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While 2017 is finally over, the sexual harassment and assault scandals that came to light are most definitely not. Since the New York Times published their groundbreaking exposé on disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein, legions of women have felt empowered to speak out about their own experiences with sexual misconduct. And it's evident that the entertainment industry has taken the biggest hit.
Household names such as Kevin Spacey, Louis CK, Steven Seagal and Brett Ratner have had their reputations smeared after being accused of sexually harassing numerous individuals. Amongst other charges, Spacey has been accused of groping actor Anthony Rapp, who was 14-years-old at the time; Louis CK has admitted to masturbating in front of several non-consenting women and Steven Seagal has been accused by over four women of sexual harassment.
And the women of the world are doing everything they can to ensure that this movement isn't left behind in 2017. One of the acts of resistance that has garnered the most media coverage is the Time's Up Initiative which made its presence heard during last night's Golden Globes ceremony. Actresses chose to wear black to this year's award show to show solidarity with sexual assault victims and the "Me Too" campaign. One actress, however, blatantly disregarded this sartorial memo, and showed up in a red dress.
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At last night's Golden Globes, the majority of female attendees wore all-black attire as a means to protest sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry as well as gender inequality.
Actress Blanca Blanco, however, was one of the few individuals who opted to walk the red carpet wearing colour, alongside the Hollywood Foreign Press President, Meher Tatna and actress Barbara Meier.
Speaking to Refinery29, Blanco explained the reasoning behind her outfit choice, and it's rather innocuous - she just likes the colour red.
"I love red. Wearing red does not means I am against #timesup movement. I applaud and stand by the courageous actresses that continue to break the circle of abuse through their actions and their style choice. It is one of many factors leading women to a safer place because of their status in the acting world. I am excited about the 'Time's UP' movement because true change is long overdue."
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Actresses who donned all-black ensembles included the likes of Michelle Williams, Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Mariah Carey and Angelina Jolie.
Actress Eva Longoria spoke about her participation in the Golden Globes blackout. She said, "For years, we’ve sold these awards shows as women, with our gowns and colors and our beautiful faces and our glamour. This is a moment of solidarity, not a fashion moment."
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However, another actress wasn't so swayed by the movement's message. Rose McGowan, who is known for being outspoken on women's rights, asserted that the movement, while well-intentioned, wasn't actually doing anything tangible to put an end to sexual misconduct. "And not one of those fancy people wearing black, to honour our rapes, would have lifted a finger had it not been so," she wrote.














