And to the men out there, stand up.
We need you as allies.
#bebrave, McGowan wrote on Twitter.
A representative for McGowan declined to comment to EW.
Through his lawyer Lisa Bloom, Weinstein denied many of the accusations in theTimesarticle as patently false.
In a statement, Weinsteins lawyer Charles Harder added the producer is preparing a lawsuit against theTimes.
TheNew York Timespublished today a story that is saturated with false and defamatory statements about Harvey Weinstein.
We sent theTimesthe facts and evidence, but they ignored it and rushed to publish.
We are preparing the lawsuit now.
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In addition to McGowan, numerous prominent women in Hollywood tweeted about the Weinstein allegations.
Heed the mantra and never forget: Women.
forward, tweeted Amber Tamblyn, who recentlywrote an op-edin theNew York Timesabout sexual harassment in Hollywood.
The woman who chose to speak about their experience of harassment by Harvey Weinstein deserve our awe.
Its not fun or easy.
Its brave, added Lena Dunham.
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That was the culture then, Weinstein said in his statement to theTimes.
I have since learned its not an excuse, in the office or out of it.
