Weinstein’s lawyer Charles Harder also said his client was preparing a lawsuit against theTimes.
“I don’t think enough can be said about how viciously repulsive his abuse of power was.
He’s a monster.
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There’s no winners in that.
I was surprised it was treated differently.
Lest there be any ambiguity, this statement clarifies my intention and feelings.”
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It should be the lead story,“Zeta-Jones said.
What’s at issue here is a deeply troubling problem that has no place in our society.
I believe a shift is coming.”
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The video was unearthed following the sexual misconduct allegations against Weinstein.
That knowledge alone allowed a lot of us to breathe for the first time in ages."
James Corden
TheLate Late Showhostused humorto take down Weinstein during an amfAR gala in Los Angeles.
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“It’s a beautiful night here in L.A.
It has been weird this week though, hasn’t it?
Watching Harvey Weinstein in hot water?
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Harvey Weinstein wanted to come tonight, but he’ll settle for whatever potted plant is closest.”
Eva Green
The James Bond actress detailed her own alleged experience with Weinstein in astatement to Variety.
She added, “I salute the great bravery of the women who have come forward.
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We should recognize that this sort of behavior exists everywhere and is not unique to the entertainment industry.
The exploitation of power is ubiquitous.
This behavior is unacceptable and needs to be eliminated.”
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“This way of treating women ends now.”
“This behavior towards women in any field, any country is unacceptable.”
“One thing can be clarified.
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The behavior is inexcusable, but the abuse of power familiar.
That’s a whole other level and there’s no way you’re able to reconcile that.
There’s nothing to say except that it’s indefensible.”
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Julia Roberts
“A corrupt, powerful man wields his influence to abuse and manipulate women.
We’ve heard this infuriating, heartbreaking story countless times before.
And now here we go again.
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Or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673).”
Tom Hanks
“I’ve never worked with Harvey,” Hankssaid toThe New York Times.
“But, aah, it all just sort of fits, doesn’t it?
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Look, I don’t want to rag on Harvey but so obviously something went down there.
“The additional allegations of assault that I read this morning made me sick.
We need to do better at protecting our sisters, friends, co-workers and daughters.
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Matt Damon
“We know this stuff goes on in the world.
I did five or six movies with Harvey.
I never saw this,” Damon said, in part, during a lengthy interview withDeadline.
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“I think a lot of actors have come out and said, everybody’s saying we all knew.
That’s not true.
This key in of predation happens behind closed doors, and out of public view.
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Because we know that it happens.
He is emblematic of a systemic problem.
Men should stand with women and work together until there is real accountability and change.”
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Jennifer Lawrence
“I was deeply disturbed to hear the news about Harvey Weinstein’s behavior.
“This kind of abuse is inexcusable and absolutely upsetting.
My heart goes out to all of the women affected by these gross actions.
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And I want to thank them for their bravery to come forward.”
His behaviour is without question disgraceful and appalling and very, very wrong.
And it makes me so angry.
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“I applaud the strength and courage of the women who came forward and made their voices heard.”
Heidi Klum
Speaking to PEOPLE, Heidi Klum slammed Weinstein, whom she worked with onProject Runway.
We would be naive to think that this behavior only happens in Hollywood,“Klum said.
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“This is one example of the more pervasive problem of the mistreatment of women around the world.
McGowan did not comment for theTimesstory, but has since spoken out forcefully against him on social media.
“Women fight on.
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And to the men out there, stand up.
We need you as allies,“she tweetedafter the story was published.
On Oct. 12, shealleged on Twitterthat Harvey Weinstein “raped me.”
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We need to eradicate this behavior,” Kidman said in a statement.
It’s not fun or easy.
It’s brave,” Dunhamtweeted.
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“I hope we are now seeing the beginning of the end of these abuses.”
It makes me feel ashamed,” Smithwrote on Twitter.
“And forever in awe of the bravery of those who spoke out.”
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That s—’s gotta stop,” Gunnwrote on Twitter.
