During his trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, Kevin Spacey s defence barrister told jurors he had been "cancelled" and "tried by social media". Now he has been cleared of all charges in the UK - but will he be able to make a comeback in Hollywood?
Playing to the cameras, Kevin Spacey s daily arrival at court was marked with a smile and a wave to the few still-loyal fans who gathered to catch a glimpse of him.
Born in New Jersey, Spacey rose from being the son of an abusive father to become a legend of the silver screen whose back catalogue includes blockbusters Seven and LA Confidential.
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