Why CBS Paid Eliza Dushku to Settle Her Harassment Suit

In 2017, as bombshell after bombshell dropped regarding abusive behavior by powerful men in various industries, the demand for transparency and accountability came to the fore of public discourse. Women from all walks of life stood up in solidarity to share personal stories about mistreatment by their male colleagues, particularly in entertainment workplaces, ultimately bringing social movements like MeToo and Time's Up to global prominence. Among the women in Hollywood who found herself fighting back was actress Eliza Dushku. After appearing on three episodes of CBS' legal drama, Bull, and despite discussions of having her become a full-time cast member, her character was suddenly written off the show with no explanation. A short time later, life would be imitating art as CBS, Dushku, and one of her male co-stars were embroiled in their own legal drama.