Marie Nasemann Addresses Personal Experiences With Sexual Violence and Calls for Systemic Change

The actress and model highlights her fears, critiques the politicization of violence, and advocates for expanded mental health resources.

Marie Nasemann, a German actress and model, shared on Instagram that she has experienced seven sexual assaults, all perpetrated by white men, and expressed her fear of violent men regardless of race or nationality.
Nasemann criticized the reduction of violence to issues of race or migration, emphasizing that violent men exist across all demographics and that the core issue is male violence.
She highlighted the prevalence of gender-based violence in Germany, noting that women are often harmed by their partners or ex-partners, regardless of cultural background.
Nasemann called for systemic solutions, including increased availability of therapy and mental health services, to address the root causes of violent behavior.
Her post resonated widely, receiving significant support online, and aligning with broader critiques of political responses to recent violent incidents in Germany.