Anne Heche had interview tape dumped in NYC sewer after clash to protect Ellen DeGeneres romance: book
Anne Heche allegedly clashed with former 'Entertainment Tonight' producer Fran Weinstein during a 1998 interview to protect her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, according to Weinstein's memoir 'Tortured Soles'. Weinstein claims Heche objected to questions about a rumored romance with Vince Vaughn during the filming of 'Psycho'. Heche's manager has denied the allegations.
- ▪Fran Weinstein claims Anne Heche demanded she not report on a rumored romance with Vince Vaughn during a 1998 interview.
- ▪Weinstein alleges Heche later had the interview tape dumped in a New York City sewer to prevent its release.
- ▪Anne Heche was in a new relationship with Ellen DeGeneres at the time, which she reportedly wanted to protect from rumors.
- ▪Heche's manager has denied the claims made in Weinstein's memoir.
- ▪The incident is detailed in Weinstein's book 'Tortured Soles,' which recounts her experiences covering Hollywood figures.
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Books Anne Heche had interview tape dumped in NYC sewer after clash to protect Ellen DeGeneres romance: book Former 'Entertainment Tonight' producer Fran Weinstein details the alleged 1998 confrontation in her new memoir 'Tortured Soles' By Stephanie Nolasco Fox News Published May 4, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video TV producer details alleged fight over Anne Heche interview in new book Fran Weinstein, a retired "Entertainment Tonight" producer and author of "Tortured Soles," describes an interview gone wrong with the late Emmy winner. Heche’s manager has denied Weinstein’s claims.
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