Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp has sensationally accused Hollywood A-lister Kevin Spacey of inviting him to his Manhattan apartment when he was just 14 years old and making a 'drunken' sexual advance towards him.

Rapp, who is openly gay, made the allegations against Spacey in a story that was published by BuzzFeed News on Sunday, and hours later Spacey issued a statement via his Twitter account.

Spacey is accused of 'laying down on top' of Mr Rapp at a 1986 party when the Star Trek actor was 14 and said: 'He picked me up like a groom picks up the bride over the threshold. I was aware that he was trying to get with me sexually.'

The Oscar winner has apologized for 'what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior', although he said he didn't remember it.

The House of Cards star also revealed that he has had relationships with men and women throughout his life, but now chooses 'to live as a gay man'.

Actress Rose McGowan, who has accused Harvey Weinsten of raping her, has led a backlash with many accusing him of coming out to divert attention from making a sexual pass at then child star Mr Rapp.

MailOnline can also reveal the Oscar-winning star was accused of assaulting the loved-one of a TV journalist two weeks ago as Spacey suggested there could be more ‘stories’ about him to emerge.

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Star Trek: Discovery actor Anthony Rapp (left) is accusing Hollywood A-lister Kevin Spacey (right) of making a sexual advance toward him when he was aged 14. Rapp told to BuzzFeed News that he met Spacey in 1986 while they both appeared in different Broadway shows

Spacey, who was aged 26 at the time, allegedly invited Rapp to his apartment for a party in 1986. Rapp said that he went to watch TV in Spacey's bedroom until after midnight because he became bored. Spacey is pictured above in 1986 in Heartburn

Rapp (above being held by Ed Harris in Precious Sons in 1986) told BuzzFeed News that Spacey then 'picked me up like a groom picks up the bride over the threshold. But I don't, like, squirm away initially, because I'm like, 'What's going on?' And then he lays down on top of me.'

Spacey issued a statement (above) via his Twitter account after Rapp's claims were made public. The 58-year-old actor said he doesn't remember the encounter and apologized. He also said he chooses now to 'live as a gay man.'

He told BuzzFeed News that Spacey then picked me up. But I don't, like, squirm away initially, because I'm like, 'What's going on?' And then he lays down on top of me.'

'He was trying to seduce me,' he added.

Gay Times editor slams Spacey's decision to come out in apology to child star The editor of Gay Times magazine has criticised Kevin Spacey's 'highly problematic' decision to open up about his sexuality after he was accused of historical harassment. The House Of Cards star and former artistic director of London's Old Vic announced that he is living 'as a gay man' after actor Anthony Rapp accused the 58-year-old of an incident in 1986. Spacey said he does not remember the alleged incident, claimed to have taken place when Rapp was 14 and Spacey was 26, 'but if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behaviour'. Josh Rivers, the newly-appointed editor of Gay Times, told the Press Association: 'It would make more sense for him to come out as an alcoholic than to conflate his sexuality with his alleged behaviour.' 'Kevin Spacey choosing this moment to declare his sexuality, as if it has anything to do with his alleged behaviour, is highly problematic.' He added: 'This conflation is precisely the type of manipulation to which our community has become acutely attuned, and we won't stand for it. 'Society has come a long way, but we are still fighting for the rights and visibility of many in our community ... Kevin has done us all a disservice.' Advertisement

Rapp alleged that Spacey, who is now a two-time Academy Award winner, was 'was, like, pressing into' him and 'tightening his arms.'

'It was a frozen moment,' Rapp told BuzzFeed News. 'In terms of fight or flight or freeze, I tend to freeze.'

Rapp said he was able to 'wriggle' away after some time and went into the bathroom where he shut the door.

'I was like, 'What is happening?'' he told BuzzFeed News. 'I saw on the counter next to the sink a picture of him having his arm around a man.

'So I think on some level I was like, 'Oh. He's gay. I guess.' Then I opened the door, and I was like, 'OK, I'm going to go home now.' He followed me to the front door of the apartment, and as I opened the door to leave, he was leaning on the front door[frame]. And he was like, 'Are you sure you wanna go?' I said, 'Yes, good night,' and then I did leave.'

Rapp, who was most famously part of the original cast of the musical Rent, said he feels lucky nothing more happened during that night.

He said he thought about reaching out to Spacey, 58, following the alleged incident, but ultimately decided against it.

Spacey said he has 'a lot of respect' for Rapp in the statement he issued regarding the alleged incident.

'I have a lot of respect and admiration for Anthony Rapp as an actor,' Spacey wrote. 'I'm beyond horrified to hear this story. I honestly do not remember the encounter, it would have been over 30 years ago.

'But if I did behave then as he describes, I owe him the sincerest apology for what would have been deeply inappropriate drunken behavior, and I am sorry for the feelings he describes having carried with him all these years.

'This story has encouraged me to address other things about my life. I know that there are stories out there about me and that some have been fueled by the fact that I have been so protective of my privacy.

Rapp (pictured in a scene from Star Trek: Discovery) said that he was able to get away after some time and went into the bathroom where he shut the door. Moments later, he opened the door and told Spacey he was leaving. Rapp said that he decided to come forward following the harassment and misconduct claims against Harvey Weinstein and others in the industry

In 1986, Rapp (bottom left in left) was starring in Precious Sons and Spacey (bottom left in right) was in Long Day's Journey Into Night

Zach Galligan and Kevin Spacey pictured in New York in 1988

Rapp (left), who is now aged 46, said that he thought about reaching out to Spacey, 58, following the alleged incident, but ultimately decided against it

After BuzzFeed News published the story, Rapp tweeted the above statements late Sunday night. He has not commented yet about Spacey's statement

'As those closest to me know, in my life I have had relationships with both men and women.

