In our calls that fall, Argento seemed aware that her reputation was too checkered, the environment in Italy too savage, for her to survive the process. “I don’t give a fuck about my reputation, I’ve already destroyed that myself over the years, as a result of many traumatic experiences, including this,” she told me. “It will definitely destroy my life, my career, everything.” I told her the choice was hers alone, but that I believed it would help the other women. As Argento grappled with the decision, her partner, the television personality and chef Anthony Bourdain, interceded repeatedly. He
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