Armie Hammer, an actor celebrated for his role in the critically acclaimed film Call Me by Your Name, faced a dramatic decline in his career following serious allegations that emerged in January 2021. An anonymous Instagram account, House of Effie, revealed disturbing text messages related to BDSM and cannibalistic fantasies attributed to Hammer. Multiple former partners accused him of coercive behavior and emotional abuse, with one ex alleging he expressed a desire to 'eat' her body parts. The fallout from these allegations led to Hammer being dropped from significant projects, including Shotgun Wedding alongside Jennifer Lopez, and losing representation from his talent agency. The Los Angeles Police Department investigated the rape allegations, but in 2023, prosecutors decided not to file charges due to insufficient evidence. While Hammer denied any criminal behavior, he admitted to being emotionally abusive but insisted that his actions were consensual. The controversy surrounding him is further explored in the docuseries House of Hammer, which is currently streaming in India on Prime Video, detailing his rise and fall in Hollywood.