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Harvey Weinstein is a former American film producer who co-founded Miramax and The Weinstein Company. Once powerful in Hollywood, he was convicted of sexual assault in 2020, sparking the #MeToo movement.
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Amidst the slew of allegations of sexual misconduct levelled against a plethora of men in Hollywood, Kevin Spacey made the news earlier this month as he was accused of sexually harassing actor Anthony Rapp, when he was only 14 years old. The incident, which happened in 1986, supposedly came as…
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The number of sexual harassment and assault allegations that have come to light of late have been alarming. Certainly news of Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual misconduct continues to rock the entertainment industry, and has encouraged other victims to come forward with their own experiences of sexual abuse. As such,…
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On October 5th, the New York Times published a list of allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein - an action which would cause a snowball effect across Hollywood. Since then, further accusers have spoken out against Weinstein, with Rose McGowan being the first to publicly accuse the producer of rape.…
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After the allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein came out, there has been a huge influx of other claims made about abuses of power in the entertainment industry. More women and men are finding the bravery to come forward after seeing many of these allegations being taken seriously rather than…
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It's not a good month for Hollywood producer and director Brett Ratner. Six women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct, including actresses Natasha Henstridge and Olivia Munn. Henstridge says Ratner masturbated in front of her, then forced her to perform oral sex. Munn says he masturbated in front of…
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There's never an appropriate time to joke about sexual harassment, but some situations are arguably worse than others. Due to the recent allegations against the likes of Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Ed Westwick and a handful of other Hollywood personalities, harassment and abuse in the film industry is obviously a…
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Another day, another sexual harassment scandal - or so it seems. Since the New York Times published their explosive exposé investigating disgraced film mogul, Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual harassment and abuse, more and more emboldened victims have come forward with their own stories. As such, allegations of sexual harassment…
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Last week, a man told me he was going to rape me. Queuing at a bar after a girly catch-up dinner, a perfectly innocuous looking middle-aged man approached my friend and I. After hitting on my friend with a cheeky, but ultimately harmless, chat-up line, he turned his attentions to…
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In Hollywood, accusations of sexual misconduct have exploded, and they're not stopping any time soon. It seems like every day, we're reading about a new scandal, and watching a different career go down in flames. First it was Harvey Weinstein. Then Kevin Spacey. Then Louis CK. Now, Charley Sheen, Brett…
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Ellen Page was only eighteen years old when she starred in X-Men: The Last Stand. This was the third movie in the X-Men series, with Brett Ratner taking over as director. However, he did not make her feel welcome on set. In a lengthy, passionate Facebook post, Page describes how…
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Ever since the allegations of Harvey Weinstein's abusive behaviour got into the press, more and more Hollywood personalities have been exposed as instigators of inappropriate behaviour, sexual harassment, and even rape. On November 6th, actress Kristina Cohen used her Facebook page to post a detailed account of an incident that happened…
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It seems that Hollywood is just coming apart at the seams these days. Coupled with the music industry, each new day brings a new accusation of sexual harassment, assault and abuse. I have a theory that fame and power just turns people into deranged lunatics. People simply cannot handle it…
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The recent months have seen a flood of allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment and rape come into the public eye. After film producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of a variety of offences by over 50 women, including well-known actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, more and more horrendous…
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Sometimes, what you don't say is more powerful than what you do say. When asked about the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault allegations, Uma Thurman carried the ice-cold demeanors of her characters into reality, proving that she is wiser and more measured than most. While some may have expected her to…
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Since news of the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke a month ago, more and more victims of sexual assault and harassment have found the courage to speak up about their own traumatic experiences. As such, allegations have been lodged against several other household names including, Kevin Spacey, Ben Affleck, Dustin Hoffman,…
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Over the past few weeks, two prominent men in Hollywood have come under fire for alleged sexual assaults and acts of inappropriate behaviour towards vulnerable individuals. First there was Harvey Weinstein, who had dozens of accusations levelled against him - ranging all the way from uninvited sexual comments to rape…
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At the beginning of this week, Kevin Spacey made headlines for all the wrong reasons when it emerged that he had made inappropriate sexual advances to a 14-year-old boy in 1986. His accuser was Anthony Rapp - now 46 - an actor and Broadway performer. After offering a halfhearted apology (which…
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The most frustrating thing about the Harvey Weinstein scandal is that he hasn't faced any criminal charges. Sure, there have been some repercussions, after more than 50 women accused him of sexual harassment and assault. He's been fired from his production company, expelled from The Academy Of Arts and Sciences,…
