Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino rumored to join celebrity lineup for 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 32

Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino is reportedly set to become the newest addition to the list of contestants for Season 32 of 'Dancing With The Stars'
Mira Sorvino is an Academy and Golden Globe award winning actress (Instagram/@mirasorvino)
Mira Sorvino is an Academy and Golden Globe award winning actress (Instagram/@mirasorvino)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino is rumored to join the ensemble for ABC's hit show 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 32. According to ET, Sorvino is expected to be included in the roster of participants competing in 'DWTS' upcoming season.

Neither the show nor Sorvino has confirmed the news and it was revealed that the full cast list for the show will be announced on 'Good Morning America' on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. 

Mira Sorvino is a Harvard University graduate. (Instagram/@mirasorvino)
Mira Sorvino is a Harvard University graduate (Instagram/@mirasorvino)

What happened between Mira Sorvino and Harvey Weinstein?

Sorvino starred in several of Weinstein's films and was among the first to accuse the film mogul of allegedly sexually harassing her during a project they worked together on in 1995.

Deadline reported Sorvino's disclosure that she was allegedly raped by Weinstein and that she wanted justice for all of his survivors.

Speaking during a conference with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, she went on the record, saying “I can stand here before you and say not only was I a sexual harassment and battery victim at the hands of Mr Weinstein, but I’m also a sexual assault victim and I’m also a survivor of date rape.”

Weinstein had denied all such allegations as untrue. 

Who is Mira Sorvino's husband Christopher Backus?

Backus is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He debuted on television in NBC's 'Will & Grace', following it up with appearances on 'The Mentalist' and 'Sons of Anarchy'. He is 41 years old and has been married to Sorvino since 2004. 

Mira Sorvino with husband Christopher Backus. (Instagram/@mirasorvino)
Mira Sorvino and Christopher Backus got married in 2004 (Instagram/@mirasorvino)

Who is Oscar winner Mira Sorvino?

Sorvino is an actress who won the Academy and Golden Globe awards for her portrayal of a slow but kind-hearted prostitute in the film 'Mighty Aphrodite, directed by Woody Allen.

She is 55 years old and the daughter of character actor Paul Sorvino. She grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. 

Mira Sorvino's Oscar-winning performance was directed by Woody Allen. (Instagram/@mirasorvino)
Mira Sorvino's Oscar-winning performance was directed by Woody Allen (Instagram/@mirasorvino)

'DWTS' pro dancers Witney Carson and Lindsay Arnold won't return for ABC show's Season 32

Carson and Arnold have both confirmed that they won't be returning to the dance floor for 'DWTS' season 32. The professional dancers have cited personal reasons such as family responsibilities and their married lives as the things that need their immediate attention.

Additionally, certain new names will be joining the show to compete for the mirrorball trophy. 'The Bachelorette's' star Charity Lawson and 'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix are said to be new additions to the show's 32nd season. 

Although the exact release date for 'Dancing With The Stars' Season 32 is yet to be confirmed, it is expected that the show will premiere this fall. 

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