Patricia Tulasne's Courageous Testimony Against Gilbert Rozon in Civil Lawsuit
Patricia Tulasne, a French-Canadian actress, has come forward with a deeply emotional testimony in her civil lawsuit against Gilbert Rozon, the former founder of Just for Laughs. Tulasne, who has accused Rozon of sexual assault and rape, shared her painful experience during the ongoing civil trial, which has garnered widespread attention.
Her testimony, presented on the fourth day of the trial, was heart-wrenching. Tulasne, who once led the group "Les Courageuses" and had attempted an unsuccessful class-action lawsuit before the Supreme Court, fought back tears as she recounted the impact Rozon's actions had on her life. She described a once vibrant, ambitious woman who, after the assault, slowly began to fade away. "I had a happy life, ambition, and a strong personality," she recalled. But everything changed after the assault. "A year after the rape, I bought a house in Morin-Heights and buried myself there for four years," she said, adding that she stopped seeing people, halted her professional pursuits, and surrounded herself only with animals.
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Tulasne's encounter with Gilbert Rozon began in late summer 1994, after the final performance of the play Le dîner de cons . As was customary, the cast attended a small celebration at a restaurant, where Rozon was present. When the evening ended, Tulasne, without a car, asked if anyone could give her a ride home. Rozon offered to drive her.
As they arrived at her home, Rozon asked to come inside, which Tulasne declined, citing her need to walk her dog. However, Rozon insisted on accompanying her for the walk, and the two ended up strolling around the neighborhood for over an hour. When they returned to her home, Tulasne again declined his offer to enter. But as she opened the door to go inside, Rozon followed her in.
Once inside, Tulasne testified that Rozon physically pinned her against the wall, undid her dress, and sexually assaulted her. She described the terrifying moment when she saw his "crazy look" and feared for her safety. "I started to let him do it," she admitted, overwhelmed by fear. Afterward, Rozon left, reportedly saying, "You see, we came together."
The days following the assault were a blur for Tulasne. She struggled to recall the events but remembered seeing Rozon at a gallery opening weeks later, where he made an insincere apology, saying, "Sorry, I didn't have time to call you." Tulasne's response was blunt: "Don't call me."
Years later, Tulasne encountered Rozon again, this time at a Just for Laughs gala, where he insulted her appearance, calling her "a big pink prostitute" in reference to the pink outfit she was wearing. These interactions contributed to Tulasne's ongoing trauma, leading to severe depression, suicidal thoughts, and a drastic change in her life. "Today, I live alone, isolated, afraid of people, especially men," she shared.
Tulasne’s decision to pursue a civil lawsuit, seeking $1.6 million in damages, is part of her quest for justice. She emphasized that her goal was to make Rozon recognize the harm he caused, to apologize, and to hold him accountable for "stealing our lives."
In the courtroom, Tulasne’s courage in facing her abuser head-on serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of sexual violence, and her pursuit of justice resonates with others who have suffered in silence. This case, which includes several other women who have come forward with similar accusations, underscores the importance of standing up for truth and accountability, even in the face of immense personal pain.
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