Blake Jenner Takes ‘Full Responsibility’ for Ex-Wife Melissa Benoist’s Abuse Claims, Alleges He Was Also a ‘Victim’
Melissa Benoist claimed that she was in an abusive relationship at one point, her ex-husband, Blake Jenner, spoke out about the allegations, confirming that she was referring to their marriage.“I take full responsibility and accountability for the hurt that I inflicted during my relationship with my past partner—emotionally, mentally and yes, physically,” the actor, 28, wrote in a lengthy statement shared via Instagram on Thursday, October 8.After detailing an incident in which he threw a phone at the 32-year-old Supergirl star’s face, Jenner accused Benoist of being abusive too. “It is important to understand that there was mental, emotional and physical abuse inflicted from both ends,” he claimed.