Is Seth Rogen finally ready to forgive and forget with his former bestie James Franco? Absolutely NOT, honey, and we are LIVING for this level of pettiness.
In a recent interview that had us clutching our pearls, Seth made it crystal clear that he and James Franco are NOT on speaking terms, and frankly, it doesn’t sound like that’s changing anytime soon. When asked point-blank if he still communicates with Franco, Seth delivered the ultimate brush-off: “I haven’t talked to him in a long time, no.” Ouch. That “no” hit harder than a bag of Seth’s own branded snacks.
For those living under a rock, James Franco found himself in hot water back in 2018 when multiple women came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against the actor. The scandal absolutely TANKED his reputation faster than you can say “awkward silence.” And while some celebrities have attempted to quietly rehabilitate their images, Franco’s former ride-or-die Seth Rogen apparently isn’t interested in being part of his redemption tour.
These two were once inseparable! They collaborated on films, created comedy gold together, and seemed like they’d be friends for life. But when push came to shove, Seth chose to distance himself completely—and honestly, we respect the boundary-setting energy. A “long time” of radio silence is basically a lifetime in celebrity years.
What makes this extra delicious is that Seth didn’t even give Franco the courtesy of a wishy-washy answer like “we’re working on things” or “we’ll see.” Nope. Just a firm, resolute NO. The man has moved on, and James Franco is apparently still on the outside looking in.
Fans have been absolutely divided on this whole situation. Some applaud Seth for standing firm and refusing to enable questionable behavior, while others think everyone deserves a second chance eventually. The internet has officially split into Team Rogen and Team Franco Redemption Arc.
The takeaway? Sometimes friendships are casualties of poor choices, and Seth Rogen is making it abundantly clear that he’s not interested in reviving this particular relationship anytime soon. PERIODT.
What do you think?
A) Seth is absolutely right to cut Franco off permanently—accountability matters
B) Everyone deserves a second chance eventually, even celebrities