Hunger Games star claims she was sexually assaulted by co-worker

Jena Malone has claimed that she was sexually assaulted while filming The Hunger Games.

The actress starred as Johanna Mason in the popular franchise, which ended in 2015 with its final movie, Mockingjay – Part 2.

Now almost ten years on from her experiences as a member of The Hunger Games cast, Jena, 38, has opened up about being sexually assaulted “by someone I worked with”.

The star has not named her abuser.

Taking to Instagram, Jena, who has also starred in the likes of Pride and Prejudice and Donnie Darko, wrote alongside a snap of her in a field in France: “This photo was taken right after I wrapped mocking Jay part two and I had to say goodbye to everyone on set.


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“We were shooting in a beautiful estate in the countryside of France and I asked the driver to let me out in this field so I could cry and capture this moment. Even tho this time in Paris was extremely hard for me , was going thru a bad break up and also was sexually assaulted by someone I had worked with , I was so full of gratitude for this project, the people I became close with and this amazing part I got to play.”

She continued: “A swirling mix of emotions im only now just learning to sort thru. I wish it wasn’t tied to such a traumatic event for me but that is the real wildness of life I I guess. How to hold the chaos with the beauty. I’ve worked very hard to heal and learn thru restorative justice , how to make peace with the person who violated me and make peace with myself.

“It’s been hard to talk about the hunger games and Johanna Mason without feeling the sharpness of this moment in time but I’m ready to move thru it and reclaim the joy and accomplishment I felt. Lots of love to you survivors out there. The process is so slow and non linear.”


Jena proceeded to say that she’s there for other survivors and encouraged them to direct message her “if [they] need to be heard”.

The actress has since been applauded for her candid admission.

The Hunger Games made waves in Hollywood in 2012 with its first film, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks, and Woody Harrelson – to name a few.


The films were based on the books penned by Suzanne Collins, which came out a few years prior to the first movie.

Jena joined the cast for the second instalment of the franchise, Catching Fire.

OK! have approached Lionsgate for comment.

If you have been affected by this story, contact The Survivors Trust for support via their website, or call them on 08088 010818.

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