The Real Reason Ruth Wilson Quit The Affair

It seems the star is now confirming the toxic work environment rumors, saying in the Stylist interview, "What's important to say is that I did speak up. I did have a voice. I did stand up for myself. There was a situation on The Affair where things didn't feel right, and I dealt with them, and I managed to protect myself." 

Specifically, Wilson goes on to detail, "It was before #MeToo and before Harvey Weinstein — and yet my instincts were very clear and strong about what I felt was wrong, about what was going on, and what I didn't feel safe about." It's important to note for those not familiar that the show included a lot of graphic sexual content.

Meanwhile, back in 2019, The Affair showrunner Sarah Treem wrote a guest essay for Deadline and disagreed with Wilson's characterization of the show.