Stranger Things Star Speaks Out Against Co-Star's Harassment
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn is speaking against harassment toward his former co-star, Grace Van Dien. The two rose to prominence for their roles in season 4 of the hit series, but they have faced some ugly incidents during fan interactions.
Stranger Thingsfans will remember Quinn's turn as Eddie Munson, the head of the Hellfire Club and instant fan favorite. Van Dien's role as Chrissy was also a scene-stealer. Though she only appeared in the show for an episode, Van Dien's performance and chemistry with Quinn quickly endeared her to fans. Unfortunately, both characters met their demise in the same season they were introduced, and both actors have faced some toxicity from the fandom.
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During a live Q&A at Showmasters' London Comic Con (via Independent), Quinn was asked his thoughts on the «awful» harassment Van Dien has received. “I was talking to her about it. The internet is a very unforgiving place. It’s a place where people can show a lot of support, or where people can rally around hatred and misinformation," Quinn said. «It’s indicative of where we are culturally – just through association she was getting lambasted. It’s disgusting. I don’t know what to say other than it sucks.”
Quinn has faced his share of harassment. Quinn's performance was so popular that fans were devastated when Eddie was killed, and they immediately got to work crafting theories about Eddie Munson's potential return in Stranger Things season 5. Unfortunately, his quick and sudden rise to prominence has led to numerous invasions of his privacy. Some fans have felt entitled to know more about Quinn's personal life.
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