Actress and host Elizabeth Gutiérrez broke her silence with a strong statement after her name was mentioned in a recent controversy related to the arrest of her ex-partner and father of her children, Cuban actor William Levy. Through her Instagram account, the Mexican-American performer warned that she will take legal action against those who defame her and involve her in “malicious and misogynistic” rumors.
Elizabeth Gutierrez, who is currently filming the series Velvet for Telemundo, has decided to respond to comments made by Spanish paparazzi Jordi Martin, a reporter for El Gordo y la Flaca (Univision), who insinuated that she could be indirectly related to Levy’s legal situation.
What did Jordi Martin say?
During a recent broadcast of El Gordo y la Flaca, Jordi Martin related that a close source had suggested to him that William Levy’s arrest may have been a trap:
“The owner of the restaurant where the altercation took place is a close friend of Elizabeth Gutiérrez and she told me to say that it smells bad, that it could be a trap that could have been set for William Levy,” she said on television.
Levy was arrested at a restaurant in Weston, Florida, and later released after posting bail. He faces charges of public intoxication, disorderly conduct and trespassing.
Elizabeth responds: “They incite hatred and violate my dignity”.
Faced with these accusations, Elizabeth Gutiérrez published an official statement on Instagram in which she denies all insinuations and announces that she has hired lawyer Guillermo Pous Fernández to legally represent her defense against possible acts of defamation.
In the document, the actress expresses:
“The remarks and comments directed towards Ms. Gutiérrez, by the person who claims to be a ‘reporter,’ not only evidence a personal, subjective and repeatedly misogynistic bias, but are clearly designed to incite hatred, denigrate her achievements and violate her dignity.”
Furthermore, he stresses that these attacks are not merely opinions, but a form of personal aggression:
These types of attacks transcend what could be interpreted as a news report and directly affect your personal and family environment
Elizabeth Gutiérrez
Why does this case matter?
Gutierrez’s public response has been endorsed by hundreds of supporters and colleagues, who highlight her courage in speaking out against insinuations without evidence.
Her message also opens a conversation about media harassment of public female figures, especially when they are linked to personal controversies unrelated to their behavior.
Moreover, its decision to prosecute the case sets a precedent on the scope of freedom of expression when it turns into defamation or media violence.
What you should know:
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Elizabeth Gutierrez was indirectly pointed out in the context of William Levy’s arrest.
Jordi Martin suggested that the situation could have been part of a trap related to a friend of hers.
Elizabeth Gutierrez denied any involvement and announced legal action on behalf of Guillermo Pous Fernandez.
The statement stresses that the attacks affect her personal, family and professional life.
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