When she was 16, Azriél Crews found herself at the center of a tense moment at a star-studded wedding. The 35-year-old, daughter of actor Terry Crews and Rebecca King-Crews, shared her experience in two Instagram videos posted on Saturday, Jan. 24. She described how a well-known actor, introduced by her mother, made unwanted advances that left her and her family unsettled.
At a Glance
- At 16, Azriél Crews was targeted by a celebrity actor at a wedding.
- The incident happened during a week-long event that included a yacht party, ceremony, and reception.
- Her family prayed in the bathroom to end the encounter, and the actor vanished afterward.
Why it matters: The story highlights how even public figures can face harassment at high-profile events, underscoring the importance of personal boundaries and support systems.
The Wedding and the Encounter
The week-long celebration began with a pre-wedding yacht party, where Azriél first met the actor. “It was actually a week-long event, and it included a pre-wedding yacht party,” she says. “That is where I first met this actor.”
Her mother, Rebecca, introduced the actor to her as her 16-year-old, making it clear he was aware of her age. “My mom introduced me to him as her 16-year-old, so he was well aware of my age,” she adds.
During the ceremony, the seating was unassigned, and the actor chose the seat next to her. “We arrived at the ceremony, and we found some seats, which were unassigned,” she explains. “But then, as if on cue, creepy actor slides into the seat next to me, and he says, ‘Funny meeting you here’ as if he didn’t intentionally choose that seat.”
The tension escalated at the reception, where assigned seats placed her at a table with her parents and a prominent actress. The actor reappeared, sitting beside her again. “Somehow, his name is on the place card next to mine, which…coincidence, I’ll never know,” she says.
She felt a hand brush the back of her arm, and the actor smiled creepily. “I feel a hand caress the back of my arm,” she says. “So, I turn to him, and he’s smiling at me, creepily, and he says, ‘Are you enjoying yourself?'”
She replied yes, prompting the actor to comment, “Well, don’t act too civilized.” He then touched her knee under the table, prompting her to ask her mother for a bathroom break. “It is then that Azriél realizes his knee is touching hers under the table, so she asks her mom to take a trip to the bathroom with her immediately,” she recounts.
In the bathroom, her mother listened and quickly believed her. They prayed together, hoping the actor would leave them alone. “We prayed that he would leave us alone because we didn’t want to have to tell my father and cause a scene at this big, star-studded event,” she says. “And when we got back to the table, miraculously, he was gone.”
Family Response and Prayer
Azriél said she was unsure whether the prayer sent the actor away or if he realized he had crossed a line. “I went back and forth on whether or not to … obviously, because it’s juicy,” she says at the end of her video. “But it is one of those stories that perfectly encapsulates what my life was like at this time.”
Her mother, Rebecca, remained supportive, while her father, Terry, was not present at the event. The family chose to keep the incident private, avoiding a public confrontation that could have disrupted the wedding.
Timeline of the Night
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-wedding yacht party | Jan. 24 |
| Wedding ceremony | Jan. 24 |
| Reception dinner | Jan. 24 |
| Bathroom prayer | Jan. 24 |
| Actor’s disappearance | Jan. 24 |
Aftermath and Reflection
The incident left a lasting impression on Azriél, who later reflected on the contrast between her public persona and private life. “Sometimes I was the celebrity kid at a black-tie wedding, and in my daily life, I was just a normal Christian girl who had never been kissed,” she says.
She emphasized that the night taught her about boundaries and the power of speaking up. “It is one of those stories that perfectly encapsulates what my life was like at this time,” she repeats, underscoring the lesson that even in glamorous settings, personal safety matters.
Azriél’s story serves as a reminder that even at high-profile events, individuals can be vulnerable to unwanted advances, and that family support can be crucial in navigating such situations.
Key Takeaways
- The encounter happened at a star-studded wedding, showing that celebrity status does not shield against harassment.
- The family’s prayer and quick response helped prevent further discomfort.
- The incident highlights the importance of setting personal boundaries and seeking support when needed.
Azriél will continue to share her experiences, hoping to raise awareness about respecting personal space, especially for young people in the spotlight.
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