They will have neither my gratitude nor my friendship.
She continued, I am a free woman and I will remain so.
It is to them and to them alone that I apologize.

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Deneuve has long been known as a prominent liberal activist, a reputation she makes clear in her essay.
Deneuve still stops short, however, of endorsing the #MeToo movement altogether in herLiberationessay.
Instead, she clarifies her conflicted stance somewhat.
Nonetheless, Deneuve did advocate for a climate of supporting alleged victims of sexual misconduct.
I believe in justice, she said.