Anne Heche had interview tape dumped in NYC sewer after clash to protect Ellen DeGeneres romance: book
Anne Heche reportedly took extreme measures to protect her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres during a 1998 interview with 'Entertainment Tonight' producer Fran Weinstein. After denying rumors of a romance with Vince Vaughn, Heche allegedly demanded the interview tape be destroyed. According to Weinstein, Heche took the tape and later dumped it in a New York City sewer following a heated confrontation.
- ▪Anne Heche was interviewed by Fran Weinstein in 1998 for the remake of 'Psycho' co-starring Vince Vaughn.
- ▪Heche allegedly took and destroyed the interview tape to prevent rumors about a relationship with Vaughn from reaching Ellen DeGeneres.
- ▪Weinstein claims Heche removed the tape while she was lying down in her hotel room after a confrontation at the St. Regis hotel in New York City.
- ▪The incident occurred as Heche and DeGeneres' relationship was new and not yet publicly acknowledged.
- ▪Weinstein recounts that Heche chain-smoked and became increasingly agitated during the encounter, culminating in a shouting match.
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Celebrity News Anne Heche had interview tape dumped in NYC sewer after clash to protect Ellen DeGeneres romance: book By Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News Published May 5, 2026, 2:55 a.m. ET Originally Published by: ‘Saved by the Bell’ star got $12 check after fame, was ‘trapped’ as Screech before tragic death: co-star Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency as health issues force her to step back from stage performances Britney Spears pleads guilty to ‘wet reckless’ charge after DUI arrest Anne Heche didn’t just dodge rumors — after an alleged fiery faceoff with Fran Weinstein, she reportedly took matters into her own hands. The former “Entertainment Tonight” producer learned the hard way how the late actress would go to great lengths to protect her romance with Ellen DeGeneres.
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