Emma Watson says she’s ‘awestruck by the bravery’ of Harvey Weinstein’s sex abuse accusers
EMMA Watson says she supports the Hollywood stars who have accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment.
The Harry Potter actor spoke out after Weinstein became embroiled in a series of allegations that he sexually harassed female employees and movie stars over decades as one of Hollywood’s most powerful men.
Posting to Twitter, the 27-year-old wrote: "I stand with all the women who have been sexually harassed, and am awestruck by their bravery.
"This mistreatment of women has to stop."
The producer worked with Watson in 2011 when she starred in his film My Week With Marilyn.
In 2011, when she was 19, the pair were pictured leaving a dinner after the BAFTAs award ceremony. Weinstein is seen holding both of Watson's arms from behind.
Watson is a passionate campaigner for women's rights and became a Women Goodwill Ambassador for the UN in 2014.
Last night Gwyneth Paltrow was joined by Angelina Jolie in both claiming Harvey Weinstein targeted them — as the floodgates roared open on the disgraced producer.
The superstars came forward as the Oscar-winning producer, 65, was also accused of raping three women in explosive new allegations which rocked Hollywood.
Weinstein's British wife Georgina Chapman said she was leaving him last night as the new allegations mounted.
The producer, not charged with criminal offences despite a police investigation into his conduct two years ago, yesterday denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.
Angelina, 42, said she had a “bad experience” with the producer while at a junket for his film Playing by Heart in 1998. He was said to have made an “unwanted advance” and Angelina never worked with him again.
Yesterday it was reported that designer Donna Karan suggested the alleged victims of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein were "asking for it".
Mr Weinstein has become embroiled in a series of allegations that he sexually harassed female employees and movie stars over decades as one of Hollywood’s most powerful men.
The DKNY creator, 69, said: "I think we have to look at ourselves. Obviously, the treatment of women all over the world is something that has always had to be identified.
"Certainly in the country of Haiti where I work, in Africa, in the developing world, it's been a hard time for women.
"To see it here in our own country is very difficult, but I also think how do we display ourselves.
"How do we present ourselves as women? What are we asking?
"Are we asking for it by presenting all the sensuality and all the sexuality?
"And what are we throwing out to our children today about how to dance and how to perform and what to wear? How much should they show?"
She also described Weinstein and his wife Georgina Chapman as "wonderful people" and, when asked about this type of behaviour in Hollywood, she said: "I don't think it's only Harvey Weinstein."
Actress Rose McGowan, who has spoken openly of the abuse she's experienced in Hollywood, said: "Donna Karan you are a DEPLORABLE."
She added: "Aiding and abetting is a moral crime. You are scum in a fancy dress."
Karan's comments are a stark contrast to other A-list stars who have blasted the movie mogul, such as Jennifer Lawrence, Dame Judi Dench and Meryl Streep.
The 65-year-old was fired Sunday by the Weinstein Co., the studio he co-founded, three days after a bombshell New York Times expose alleged decades of crude sexual behaviour on his part toward female employees and actresses, including Ashley Judd.
The Times said at least eight settlements had been reached with women.
Weinstein: What we know so far
Here is the latest on the allegations against the Hollywood mega mogul.
- On October 5th, The New York Times publishes an article about Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct revealing settlements with at least eight women.
- The movie mogul then issues a statement admitting he has "caused a lot of pain" apologising for his actions.
- He's fired by the board of the Hollywood business he launched - The Weinstein Company - with "immediate effect."
- His growing list of accusers include Angelina Jolie, Asia Argento , Gwyneth Paltrow, Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd.
- The New Yorker claims three women have accused him of rape, allegations he “unequivocally denies”.
- British wife Georgina Chapman announces she is leaving him saying: "My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain."
- Weinstein reportedly heads for treatment for sex addiction and behavioural issues at a European clinic.
- The Oscar winner's film credits include Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting and Django Unchained, Gangs of New York and Shakespeare in Love.
Condemnations of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein continue to mount, with Jennifer Lawrence joining the chorus of A-list actors criticising the movie mogul over allegations he sexually harassed women for decades.
The allegations could prove to be a moment of reckoning for Hollywood, which is facing increased scrutiny over the fair treatment of women in the industry.
Lawrence, who won an Oscar in 2012 for the Weinstein-produced Silver Linings Playbook, says she was never harassed by the mogul.
Among those weighing in were his longtime allies and beneficiaries Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, Kevin Smith and Judi Dench.
They spoke up with a combination of disgust over his alleged behavior and remorse or defensiveness over their own business entanglements with him.
Even the actors' labor union SAG-AFTRA joined the chorus in condemning the disgraced movie mogul, calling reports of his alleged conduct "abhorrent and unacceptable."
Director Kevin Smith, whose movies "Clerks" and "Chasing Amy" were produced by Weinstein, noted on Twitter that the producer financed the first 14 years of his career.
"Now I know while I was profiting, others were in terrible pain," Smith wrote. "It makes me feel ashamed."
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