Margaret Qualley says she supports FKA twigs on her lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf, stating that she believes her allegations of mental and physical abuse against the actor.
Qualley, 26, spoke to Harper's Bazaar about the unsavoury accusations aimed at LaBeouf, who she once dated, as she covered their October issue, claiming: 'It was important to me for her to know that I believe her.'
The interview comes as FKA (stage name of Tahliah Debrett Barnett), 33, sued LaBeouf, who Margaret previously dated, for sexual battery, assault and the infliction of emotional distress in December.
Sharing her support: Margaret Qualley has revealed to Harper's Bazaar in their October issue that she supports FKA twigs on her lawsuit against Shia LaBeouf, stating that she believes her
Despite never making any allegations against their mutual ex herself, The Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood star said to the publication: 'It was important to me for her to know that I believe her—and it’s as simple as that.'
The up-and-coming actress has been preparing herself to portray the fallout of emotional abuse of her character in the upcoming series Maid.
'Unfortunately, it’s so common. And it’s true that more than half of people experience some level of psychological threat within a relationship in their lifetime,' she said.
'I believe her': The Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood star said to the publication: 'It was important to me for her to know that I believe her—and it’s as simple as that'
'I just did my best to read the script and experience Alex’s reality as much as possible within the scenes.'
The former ballerina is playing this emotionally vulnerable role alongside her actual mother on-screen - an experience she found to be a genuine one.
'When you walk into a room and your mom is there, that does something to you. Not only do you have permission to touch her like family, but rolling your eyes is a built-in response in the same way that tearing up from a well-timed hug is.'
Preparing herself: The performer has been preparing herself to portray the fallout of emotional abuse of her character in the upcoming series Maid
The relationship she forged with child-star Rylea Nevaeh Whittet, four, who plays her daughter on the show, was also a touching experience.
'Besides acting with my mom, the relationship with Rylea really hit me the hardest. When she’s asleep in my arms, that was happening for real.'
'Having a little four-year-old cling on to you and need you is such a wild and special experience' - an experience she hopes to have one day with children of her own, she told the publication.
