Mumbai, Jan. 13 -- As we look back on a moment that shook Hollywood, it's hard not to reflect on James Franco's appearance at the 2018 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. A night overshadowed by controversy, the event marked Franco's first public outing following a wave of sexual misconduct allegations. Accompanied by his girlfriend, Isabel Pakzad, the actor faced a media and industry storm.

The Disaster Artist star found himself at the eye of a tumultuous storm when five women accused him of sexually exploitative behavior. These allegations, juxtaposed against his SAG nomination for a leading role, painted a complex picture of a man caught between acclaim and scandal.

In a poignant turn, Franco's sister-in-law, Alison Brie, defended him ...