Kevin Spacey has been largely out of the public eye for years, but his latest admission has pulled him back into the headlines — and not for a comeback. In a new interview, the actor says he’s now “literally homeless,” relying on hotels, spare rooms, and short-term rentals after nearly a decade of sexual assault allegations, legal battles, and mounting financial strain.
It’s a stunning turn for someone who once anchored major films and award-winning TV. Spacey says he no longer has a permanent home, that most of his belongings sit in storage, and that he moves from place to place depending on who can offer him a bed or a couch. After years of courtroom fights and lost work, he describes his financial life as stripped down to the basics — a far cry from the career that once made him one of Hollywood’s highest-paid stars.
“Things Aren’t Great” for Kevin Spacey
Spacey says everything began unraveling in 2017 when accusations against him became public. The legal fallout has stretched across years and countries. He was acquitted in a London criminal trial in 2023 and wasn’t found liable in a U.S. civil case shortly thereafter. However, the cost of fighting those battles has been enormous.
He admitted that his finances and situations “aren’t great,” which may be an understatement. Reports say he lost his Baltimore home due to foreclosure, and he hasn’t had consistent, reliable work since Netflix cut ties and House of Cards ended abruptly. Even being cleared of wrongdoing in court hasn’t restored the Hollywood life he led before.
Trying to Work Again, Anywhere
Kevin Spacey says he’s still trying to actively rebuild his career, taking whatever work he can find because he can’t afford to be picky. That includes smaller independent films, stage readings, and overseas performances, but nothing has taken off.
He claims several directors and producers privately support him, but they won’t hire him publicly until someone “big enough” with enough pull breaks the ice. He mentioned Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino by name, a hint at how high the bar needs to be for anyone willing to cast him in another blockbuster.
Spacey insists he’s willing to start from scratch. “I’m going where the work is,” he said, even if it means continuing a rootless existence outside of the stardom he knew before the scandals.
A Reputation That Hasn’t Recovered
Regardless of how the court cases ended, the damage to Kevin Spacey and his public image was severe and long-lasting. Hollywood is still cautious about him, especially after the introduction of the MeToo movement in 2017. Casting Spacey would spark immediate controversy and backlash, and studios know it.
That’s part of what makes his current situation so bleak. Even if he wants to work, his name alone complicates productions. There’s no clear roadmap for a comeback when your reputation has outshined your professional accomplishments. Some observers even see his situation as a broader test of whether redemption or reinvention is possible in the entertainment industry after allegations of this magnitude. Others believe he is unlikely to ever regain a large audience or major roles, even with acquittals behind him.
Living Out of Suitcases and Living on a Prayer
According to Kevin Spacey, his life now is a loop of hotels, rentals, and borrowed rooms. Everything he owns fits in a few bags or storage units, and he has no plans to buy a home anytime soon simply because he can’t afford one. He’s unsure where his work, if he gets any, would take him.
It’s a stark picture: a former Oscar winner navigating a life built on uncertainty while still trying to convince Hollywood to give him another chance. For Spacey, the question isn’t just about work. It’s more about whether he can rebuild a career, a home, or stability after everything that’s happened. And right now, his proverbial house of cards is stacked against him.