going up against the dynasty” and using the power of social media. Through the docuseries, Vucekovich and Casey were able to meet for the first time in November 2021. “What I had experienced was nothing compared to what they had experienced,” they explained about their relationship with Armie in comparison to their other co-workers. Vucekovich and Armie first began talking in June 2020 and bonded over their shared traumas, but Vucekovich now sees the beginnings of their relationship as “love-bombing.” Armie made plans to try to visit Vucekovich while on a road trip to Los Angeles during the Fourth of July weekend. He allegedly sent her a photo of the outside of her apartment building, texting her that he was trying to “find [her] scent.” She also shared Armie left a signed note on her car that said: “I am going to bite the fuck out of you.”

Armie Hammer is crashing at one of Robert Downey Jr.'s homes amid his ongoing sex scandal. Downey Jr. has reportedly been supporting him financially.

A spokesman for the LA County’s DA office told us “a specially assigned prosecutor is working with law enforcement as they continue their investigation.” Meanwhile, Hammer’s estranged aunt, Casey Hammer, 61, consulted on the doc and is featured prominently. Reps for the stars did not get back to us about Hammer’s whereabouts — or what role recovering addict Downey Jr. [Vanity Fair reported ](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/07/robert-downey-jr-armie-hammer-rehab)Downey, 57, footed the bill for Hammer’s Florida rehab stint last year. “He’s sober and has been spending a lot of time with good friends and with his kids,” the source said. [continues to be a major source of support](https://pagesix.com/2022/07/15/armie-hammer-being-financially-supported-by-robert-downey-jr/) for Armie Hammer amid his ongoing scandal, Page Six has learned.

The filmmakers behind "House of Hammer" speak to Variety about the docuseries that digs into allegations against Armie Hammer and the twisted Hammer family ...

At the time, Effie accused Hammer of violently raping her before sharing countless screenshots of conversations with Hammer over the course of their ...

Allegations against Armie Hammer and the Hammer family examined in Discovery+ docuseries · The docuseries 'House of Hammer' details the abuse allegations against ...

"House of Hammer" details recent criminal allegations against actor Armie Hammer, as well as the history of the embattled men in his mega-wealthy family.

As a young man, he worked for Occidental Petroleum, and after Armand died in 1990, Casey tells the documentarians that Michael entered Armand’s home before his body was even taken away to remove several cars’ worth of At Armand’s funeral, Michael’s father-in-law father declared that Armand became a Christian on his deathbed, despite the funeral being facilitated by Jewish rabbis; Michael and his then-wife Dru (Armie’s mother) donated much of the $40 million they inherited from Armand to Christian groups, including Jews for Jesus and Italy for Christ. Joseph Finder of the Harvard Russian Research Center explains in the docuseries that the CIA concluded that Armand Hammer was brought into the fold, too; Armand was used to collect information for the KGB and therefore was considered to be an agent of the Soviet Union. He named his son Armand, born in 1898, for the symbol of the Communist Party in Russia (“arm and hammer”). He often lounged around in luxury pajamas, earning the nickname “the Hugh Hefner of Pacific Palisades,” and allegedly sometimes helped his father, Armand, bug telephones. [Armand](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1996/12/27/armand-hammers-afterlife/d7b7a47b-d486-4ea9-b151-fb1278e97307/?itid=lk_inline_manual_19), Armie’s great-grandfather, later became a mega-wealthy oil tycoon — and, according to the docuseries, was known to be abusive toward his wives and mistresses, involved in corruption schemes and disturbingly ruthless with his business interests. When Frances discovered the affair and told her husband to get rid of Kaufman, Armand ordered Kaufman to change her name to Hilary Gibson and dye her hair platinum blond. “House of Hammer,” a three-part docuseries that premiered Friday on Discovery Plus, starts with the Armie Hammer storyline, then climbs up five generations of his family tree. But a new documentary digs in to find that the allegations against Hammer are much broader and more disturbing — and concludes that they are part of a dark family tradition. Courtney Vucekovich, a Dallas business owner and a former girlfriend of Armie’s, alleges on-screen that he tied her up with ropes with only her vague consent, disregarding the common BDSM rule requiring consistent, reaffirmed mutual consent. For decades, it argues, the men of the mega-wealthy Hammer dynasty have been up to no good — living lawlessly and greedily, and harming others. [that went public](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/03/the-fall-of-armie-hammer-a-family-saga-of-sex-money-drugs-and-betrayal) in early 2021 may have seemed to be about some creepy text messages, a rope fetish and something about cannibalism.

Discovery+'s "House of Hammer" features disturbing texts allegedly sent by Armie Hammer, examining the sexual assault allegations against the actor.

“I want to bite you and leave a mark and then have that mark turned into a tattoo,” one alleged text read from Hammer. “I was like, ‘How do I get out of this?’” “That’s the sign of a true monster. “I’m not gonna lie,” Hammer wrote in another alleged message. Vucekovich, who is the main accuser in “House of Hammer,” claims that Hammer tracked her location on his phone. Everything else seemed boring,” one text read, which was allegedly written by Hammer to the woman behind the anonymous social media account, House of Effie. And in another: “I want to see everything… Hammer then sent her photos of the entrance of her building and texted, “I’m going in. I think that says a lot.” She claims Hammer responded, “Trying to find your scent.” “WHY ARE YOU THERE,” she wrote. “I decide when you eat, when you sleep,” an alleged text read from Hammer, as show on-screen.

