Bam Margera would not be gracing the “Jackass” carpets.
The stuntman would be unavoidably absent at the big event when the movie drops next month. Even though he returned to the franchise after his major fallout and legal ordeals with the director, Jeff Tremaine, and his fellow actor, Johnny Knoxville, it seems that old wounds are yet to be completely healed.
Bam Margera’s being a no-show at the movie premiere does not indicate his support for the franchise. He previously agreed to have footage of some of his exclusive stunts featured in the upcoming movie.
Surprisingly, the stuntman received an invitation to the Hollywood premiere of “Jackass: Best and Last” but has reportedly RSVP’d that he will not attend.
Margera got the ticket to the big event for the final “Jackass” movie, which would hit the theatres next month. Although others are counting down the days until the star-studded event, the actor will not be present due to a prior engagement.
Sources tell TMZ that, in addition to his other plans, he is not quite ready for a heavily publicized reunion after a bitter fallout with the cast, specifically Knoxville and Tremaine. Notwithstanding, Margera is rooting for the film to be a huge success like the others have been.
Margera was fired from the last film for allegedly breaking his contract with the franchise. He reportedly did not stick to the terms that stipulated he had to remain sober following his struggles with substance abuse and addiction.
This firing was the tip of the iceberg for a bitter fallout, public callouts, and legal scruffles with the “Jackass” crew and Paramount.
The Actor Still Supports The Franchise Despite Messy Fallout
The stuntman sued Paramount, Knoxville, and Tremaine over wrongful termination in 2022. This became heated online, as Margera called out his fellow actor on social media and even challenged him to a bare-knuckle fight in 2024.
The legal war apparently became water under the bridge after they settled the case and he returned to be part of “Best and Last.”
The professional skateboarder also made a deal earlier this year that allowed producers to use previously unseen footage of him in the upcoming movie, along with some newly shot stunts.
Margera might not be present at the premiere, but he would have some sort of representatives, according to insiders.
His parents, April and Phil, who are huge fans of the franchise, would be at the Hollywood premiere of the final film next month, even though their son would not be there.
Recovery Was Top Of The List For The Stuntman
Margera’s struggles with substance abuse and addiction are no secret, as he has faced multiple arrests for public intoxication and physical altercation.
He was jailed in Pennsylvania in September 2024 for violating his probation following a September 16 arrest for suspicion of DUI.
The actor was released on September 25, 2024, after agreeing to enter a treatment facility. The Blast reported that he agreed to undergo a short-term program at the Recovery Centers of America for Inpatient Treatment.
According to his attorney, Margera had stayed on the right track for over a year and passed all his drug screenings at the time. Because he went directly from jail to the recovery center, it helped expedite the closure of his probation case.
Before the pro-skateboarder decided to turn his life around, he almost lost the use of his legs due to drug abuse, which would have been fatal considering his career.
The ‘Jackass’ Star Opened Up About His Struggles
As reported by The Blast, Margera recalled a dark period in his life when he almost lost the most valuable part of his body because of his bad habits.
He shared his story at an event for the “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4” video game, revealing that he had also lost passion for the physical activity he had previously loved most.
The actor shared that, at that time, he felt so lost and out of touch with skating for about a decade, until he took time to reflect on his major sources of happiness.
After deep thought, Margera realized that skateboarding was at the top of the list and ultimately decided to pick himself back up.
“You know, in 2013, the doctor said they were dry-rotted rubber bands from alcohol abuse, so I kind of lost hope. But now they are back to 100percent. I’m skating again,” the stuntman previously said of his legs.
With the help of his wire, Dannii Marie, he was able to regain his physical health, work on his sobriety, and return to the skating rink.
Bam Margera Had Years Long Legal Battle With Ex-Wife
The stunt expert was involved in a legal feud with his ex-wife, Nikki Boyd, over child support fees for their son, Phoenix.
Boyd had primary custody of Phoenix since the couple split and requested that the court order her ex to pay $15,000 in child support monthly.
She claimed that her request stemmed from her financial struggles in addition to alleging that Margera did not cover their son’s health insurance, housing, child care, or education.
Boyd also claimed that her ex-husband, as a prominent media figure, could afford to shoulder the financial burden of Phoenix’s needs.
After dueling for years in court, the former lovers reached an agreement for the former MTV star to pay $2,500 per month in child support fees.
The Blast reported that Boyd, however, remained the provider for Phoenix’s health insurance coverage. Margera and Boyd were married for almost ten years, and she filed for full custody of their son after they pulled the plug on their union in 2021.
