Scarlett Pavlovich, a former babysitter for Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer, is among the many women who have levied s*xual a**ault allegations against author Neil Gaiman.

Amanda Palmer is “profoundly disturbed” by the sexual-assault and abuse allegations against her estranged husband, Neil Gaiman, but “she has no comment” on them, a representative said. As multiple women accused Gaiman of assault and abuse in New York ’s latest cover story,

In a podcast last summer, two women accused Neil Gaiman, the popular and influential comic book author and fantasy novelist, of sexual assault. Since then, others have stepped forward with similar allegations.

More women have come forward to accuse the author of assault, abuse, and retaliation in a report that also sheds light on his ex-wife's involvement.

Palmer has faced criticism for allegedly enabling Gaiman's behavior, with online commentators accusing her of facilitating relationships between the author and vulnerable women. Critics highlight her lack of intervention and suggest complicity in the misconduct. Palmer has not issued any public response to these claims.

Neil Gaiman is facing new allegations of rape and sexual assault, including several claims brought by a former babysitter.

Neil and Amanda first met in 2008 at a pivotal time in both of their lives. Amanda was 32 at the time, and Neil, 47, was going through a divorce.

The Sandman author Neil Gaiman's former wife, Amanda Palmer, has made a statement regarding the allegations of sexual assault made against the writer. A report by New York Magazine included accounts from multiple women who accuse Gaiman of inappropriate and abusive behaviour.

Amanda Palmer, the American singer, songwriter, and performance artist best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls, was married to acclaimed British author Neil Gaiman for 11 years before their divorce was finalised in 2022.