Directors Elli Hakami and Julian P. Hobbs have responded to accusations of exploitative behavior from Hammer accuser "Effie"

“So I think in connecting the timeline of events, she fits more in this timeline of the unfolding scandal—her coming forward was a major moment.” He also highlighted a philosophical difference between the directors and the accuser: “[Effie]‘s been vocal that she thinks that making any form of media out of these events is somewhat problematic. Hobbs also notes that, because Effie’s accusations were the inspiration for other women—including Courtney Vucekovich, a former partner of Hammer’s whose interviews make up a major portion of the series—to come forward, it was important to include them in their show. And that [press conference clip] has been covered by numerous outlets. When I keep screaming ‘no’ and they keep going, saying they don’t need my permission, they remind me of Armie.” Her lawyer, Gloria Allred, also appears in the series, giving an interview. Hobbs of exploitative behavior, saying, “They remind me of Armie.” [This is per The L.A.

Although devoted to Armie Hammer and his family, the title "House of Hammer" evokes thoughts of British horror films released under the Hammer label from ...

While questions surrounding Armie Hammer remain understandable sources of media fascination and attention, the extent to which those issues can be traced to his family history serves as a trickier proposition. Specifically, there's a case to be made that Hammer family members have used their wealth, and the political power associated with it, to avoid consequences. Casey Hammer thus becomes a centerpiece of the docuseries, having written a book, "Surviving My Birthright," alleging abusive or unsavory behavior associated with men in her family. A spokesman for the LA County District Attorney's Office told CNN Thursday that the case remains under investigation. Directors Elli Hakami and Julian P. , after a woman accused him of rape.

Despite declining to be interviewed for the 'House of Hammer' documentary, Armie Hammer accuser Effie's past footage with her allegations was used in the ...

[told Variety](https://variety.com/2021/film/news/armie-hammer-rape-allegation-effie-woman-victim-1234933830/) that Hammer was “the main suspect in an alleged sexual assault investigation.” As of Sept. News](https://www.eonline.com/news/1250030/armie-hammer-denies-violently-raping-a-woman-as-police-launch-investigation) in 2021: “From day one, Mr. In one highlight labeled “Docs,” @houseofeffie makes her feelings about the new House of Hammer docuseries clear, claiming that she did not agree to participate. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. So, where is Effie after the events described in House of Hammer? I want other survivors of sexual assault around the world to feel empowered and know that they are heard, believed, understood, supported, and loved.” At the time, Effie’s attorney Now, Effie is “disgusted” with House of Hammer leveraging her footage: “The way they’ve been exploiting my trauma is disgusting,” she said in In early 2021, screenshots of messages allegedly sent by [Armie Hammer,](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-armie-hammer-now-house-of-hammer-doc-rehab-working-cayman-islands) describing cannibalistic and sexually violent fantasies, circulated on social media via Instagram account [@houseofeffie.](https://www.instagram.com/houseofeffie/?hl=en) Several women then came forward with their own stories of the actor’s alleged behavior, and ultimately, on March 18, 2021, [a woman named Effie accused Hammer](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/effie-armie-hammer-sexual-assault-rape-physical-abuse-allegations-statement) of rape and physical abuse. [repeatedly](https://variety.com/2021/film/news/armie-hammer-shotgun-wedding-controversy-leaked-dms-1234884988/) [denied](https://pagesix.com/2021/01/25/armie-hammers-ex-paige-lorenze-claims-he-used-knife-to-mark-her/) the allegations, including via this statement from his lawyer Andrew Brettler given to [E! “He would often test my devotion to him, slyly removing and crossing my boundaries, as he became increasingly more violent.” Effie claimed that Hammer “violently raped” her for several hours on one occasion, adding that he also beat her feet “so they would hurt with every step [she] took for the next week.” [statement from March 2021](https://www.gloriaallred.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1200518/2021/03/2021-03-18-Armie-Hammer-Photograph-of-Effie-and-Armie-Hammer.pdf), [Effie reportedly met Hammer](https://www.gloriaallred.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1200518/2021/03/2021-03-18-Armie-Hammer-Photograph-of-Effie-and-Armie-Hammer.pdf) via Facebook in 2016, when she was 20 years old. Effie declined to participate or be interviewed for the House of Hammer documentary, which came out Sept.

The anonymous accuser refused to be interviewed for the documentary, and didn't appreciate the producers' refusal to take no for an answer.

[wrote](https://www.indiewire.com/2022/09/armie-hammer-documentary-house-of-hammer-review-1234757131/) that “’House of Hammer’ is for the person who doesn’t know much about popular culture, doesn’t spending time on social media, and watches a lot of Discovery+. But selling it as the multi-generational story of a family with all the horrors of the Marquis de Sade is a bit of a stretch.” When Effie declined to be interviewed for the documentary, she sent the producers a written statement that read: “It is extremely inappropriate of you to exploit such a tragic, vulnerable time in many people’s lives, with no regard whatsoever for our healing process and privacy.” His interest in cannibalism and alleged request to eat a woman’s ribs has received the most attention in pop culture, but the allegations all fit together to form a pattern of abusive behavior. (Hammer’s attorney denied the claims.) But while Effie wants to see Hammer brought to justice, that doesn’t mean she’s happy about the documentary. [Armie Hammer](https://www.indiewire.com/t/armie-hammer/)’s fall from grace is the subject of “ [House of Hammer](https://www.indiewire.com/t/house-of-hammer/),” a new three-part documentary from Elli Hakami and Julian Hobbs.