Hollywood’s JEKYLL & HYDE
ACTRESSES Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd were the first to break their silence. They accused famed Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexually assaulting them almost three decades ago. Both said Harvey forced them to massage him and watch him naked. He also promised to help advance their careers in return for sexual favours. The revelation was shocking. Pandora’s Box had been opened.
The Weinstein Company – an American independent film studio – sacked Harvey from the board with immediate effect.
Not long after, more women stepped forward, revealing their harrowing experiences with the producer. said that she felt violated when auditioned her as an 18-year-old, answering the door to his hotel room in nothing but a bathrobe. , , , and all claimed that forced himself on them sexually. said sexually harassed her and tried to pressure her into a physical relationship. , , , and were soon also on the growing list of victims accusing the producer, with revealing how had even threatened to kill her during her involvement in the 2002 biographical drama film . “He was a passionate cinephile, a risk taker, a patron of talent in film, a loving father and a monster,” she said. “For years, he was my monster,” says Salma. English actress and model and American actress and model also came forward to say had raped them.
