Armie Hammer Confesses to Cutting Heart from Live Animal and Biting It, Denies Cannibalism Claims

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• Armie Hammer denies being a cannibal but admits to biting an animal’s heart during a hunting ritual.
• He faced allegations in 2021 regarding violent abuse and cannibalism fantasies, leading to an LAPD investigation in 2023 that didn’t result in charges.
• He discussed these issues on The Louis Theroux Podcast, comparing his messages to a comedian’s jokes taken out of context.
• He blamed alcohol, drugs, and a desire to push boundaries for his explicit messages.
• After the scandal, he’s financially struggling, living in a small apartment, and trying to rebuild his career.
• He reflects on how the scandal affected his mental health, public image, and his children.

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Armie Hammer Addresses Cannibalism Claims and Career Fallout
[Image: Armie Hammer on The Louis Theroux Podcast]

Armie Hammer, 38, has denied being a cannibal but admitted to participating in a hunting ritual where he “bit the heart of a living animal.” The actor addressed the shocking claims during an interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast, marking his first major public discussion since facing abuse and cannibalism fantasy allegations in 2021.

Allegations and Investigations
In 2021, multiple women accused Hammer of violent behavior and disturbing messages referencing cannibalism. While investigated by the LAPD in 2023, he faced no charges. Hammer attributed the leaked messages to “dark jokes” taken out of context, comparing himself to a comedian “pushing boundaries.” He admitted the texts were exacerbated by substance abuse: “If I was stoned or drunk… Sure, I joked. But I never intended to act on them.”

Hunting Ritual Admission
When pressed about reports of eating an animal’s heart, Hammer clarified: “You don’t eat the whole heart. It’s a male rite of passage.” He described the act as a gruff tradition among hunting buddies but denied any link to cannibalism or sexual motives.

[Image: Armie in Call Me By Your Name (2017)]

Life After Scandal
Post-allegations, Hammer’s career collapsed. He sold possessions to survive, entering rehab for trauma and addiction. “I was broke—had to sell my truck,” he shared. During the COVID lockdown, he claimed the scandal became a public distraction: “People latched onto something wilder than their own reality.”

Reflecting on Past Behavior
Hammer confessed to using women for validation: “They were my ‘bags of dope.’ I’d disappear after flings, leaving them feeling used.” He linked his behavior to unresolved trauma, including sexual abuse as a teen. Now in therapy, he aims to rebuild trust with his children: “They’ll resent me one day, but I’m here now.”

Career Rebuilding
Currently co-parenting with ex-wife Elizabeth Chambers, Hammer filmed Frontier Crucible with William H. Macy. “I’m not ‘back,’ but I’m working,” he said, acknowledging his uphill battle.

[Image: Armie with ex-wife Elizabeth and kids]

The Louis Theroux Podcast is available on Spotify.

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