Elizabeth Chambers and her costars from Freeform’s docusoap Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise frequently discussed Armie Hammer, her ex-husband and the father of her children, throughout the show, which premiered in April. The series follows a group of wealthy individuals living in the Cayman Islands, with Elizabeth serving as both a main cast member and a producer. Elizabeth shared her experience of moving to the island with Armie and their subsequent divorce, and she mentioned the phenomenon known as the Cayman Curse, where couples end up separating or divorcing after moving to the island together.
Armie was accused in 2021 of sending graphic text messages to women about his disturbing sexual fantasies, including rape and cannibalism, as well as sexual assault. Elizabeth expressed shock and devastation about the scandal and stated that she was learning and educating herself about the delicate matters involved. Despite the accusations and scandal surrounding Armie, he issued an apology to Elizabeth in February 2023 for his past infidelity. However, he has not addressed the reality series Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise, which prominently features Elizabeth discussing their relationship.
Elizabeth shared her struggles and pain over her public divorce from Armie on the show, calling it a painful period of time that shattered the life they had planned together. She expressed her readiness for a fresh start on the island and her excitement to move forward from the trauma of the past two years. Despite Elizabeth’s reluctance to speak about Armie, her costars openly discussed their opinions and perspectives on the situation, with one cast member questioning Elizabeth’s behavior in the aftermath of the divorce and scandal.
Accusations and rumors surrounding Elizabeth and Armie’s relationship were brought up on the show, with one cast member claiming that she was accused of being involved with Armie before his divorce. Elizabeth was accused of coordinating attacks against individuals who were allegedly involved with Armie, and there were alleged “receipts” shown on the show to support these claims. The first episode of the series ended with the cast reading an interview with Armie where he discussed his personal history of sexual abuse and issues in his personal life, alluding to a potential deeper story involving Elizabeth.
Despite the controversial and scandalous events surrounding Armie, Elizabeth refused to engage in the controversy when asked about her thoughts on the situation. She stated that only she knows the truth about her experiences with Armie and that she is not interested in playing any games or getting involved in the drama. Armie took accountability for his past mistakes and admitted to being selfish and treating people poorly, but he also clarified that he never engaged in non-consensual relationships. The show highlighted the complexities and challenges that Elizabeth faced following her divorce from Armie and the impact it had on her personal and professional life in the public eye.
