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Laura Linney's team member assaulted by man seeking autograph during NY Fashion Week, fans say 'arrest him'

Before the altercation involving her team member, Laura Linney was spotted at the Christian Siriano runway show

LOWER MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY: During her departure from the Christian Siriano Fashion Show at New York City's Pierre Hotel, actress Laura Linney, known for her role in 'Ozark' reportedly had an unsettling encounter with an autograph seeker after one of her team members was assaulted by an autograph seeker.

As Laura Linney exited the event, she was surrounded by a throng of fans and paparazzi when a physical altercation occurred where a large man, holding a pen and paper, approached Linney from behind, seemingly seeking her autograph, most likely referencing her role in ‘The Truman Show’.

To protect the actress and maintain her personal space, a member of Linney's team intervened and attempted to prevent the man from getting too close to her.

What happened to Laura Linney at NYC Fashion Week? 

Laura Linney’s team member at NYC Fashion Week was captured in a TikTok video where an autograph seeker can be heard angrily exclaiming, "Don't f**king touch me," as he forcefully shoves the team member aside.

The dedicated team member, determined to protect Laura Linney, promptly steps in between the star and the autograph seeker, firmly stating, "Hey! Hey! No. You don't do that."

In the video, the team member also asserts that he "didn't touch" the man, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining a respectful boundary around the actress.

As the autograph seeker retreated after the initial confrontation, he launched a blindsided attack by punching Linney's team member in the back of the head.

Laura Linney, expressing genuine concern for her team member, swiftly approached him and asked if he was "okay."

Undeterred, the autograph seeker then turned back to Linney and her team near the hotel entrance, shouting once more, "Don't f–king touch me," before angrily departing from the scene.

Viewers have strongly condemned the act and have asked about the autograph seeker's arrest. 

Some said, "Reasons like this is why celebrities carry bodyguards around". While another penned, "this is crazy, so sorry for her ".

Is Laura Linney OK? 

Laura Linney is reportedly okay since no harm was caused to her during the altercation. 

Renowned for her prominent role in the dramatic television series ‘The Big C’ from 2010 to 2013, Laura Linney was in New York City as part of the NYC Fashion Week festivities, joining a long list of high-profile celebrities participating in events around the city.

Before the altercation involving her team member, Linney was spotted at the Christian Siriano runway show, where she was seated alongside Janet Jackson, Alicia Silverstone, Avril Lavigne, Kesha, and Quinta Brunson.

Despite the event starting an hour behind schedule, the attendees appeared to be in good spirits, creating a cheerful atmosphere that overshadowed any inconvenience caused by the delay.