“And f— you to anyone who knew about it and let him get away with it.
The enabling also needs to end.”
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TheGuardians of the Galaxydirector alsoposted an impassioned notecalling out sexual predators in Hollywood and beyond.
Amber Tamblyn
“Heed the mantra and never forget: Women.
forward,” Tamblynwrote on Twitter.
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Scott Derrickson
“I expect the Hollywood elite will remain largely silent about Weinstein.
Me, I give zero f—s about any repercussions for condemning him,“Doctor Strangedirector Derricksontweeted.
“But through their bravery we move forward as a culture, and I thank them.
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Stand with [Ashley Judd,] [Rose McGowan] and others.”
Judd Apatow
“What Harvey Weinstein did was abhorrent.
He admits he did it,” Apatowtweeted.
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“Why should anyone be silent in their disgust and support for his victims?”
Brave,” Sarandontweeted.
Mindy Kaling
“Why is it helpful men speak up?
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This mistreatment of women has to stop,” Watsontweeted.
Paul Feig
“There is no excuse for monsters like Harvey Weinstein.
Emmy Rossum
“The ‘old dinosaur’ explanation doesn’t cut it.
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DECADES of using power to intimidate women for sexual gain is reprehensible and inexcusable,” Rossumtweeted.
“I applaud all women for speaking up.
It’s scary to be the first one to speak out against something or someone.
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But you’re not solo for long.”
Constance Wu
“Yup yup yup.
And if u address it seriously, u get: ‘relax it was a joke.’
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The thing is, jokes are supposed to be, like, funny,” Wuwrote on Twitter.
“I applaud all women for speaking up.
It’s scary to be the first one to speak out against something or someone.
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But you’re not solo for long.”
Jessica Chastain
“I’m sick of the media demanding only women speak up.
What about the men?
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Perhaps many are afraid to look at their own behavior…..” Chastaintweeted.
(She did later appear in Weinstein’sPulp Fiction, but told theTimesshe avoided him.)
It’s an epidemic.”
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It’s indefensible how he’s behaved, it is.
I think it’s inexcusable, and I am behind those women.”
I am grateful to them and applaud their bravery in speaking out.”
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That way others may be emboldened by our support to come forward and speak.
But we shouldn’t wait until there are any more stories like this.
We, as an industry and as a society at large need to play our part.
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There has to be zero tolerance of any such behavior in any walk of life.
We owe that to these women’s bravery in coming forward.”
Viola Davis
“The predator wants your silence,” Davissaid in a statement toVariety.
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“It feeds their power, entitlement AND they want it to feed your shame.”
It’s OURS!!!
It doesn’t belong to you!!
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And when you take it without permission, it DESTROYS…… like a virus!!!”
“To the predators.. Weinstein, the stranger, the relative, the boyfriend…. And women will feel safe and feel heard and understood and empowered.”
“I am relieved to be able to share this…
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I actually feel better and I’m proud of the women who are brave enough to speak…
This isn’t easy but there are strength in our numbers.
As I said, this is only the beginning.
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In every industry and especially in Hollywood, men abuse their power using fear and get away with it.
The more we talk about it, the less power we give them.
“Obviously I didn’t know that side of him.
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They have shown great bravery by talking.
That kind of abuse of power is absolutely unacceptable.
It’s a very, very, very, hard thing to do.
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You don’t get anything out of it as the person who has been victimized.
But it’s important that it come out.”
Tippi Hedren
“This is nothing new, nor is it limited to the entertainment industry.
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“Hitchcock wasn’t the first.
Hitch said he would ruin my career and I told him to do what he had to do.
Good for them!”
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“I had nothing but a professional relationship with him during the release of THE PIANO.
To take advantage of that kind of power over another person is the lowest of the low.
The destruction is deep and lasting.
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I join my community in standing by these courageous women.”
We should celebrate the courage of women who have come forward to tell these painful stories.
“The behavior described by women coming forward cannot be tolerated.
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Their courage and the support of others is critical in helping to stop this kind of behavior.”
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