Harvey Weinstein’s Bafta membership suspended over ‘completely unacceptable’ sexual assault allegations
BAFTA has suspended Harvey Weinstein's membership following the sexual harassment allegations made against him by a string of women.
In the past 24 hours multiple women - including Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Patrow - have made accusations against the Hollywood producer.
A statement posted on the official BAFTA website today reads: ";In light of recent very serious allegations, Bafta has informed Harvey Weinstein that his membership has been suspended, effective immediately.
"Whilst Bafta has previously been a beneficiary of Mr Weinstein's support for its charitable work, it considers the reported alleged behaviour completely unacceptable and incompatible with Bafta's values. "This has led to Mr Weinstein's suspension, and it will be followed by a formal process as laid out in Bafta's constitution.
"We hope this announcement sends a clear message that such behaviour has absolutely no place in our industry.
"Bafta will continue to work with the film, games and television industries to improve access to rewarding and fulfilling careers in safe, professional working environments."
It comes just hours after Hollywood star Ewan McGregor slammed Weinstein, 64, saying he heard "rumours" about the movie mogul's behaviour over many years.
McGregor, the star of the Trainspotting films, said Weinsten was getting his "just deserts" and added: "Bye bully."
The Oscar-winning producer, 65, has also accused of raping three women in explosive new allegations which rocked Hollywood.
Today McGregor tweeted: "Weinstein. It's about time this came to light and he is getting is just deserts. Heard rumours over the years but this is awful. Bye Bully!"
Weinstein's British wife Georgina Chapman also said she was leaving him last night as the new allegations mounted.
Today Weinstein said he supported her decision, adding he encouraged her to do what her heart told her.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie are among the raft of new accusers to go public in the past 24 hours.
Jolie said she had a “bad experience” with him 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.
She said: "This behaviour towards women in any field, any country, is unacceptable."
The actresses’ claims, in the , emerged as magazine published the results of a ten-month exposé on Weinstein - fired from his own company on Sunday over spiralling accusations of inappropriate behaviour to women over three decades.
Meanwhile, Emma Watson also says she supports the Hollywood stars who have accused him.
The 27-year-old Harry Potter star tweeted: "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.
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