Did 'disgraced' Harvey Weinstein approach Aishwarya Rai?
Many in the entertainment industry have expressed their support for the alleged victims
(Web Desk/AFP) – A former talent manager has claimed in a statement that she saved Aishwarya Rai from advances of Hollywood biggie Harvey Weinstein who has recently been accused by celebrities of sexual harrasment.
Weinstein’s accusers -- who reportedly include celebrities such as Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd -- say the 65-year-old tycoon had promised to help advance their careers in exchange for sexual favors, pressuring them to massage him and watch him naked.
"In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the past few days, the directors of The Weinstein Company... have determined, and have informed Harvey Weinstein, that his employment with The Weinstein Company is terminated, effective immediately," the company s board said in a statement late Sunday.
Who knew?
Many in the entertainment industry have expressed their support for the alleged victims.
"The women who chose to speak about their experience of harassment by Harvey Weinstein deserve our awe," actress Lena Dunham said.
Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep, speaking to the Huffington Post, insisted "not everybody knew" about the pattern of misconduct.
"I don t believe that all the investigative reporters... would have neglected for decades to write about it," she said, adding Weinstein s abuse of power was "inexcusable."
But a growing number of voices have called out what they suspect was a concerted effort in Hollywood to protect the movie mogul.
