After the resignation of Amazon Studios boss Roy Price three weeks ago, the company is now investigating the star of its flagship series after a former assistant, Van Barnes, made claims of sexual harassment in a post on Facebook.
According to Amazon Entertainment VP of Global Communications Craig Berman, the investigation is in "very early" stages, and Tambor has himself responded to the allegations, calling them "baseless".
"I am aware that a former disgruntled assistant of mine has made a private post implying that I had acted in an improper manner toward her," Tambor told Deadline.
"I adamantly and vehemently reject and deny any and all implication and allegation that I have ever engaged in any improper behavior toward this person or any other person I have ever worked with. I am appalled and distressed by this baseless allegation."
According to Deadline, Amazon’s stance on such allegations is to investigate promptly and thoroughly, and the investigation "is in the process of speaking to members of the Transparent production and Tambor personally".
'Transparent' creator and former showrunner Jill Soloway released her own statement today.
"Anything that would diminish the level of respect, safety and inclusion so fundamental to our workplace is completely antithetical to our principles," she said. "We are cooperating with the investigation into this matter."
