Mayim Bialik Allegations Explored: Gummies, Harvey Weinstein Issue, 'Jeopardy' Flub, and More
Despite being one of the successful actresses in Hollywood over the past years, Mayim Bialik has been embroiled in several allegations which led fans to rally against the "Jeopardy" co-host. Has anything been confirmed?
From false CBD endorsement to the game show's shocking change, which angered fans on social media, here are a few of the TV star's recent controversies.
The Controversial 'Jeopardy' Change
As a co-host of the show, the TV presenter is doing her best to entertain contestants as well as viewers from home as they take the long-running quiz game seriously.
During an episode of the syndicated edition and the National College Championship that aired last month, Bialik made a small change that sent fans into a frenzy. Instead of referring to the opening round as "Jeopardy!," the host opted for "Single Jeopardy!"
In an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, the TV star apologized for her actions, saying she was doing her best.
She also defended herself, saying the term "Single Jeopardy!" was in the script because if she's wrong, the production crew would have intervened, but they never did.
"Everything is very carefully monitored. There's a thing in my ear, I promise," she insisted.
Has Mayim Bialik Endorsed CBD Gummies?
According to Snopes, the host was also embroiled in a false advertisement issue, saying there were numerous ads circulated online, and she was even cited in a fake Fox News article, saying she had endorsed Premium Jane CBD gummies that claim to help reverse dementia.
The outlet debunked the story by saying the advertisements mentioned above used her image and likeness for their endorsement. Meanwhile, Mayim Bialik herself has not publicly shared anything about promoting CBD gummies products.
The Victim-Blaming Issue About Harvey Weinstein's Allegations
At the time when Harvey Weinstein's allegations made rounds on the internet, several celebrities weighed in on the matter, including the "Big Bang Theory" actress who penned a piece for The New York Times.
However, not all readers took her article lightly, as many online users immediately expressed their disappointment with the star.
Bialik shared her thoughts on sexual exploitation in the Hollywood industry in the piece.
She acknowledged that she didn't look or act like other women in the industry and that she was immersing herself "in a business that rewarded physical beauty and sex appeal above all else."
Her words were misunderstood by Twitter users, leading her to issue an apology about the matter.
"A bunch of people have taken my words out of the context of the Hollywood machine and twisted them to imply that God forbid I would blame a woman for her assault based on her clothing or behavior," she tweeted.
