Two stories have come across our desks lately that relate to assistants testifying in trials related to their bosses.
First up is Uma Thurman’s former PA, Lisa Grondin. She, as well as a wardrobe assistant named Joseph La Corte from Thurman’s movie Super Ex-Girlfriend, testified today in a trial against a man accused of stalking the actress. Jack Jordan, who sent Thurman letters and even tried to barge into her trailer on a film set, is on trial in New York City. Grondin testified that Thurman became so stressed out about her stalker that she “began smoking again” after he sent her a series of creepy postcards.
The second story is the ongoing Anthony Pellicano case in Los Angeles. Pellicano allegedly worked as a PI to the stars, tapping phone lines and taking part in other criminal activity to get the dirt his celebrity clients wanted. Comedian Garry Shandling testified that Pellicano dug up personal information on him while Shandling was in a dispute with TV executive Brad Grey. Mariana Grant, Shandling’s personal assistant, also testified that Pellicano dug up dirt on her, even though the case had nothing to do with her.
And no one believes us when we say it’s dangerous to be an assistant.
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