Reese Witherspoon asks Golden Globes 2018 viewers to wear black while watching at home

REESE Witherspoon has shared a video urging people at home to wear black during the Golden Globes in support of Hollywood's campaign against sexual harassment.

The actress is one of hundreds of prominent women in the entertainment industry involved in Time's Up, an initiative that was created in the wake of the sexual assault and harassment allegations which have emerged in recent months.

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The group is advocating for gender equality and has launched a legal fund to support sexual harassment victims, and also supports stars wearing black to the awards ceremony to show solidarity with victims.

In a brief video posted on several social media accounts, Witherspoon and other stars including Brie Larson, Rashida Jones, Tessa Thompson and Kerry Washington encouraged viewers at home to join in.

The group said: "However you choose to participate - you can get dressed up in a gown if you want.

"We're accepting PJs and sweats too. Whatever you want."

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Tracee Ellis Ross, who is also in the video, announced that the campaign has already raised 15 million (£11 million).

Tonight’s 75th Golden Globes will see some of the biggest names in showbiz make a stand against sexual harassment in the wake of the centred around movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Joining the men in their black tuxedos, this evening’s leading ladies will make a stand by wearing all-black outfits in a silent show of support for the “Me Too” movement and the “Time’s Up” campaign.

The “Me Too” hashtag, which started trending worldwide following a call to action from actress Alyssa Milano, has been used by some of the biggest stars including Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lawrence, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie.

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Time’s Up, an initiative created by 300 female Hollywood actors, executives, writers and directors to “counter systemic sexual harassment in the entertainment business”, have also created pins which many of tonight’s attendees will wear.

Tonight’s ceremony will be hosted for the first time by Seth Myers, who said of sexual harassment in Hollywood: “It’s nice to have an elephant in the room.”

Speaking to The New York Times ahead of the event, which is being held at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Seth added: “There’s nothing more helpful than something everybody’s thinking about.”

Emma Stone, Meryl Streep, Michelle Williams, Shailene Woodley, Emma Watson, Susan Sarandon, Laura Dern and Amy Poehler confirmed prior to this evening’s ceremony that they would each be accompanied by a female activist.

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Harry Potter star Emma’s guest is Marai Larasi, from British organisation Imkaan. Michelle Williams will be with the founder of the Me Too Tarana Burke.

Susan will walk the red carpet with community organiser Rosa Clemente and Meryl will stand shoulder to shoulder with Ai-Jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Worker’s Alliance.

Laura Dern is taking Monica Ramirez, who campaigns for women in industries, as her guest, while
Shailene Woodley is joined by Calina Lawrence, a Suquamish Tribe member and activist.

Amy Poehler will be with Saru Jayaraman, a justice advocate.

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