In the debut episode of ‘The Wicked Awesome Podcast,’ models and media personalities Claudia Jordan and Shanna Moakler shared disturbing accounts of their early encounters with action star Steven Seagal, alleging that he used sham auditions to proposition them for massages. Both women described similar experiences where Seagal, then in his forties, invited them to his home under the guise of film tryouts, only to isolate them and offer physical therapy that crossed professional boundaries.
Shanna Moakler, now 50, recounted an incident from 1993 when she was 18 years old. She claimed Seagal flew her from New York to Los Angeles, promising an audition, but instead focused on her back problems, suggesting acupuncture. Moakler said she was instructed to remove her top and lie on a bed, after which Seagal performed acupuncture and then massaged her while she remained topless. She realized there was no real audition when he presented an irrelevant script, leaving her to return home feeling violated and disgusted by the experience.
Claudia Jordan, 52, described a parallel scenario where Seagal invited her for a second audition after a legitimate first meeting. Upon arriving at his home in the evening, she found only Seagal and his assistant present. Jordan alleged that Seagal gave her an unsolicited house tour, locked her in a room, and began discussing tension in her neck, offering to massage it. She managed to extricate herself by feigning an excuse, but the encounter left her shaken and wary of such predatory behavior in the industry.
The podcast, released on January 21, 2026, served as a platform for Jordan and Moakler to voice their long-held grievances, emphasizing how Seagal exploited their aspirations as young women trying to break into Hollywood. Both expressed anger that someone in a position of power would manipulate their dreams for personal gratification, with Moakler explicitly calling out Seagal’s current appearance and karma, while Jordan highlighted the need for vigilance against such tactics.
These allegations are not isolated; Steven Seagal has faced multiple accusations of sexual misconduct over the years. Actresses including Jenny McCarthy, Julianna Margulies, Eva LaRue, and Portia de Rossi have previously come forward with similar stories of inappropriate advances during auditions. In some cases, such as with Rachel Grant, allegations involved more severe assaults, though Seagal has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has never been charged due to statutes of limitations.
As of the reports, representatives for Steven Seagal have not responded to requests for comment from news outlets like TMZ and the Daily Mail. His current whereabouts and activities, largely based in Russia where he gained citizenship in 2016, add a layer of complexity to any potential legal or professional repercussions. Seagal’s alignment with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his involvement in propaganda efforts have further distanced him from Hollywood’s mainstream.
The resurgence of these claims through Jordan and Moakler’s podcast underscores the lasting impact of the #MeToo movement, encouraging more individuals to speak out against historical abuses. It also reflects ongoing challenges in the entertainment industry, where power imbalances can enable predatory behavior, and victims often struggle to be heard until years later when platforms like podcasts provide new avenues for testimony.
Moving forward, these allegations may prompt further scrutiny of Seagal’s past conduct and influence how similar situations are handled in the future. For Jordan and Moakler, sharing their stories is a step toward healing and warning others, while for the industry, it reinforces the need for robust safeguards and accountability mechanisms to protect aspiring talents from exploitation.
