How Thandiwe Newton endured sexual abuse, racism, an eating disorder and numerous breakdowns

When she was 16 she was groomed by Australian director John Duigan, who was 39 years old at the time

Thandiwe has also spoken of how an unnamed casting director asked her to touch herself on-camera when she was just 18-years-old

The Crash star began suffering from bulimia after two damaging relationships in her teens

The star, who is of Zimbabwean heritage, has detailed being subjected to racism, during her career and growing up

The report came after Thandiwe denied claims she was sacked from her leading role in Magic Mike 3 over a heated argument with co-star Channing Tatum She has since been replaced in the role by Salma Hayek According to a new report in Page Six, staffers on the movie became worried about her health during filming in London.

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