Hackers took over LeslieJones.com Wednesday morning and posted several pieces of private information and personal photos, including nudes.
Leslie Jones’ nudes, her photo identification, passport, and other photos took over her official website this morning due to the work of hackers, but administrators for the website took it back over shortly after noon Eastern time. As of this writing, the site has up an empty WordPress blog.
It remains unclear how the hackers came upon Leslie Jones’ nudes and her other information (was it hiding on her server)? Regardless, the release of information is a gross invasion of privacy.
Jones has yet to issue a statement about the hack. She’s been very active on Twitter and Snapchat over the past few weeks as she’s shared her (hilarious) thoughts on the Olympics.
Her Snapchats regarding the Olympics were so popular, that NBC invited her down to Rio to help them cover the games.
Her Twitter mentions have been filled with support since the hack occurred this morning:
The attacks on @Lesdoggg hurt me on a deep level. America's hatred of black women is so apparent. Sending her love and light.
— olamide (@olacakes) August 24, 2016
The attacks on @Lesdoggg are disgusting and an act of terror. We can't stand for this as a society. Where is the justice?
— Catherine J (@vancitycate) August 24, 2016
@Lesdoggg you really don't deserve all this shit you're getting!! you're great. stay strong xx
— leslie (@crypticalien) August 24, 2016
The actress has been the victim of online abuse over the past few months. Most of the hate has been fueled by Ghostbusters naysayers, who seemingly didn’t approve of the property being rebooted with women. Jones fought back, calling many of them out before taking a short break from Twitter.
She’ll return to Saturday Night Live for season 42, which is expected to premiere October 1 on NBC.
Stay strong, Leslie.
Update: Ghostbusters director Paul Feig tweeted the following:
What's happening to @Lesdoggg is an absolute outrage. Alt right, haters, trolls, "comedians," whoever the fuck you all are, you're just sad.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) August 24, 2016