Close X
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
ADVT 
Hollywood

Hollywood Actresses Slam Harvey Weinstein Over Sexual Harassment Claims

Darpan News Desk IANS, 10 Oct, 2017 02:30 PM
  • Hollywood Actresses Slam Harvey Weinstein Over Sexual Harassment Claims
Hollywood actresses like Meryl Streep, Judi Dench, Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Winslet, among others, have condemned producer Harvey Weinstein amid a growing number of sexual harassment allegations against him. However, besides George Clooney, other actors have not opened up on the case yet.
 
Weinstein, who has been fired from The Weinstein Company, has been accused by multiple women of sexually harassing them over a period of nearly three decades. He reportedly invited women to hotel rooms for business reasons and then greeted them nude or asked them to massage him or watch him shower.
 
Filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, David O Russell and Michael Moore have refused to comment on the issue, reports theguardian.com.
 
"I was deeply disturbed to hear the news about Harvey Weinstein's behaviour. I worked with Harvey five years ago and I did not experience any form of harassment personally, nor did I know about any of these allegations. This kind of abuse is inexcusable and absolutely upsetting," Lawrence said.
 
 
Streep said that "the disgraceful news about Harvey Weinstein has appalled" all the people who have worked with him.
 
She added: "The intrepid women who raised their voices to expose this abuse are our heroes. One thing can be clarified. Not everybody knew. Harvey supported the work fiercely, was exasperating but respectful with me in our working relationship, and with many others with whom he worked professionally." 
 
Dench said that like others in the industry, she too was "completely unaware of these offences which are, of course, horrifying".
 
"I offer my sympathy to those who have suffered, and wholehearted support to those who have spoken out," she said.
 
Winslet called all the women who have accused Weinstein "brave" and said: "The way Harvey Weinstein has treated these vulnerable, talented young women is not the way women should ever deem to be acceptable or commonplace in any workplace."
 
 
Actor-filmmaker George Clooney didn't slam Weinstein, but called the allegations "indefensible". 
 
"That's the only word you can start with. Harvey's admitted to it, and it's indefensible. I've known Harvey for 20 years. He gave me my first big break as an actor in films in ‘From Dusk Till Dawn', he gave me my first big break as a director with ‘Confessions of a Dangerous Mind'. 
 
"We've had dinners, we've been on location together, we've had arguments. But I can tell you that I've never seen any of this behaviour -- ever."

MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

Kim Kardashian 'Mom-Shamed' For Putting Son In Forward-Facing Car Seat

Kim Kardashian 'Mom-Shamed' For Putting Son In Forward-Facing Car Seat
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has faced flak after posting an image showing her 18-month-old son Saint West in a front-facing car seat.

Kim Kardashian 'Mom-Shamed' For Putting Son In Forward-Facing Car Seat

Brad Pitt Dating Sienna Miller?

Actor Brad Pitt is reportedly dating actress Sienna Miller, marking his first romance since splitting with Angelina Jolie.

Brad Pitt Dating Sienna Miller?

Aamir Khan's Piercings For 'THUGS OF HINDOSTAN' Make Him Scream In Pain, Here's Why

Aamir Khan's Piercings For 'THUGS OF HINDOSTAN' Make Him Scream In Pain, Here's Why
Aamir Khan who is well known to fall into the skin of his character has undergone some painful measures for his upcoming flick. The actor underwent permanent nose and ear piercing for his role in Thugs of Hindostan.

Aamir Khan's Piercings For 'THUGS OF HINDOSTAN' Make Him Scream In Pain, Here's Why

WATCH: 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' Trailer Is Daring And Bold

WATCH: 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' Trailer Is Daring And Bold
The much-awaited trailer of the controversial 'lady-oriented' movie 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' is out.

WATCH: 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' Trailer Is Daring And Bold

2017 BET Awards: Beyonce Bags Five Trophies

2017 BET Awards: Beyonce Bags Five Trophies
Beyonce turned out to be the biggest winner at 2017 BET awards which were handed out at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

2017 BET Awards: Beyonce Bags Five Trophies

Clooney Twins Are Perfect Mix Of Both George And Amal

Clooney Twins Are Perfect Mix Of Both George And Amal
Hollywood star George Clooney and wife Amal Clooney's twins are perfect mix of both the parents, says the actor's good friend and business partner Rande Gerber.

Clooney Twins Are Perfect Mix Of Both George And Amal