What Mel Gibson Has Actually Said About The Passion of the Christ

Despite dramatic posts online, there is no confirmed evidence that Mel Gibson recently made a “shocking secret confession” about the film that changes its history.

What is documented is that, over the years, he has openly talked about:

1. Enormous Pressure During Production

Gibson has repeatedly said the movie faced:

• Strong criticism before release

• Opposition from some religious and political groups

• Accusations of being too violent or controversial

Many studios refused to fund it, so he financed it himself.

 2. Financial and Career Risk

He invested around $30 million of his own money, risking his career if it failed. At the time, many believed it would flop.

 3. Personal and Spiritual Struggles

In past interviews, Gibson has admitted he was dealing with:

• Personal problems

• Emotional stress

• Spiritual conflicts

during and after making the film.

 4. Controversy After Release

After the movie became a massive hit, it also sparked debates about:

• Religious representation

• Violence

• Antisemitism accusations

These controversies followed him for years.