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Collien Fernandes’ allegations against her ex-husband Christian Ulmen also shed new light on their work together on the series “Jerks”. Numerous actors and actresses appeared together in front of the camera over five seasons. Now there are the first statements from the cast: Pheline Roggan and Emily Cox have clearly positioned themselves via Instagram – and are publicly siding with Fernandes. One person has remained silent so far: Fahri Yardım, who played a central role in “Jerks” as Ulmen’s close series partner for years and also had advertising deals with him.
Clear words from Roggan and Cox
Pheline Roggan, who played Yardım’s character’s partner in the series, addressed Fernandes directly in an Instagram comment: “Dear Collien, I’m so incredibly sorry for what was done to you! And I admire you for having the courage and strength to go public with it so that the shame can finally change sides.”
The last sentence is a clear allusion to the case of Gisèle Pelicot, whose statement “Shame must change sides” became an international symbol in the fight against sexual violence. Shortly afterwards, Emily Cox also spoke up. She played Christian Ulmen’s girlfriend in “Jerks”. In her Instagram story, the actress wrote: “Dear Collien, I admire your courage, your clarity, your strength – I admire you. I hug you! Emily.”
Why is Fahri Yardım silent?
A statement from Fahri Yardım has not yet been made. There could be several reasons why he has not yet commented. He may be considering the legal sensitivity of the case or the personal proximity to both sides. Or he has simply decided that he does not want to take a public position at the moment. Under his last Instagram post from mid-February, there are still more questions and comments pointing the gun at him. For example, it reads: “You can do the whole world a favor and be the first man to take a stand against his homie and his violence. When to take a stand?”
Current developments show how great the pressure is on those involved to take a stand – especially if they have been part of a project for years that is so closely linked to the people involved. The presumption of innocence still applies to Christian Ulmen.
