"Steve Martin's Response to Miriam Margolyes' Accusation of 'Horrid' Behavior on Set"

Steve Martin has responded to Miriam Margolyes' claims in her memoir that he hit her during the filming of a scene in "Little Shop of Horrors." Martin stated that he remembers their time on set differently and took extreme caution during the scene, with no physical contact between them. Director Frank Oz also supported Martin's account, stating that he has always been professional and respectful. Margolyes claimed in her memoir that Martin repeatedly hit, slapped, and knocked her down, describing him as brilliant but horrid.