Thora Birch, the former child star known for her role in “Hocus Pocus,” publicly defended her husband, Michael Benton Adler, during a tense confrontation with a professional autograph seeker in Los Angeles. The incident unfolded outside the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, following their attendance at the BAFTA Tea Party on January 10.
As Birch and Adler exited the hotel, they were approached by the unnamed autograph seeker, leading to a heated exchange captured on video by TMZ. Birch, visibly upset, confronted the man after he allegedly insulted her husband. “Did you just call him trash?!” she exclaimed, questioning his judgment.
According to Adler, the situation escalated when the autograph seeker physically approached him after reportedly bothering Birch throughout the weekend. Amid the commotion, a crowd began to gather as Adler urged onlookers to help remove the aggressive man.
The autograph seeker accused Adler of damaging his property—specifically, a photo of Birch that he intended to have signed for resale. “That’s my property,” he shouted, demanding compensation for the alleged damage. In the end, the couple managed to walk away from the confrontation without harm.
This incident underscores the challenges public figures face when dealing with aggressive autograph seekers, emphasizing the need for respect and boundaries in such interactions. Birch’s defense of her husband highlights the strong bond they share, showcasing her willingness to stand up for her family’s dignity in the face of unwarranted confrontation.