Former “Even Stevens” star Steven Anthony Lawrence made a major allegation about his time working at Universal Studios Hollywood.
In an Instagram post shared Saturday, the 35-year-old claimed he was fired from the theme park for “reporting a suspected pedophile.”
“I delayed posting this for about a month because I was hoping we could find some sort of amicable solution because I absolutely loved performing and dancing with all you amazing people,” Lawrence began his message.
“It is with a heavy heart I have to announce that my time with Universal Studios has ended because my Boss @vonblonde and her H.R. representative Julia.Mira@udx.com wants to retaliate for reporting a suspected pedophile around children,” he continued.
Lawrence added, “While I will truly miss my job I cannot be associated with an organization or people that don’t care about performer or guest safety while numerous people continue to get hurt.
At the end of his message, the former child actor declared, “With what I know, I WILL NEVER ALLOW MY KID TO GO TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD. Be safe everyone.”
Lawrence’s post featured a picture of his Universal Studios Hollywood badge propped up against a Toad hat from “Super Mario Bros.”
His former co-star Christy Carlson Romano showed support in the comments, writing, “Good for you Steven.”
The Post has reached out to Universal Studios Hollywood for comment.
A Universal spokesperson told TMZ, “We have investigated and reviewed the concerns brought forward by this former employee and they were found to be inaccurate and without merit. We take all employee concerns seriously and have established processes for raising any concerns without fear of retaliation.”
Lawrence played Bernard “Beans” Aranguren on all three seasons of Disney Channel’s “Even Stevens” from 2001 to 2003.
The show, which followed a family living in suburban Sacramento, Calif., also starred Romano, Shia LaBeouf, Nick Spano, Tom Virtue and Donna Pescow.
From March to July 2023, Lawrence, Romano and Spano co-hosted the “Even More Stevens Podcast” where they looked back on the beloved series. The podcast stopped running during the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Lawrence’s other TV credits include “That’s So Raven,” “Married…with Children,” “ER,” “Frasier,” “The Amanda Show,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Weeds.”
He also appeared in several movies including “The Cat in the Hat” (2003), “Cheaper by the Dozen” (2003), “Kicking & Screaming” (2005) and “Bratz” (2007).