'I have loved and had romantic encounters with men throughout my life, and I choose now to live as a gay man. I want to deal with this honestly and openly and that starts with examining my own behavior.'

Rapp, who is now 46 years old, said he decided to come forward following the dozens of sexual harassment and misconduct claims against Harvey Weinstein and others in the industry.

'Not to simply air a grievance, but to try to shine another light on the decades of behavior that have been allowed to continue because many people, including myself, being silent… I'm feeling really awake to the moment that we're living in, and I'm hopeful that this can make a difference,' Rapp told BuzzFeed News.

Rapp has not commented on Spacey's statement. But some Twitter users have accused Spacey of coming out as gay to excuse the alleged incident and change the focus.

Some Twitter users have accused Spacey of coming out as gay to excuse the alleged incident and change the focus

Author and journalist Dan Savage tweeted: 'Nope to Kevin Spacey's statement. Nope. There's no amount of drunk or closeted that excuses or explains away assaulting a 14-year-old child'

'Feels kinda gross that you're turning a story that should be about the victim (s)...into a story about you? Congrats on coming out, I guess?' Twitter user @jordandiamonds wrote in response to Spacey's tweet

Actress Rose McGowan chimed in and tweeted: 'Bye bye, Spacey goodbye, it's your turn to cry, that's why we've gotta say goodbye. #ROSEARMY'

Actor and comedian Billy Eichner tweeted: 'That Kevin Spacey statement. Nope. Absolutely not. Nope'

B Kevin Spacey is pictured onstage to present the Britannia Award for Excellence in Television presented at the 2017 awards by BAFTA Los Angeles

Twitter user @sociallySherri wrote: 'Is Kevin Spacey trying to change the focus from the sexual assault of a 14 yr old to his own sexuality? The assault is what matters.'

'Feels kinda gross that you're turning a story that should be about the victim (s)...into a story about you? Congrats on coming out, I guess?' Twitter user @jordandiamonds wrote in response to Spacey's tweet.

Author and journalist Dan Savage tweeted: 'Nope to Kevin Spacey's statement. Nope. There's no amount of drunk or closeted that excuses or explains away assaulting a 14-year-old child.'

Actor and comedian Billy Eichner tweeted: 'That Kevin Spacey statement. Nope. Absolutely not. Nope.'

Actress Rose McGowan chimed in and tweeted: 'Bye bye, Spacey goodbye, it's your turn to cry, that's why we've gotta say goodbye. #ROSEARMY'

Also on Sunday, McGowan claimed that Weinstein recently offered her $1million in hush money to keep silent about her sexual assault allegations.

McGowan, 44, who was allegedly raped by Weinstein at the Sundance Film Festival in 1997, said that someone close to the scandal-hit producer had made the offer in exchange for her signing a nondisclosure agreement.

The Charmed actress, who starred in the Weinstein Company's movie Scream, says she countered with her own offer of $6 million.

'I had all these people I'm paying telling me to take it so that I could fund my art,' said McGowan.

But she said she began to have second thoughts about the agreement and eventually withdrew her counteroffer.

'I figured I could probably have gotten him up to three. But I was like — ew, gross, you're disgusting, I don't want your money, that would make me feel disgusting,' said McGowan.

Over 60 women have come forward to claim sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey.

Revealed: Kevin Spacey is named as the Hollywood star accused of assaulting TV news anchor's loved one - as he admits there are more 'stories' about him

The Oscar-winning star accused of assaulting the loved-one of a TV journalist two weeks ago can today be named as Kevin Spacey who has suggested there could be more ‘stories’ about him to emerge.

Former US news anchor Heather Unruh said the Harvey Weinstein scandal had given her the courage to accuse the House of Cards star, 58, of attacking someone close to her.

Ms Unruh made her damaging claims more than two weeks before Star Trek actor Anthony Rapp got an apology after he said the actor tried to seduce him when he was just 14.

She tweeted a picture of Spacey on October 13 with the message: 'The #weinsteinscandal has emboldened me … I was a Kevin Spacey fan until he assaulted a loved one. Time the dominoes fell'.

Ms Unruh has declined to give any more details about the alleged incident only adding: 'My intent was to encourage a badly needed investigation and conversation' and used the hashtag #It'sNotOk.

MailOnline can also reveal that a friend of a man who worked with Spacey at the Old Vic in London claims he was 'groped' by Spacey and the actor had a reputation as 'one to avoid' at the theatre.

Former US news anchor Heather Unruh said the Weinstein scandal had given her the courage to accuse Kevin Spacey, 58, of attacking a loved one

Others have today claimed that Spacey acted inappropriately while working at the Old Vic in London

The identity of the Hollywood star Ms Unruh had accused online was not reported until Mr Rapp's own allegations emerged overnight.

Former US news anchor Heather Unruh said the Harvey Weinstein scandal had given her the courage to accuse Spacey

Spacey's reputation has been badly damaged over Mr Rapp's claims from 1986 and the actor has also come under fire for using a rambling statement to apologise to him and also announce he is gay.

He tweeted an apology after the actor said Spacey, then aged 26, placed him on a bed and climbed on top of him following a party at his apartment.

He also appeared to hint that more people may accuse him of impropriety, saying he was 'examining his behaviour' and there 'there are stories out there about me'.

Several people now claim to know people who have been treated inappropriately by Spacey, including while he was artistic director of London's Old Vic theatre.

Nadine West‏ tweeted: 'KS [Kevin Spacey] groped my young male friend when they were both working at the Old Vic. Was apparently always known as one to avoid. Sadly unsurprised'.

Jennie Rigg-ormortis‏ replied and said: 'Have heard similar from more than one source. Hope more people come forward, but understand if they feel they can't'.

Spacey was presented with an honorary knighthood by His Royal Highness Prince Charles in June last year.