The Rise and Fall of Stephen Collins: From 7th Heaven Star to Scandal and Controversy
Stephen Collins, known for his role as Rev. Eric Camden on 7th Heaven, faced a scandal in 2014 when an audio recording surfaced of him admitting to molesting underage girls. This revelation led to the removal of 7th Heaven reruns from TV and Collins being dropped from projects, ultimately exiting Hollywood. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Collins pursued acting after college, landing roles on Broadway, in films like All the President's Men and Star Trek, and on TV shows before his iconic role on 7th Heaven. In 2014, Collins' ex-wife, Faye Grant, released a recording of him confessing to sexually abusing minors, leading to public scrutiny and legal investigations. Despite admitting to his actions and apologizing to one victim, Collins faced no charges due to the statute of limitations. He settled his divorce with Grant in 2015 and is reportedly dating a younger woman named Jenny Nagel.