Soap star Arianne Zucker sues ‘Days of Our Lives’ producers for sexual harassment years after Trump’s scandalous hot mic moment

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Actress Arianne Zucker – whom former President Donald Trump infamously spoke lewdly about in a hot mic moment with Billy Bush in 2005 – is reportedly now suing her former “Days of Our Lives” producers for sexual harassment.

The soap star, 49, alleged in court documents obtained by TMZ Wednesday that former executive producer Albert Alarr would touch her in a sexual manner non-consensually and sexually harass her verbally during their time working together.

She reportedly claimed that he would “frequently” pull her in to his chest and make sexual moaning sounds while doing so.

Zucker also alleged, per the court docs, that one of the inappropriate remarks Alarr once made was telling one of her co-stars during a sex scene that he would “love to switch positions” with them.

He reportedly also made it known that he “enjoyed” aggressive sex scenes.

Zucker – who played Nicole Walker on “Days of Our Lives” since 1998 – claimed in the docs she and other women told producers at Corday Production Inc. what was allegedly taking place but were ignored.

Zucker reportedly alleged ex-producer Albert Alarr made sexually inappropriate comments to her while on the soap. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection She also reportedly claimed Alarr, seen here, touched her in a sexual manner. Vivien Killilea

She reportedly also met with the human resources department at Sony, the co-producers of the soap, “several times” between March and June of 2023.

Alarr, 67, was allowed to keep working on the show during the time, which allegedly made Zucker feel “violated and intimidated.”

As a result, the model is also taking legal action against Corday Production Inc. and its executive producer, Ken Corday, in the suit.

Zucker is also suing Ken Corday, seen here. Getty Images

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In August 2023, Alarr was finally ousted from “Days of Our Lives” amid a misconduct probe.

At the time, more than two dozen cast members had signed a petition, claiming they felt “very uncomfortable and distraught should he stay involved with the show.”

Alarr previously told The Wrap in response, “It is hard to overstate how heartbreaking I find this situation … It’s important to set the record straight. Every day, I worked with hundreds of people, the overwhelming majority of whom would disagree with recent mischaracterizations of me.

Several “Days of Our Lives” co-stars have claimed Alarr made them feel “uncomfortable.” Getty Images

“I have been in this industry for decades, and not a single complaint has ever been made against me until now. Many of the claims recently referenced in the media are simply false.”

“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Lisa Rinna – who once also appeared on the longtime-running soap – wrote via her Instagram Stories after Alarr was pushed out that “karma is a bitch.”

She also posted a screenshot of an article breaking down the accusations against the former producer, alleging that they were a “long time” coming.

Zucker is seeking an unspecified amount of monetary damages. Getty Images

Rinna, 60, concluded at the time, “I couldn’t believe the work environment. It was disgusting.”

Page Six has reached out to reps for “Days of Our Lives” but did not immediately hear back. Zucker’s attorney also did not immediately respond to our requests.


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Aside from suing for harassment, the California-born actress is also pursuing damages for discrimination, retaliation, negligent hiring and supervision and wrongful termination.

She reportedly claimed in her filing that after speaking out against Alarr, she was given a “take it or leave it” offer during contract negotiations in October 2023 and essentially fired last month.

Donald Trump infamously made lewd remarks about Zucker that were leaked ahead of the 2016 presidential election. AP Zucker is also suing for discrimination, retaliation, negligent hiring and supervision, and wrongful termination Patrick McMullan via Getty Images

Zucker’s lawsuit comes nearly eight years after she was involved in a major scandal ahead of the 2016 presidential elections after a tape of Trump, now 77, and Bush, now 52, speaking vulgarly as they rode a bus to meet up with her was leaked.

“Your girl’s hot as s- -t, in the purple,” the former “Access Hollywood” host could be heard telling the future president at the time.

Trump, meanwhile, responded, “Whoa. I’ve gotta use some Tic Tacs, just in case I start kissing her … You know, I’m automatically attracted to beautiful — I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything … Grab them by the p- - -y.”

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