Harvey Weinstein might dodge prosecution on sex crimes, but he could still get nailed for financial crimes tied to settlement money he’s paid alleged victims over the years. Law enforcement sources confirm the Manhattan D.A. is actively probing…
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Monday, December 18, 2017
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Salma Hayek Details Sexual Harassment, Death Threats from Harvey Weinstein
Remember that the avalanche of unmasked sex monsters over the past few months began with the sexual harassment accusations against Harvey Weinstein.
That turned out to be only the tip of the nightmare iceberg. In the entertainment industry, and even specifically with Harvey Weinstein, whose list of accusers continues to grow.
Salma Hayek posted a lengthy description of the nightmare that Weinstein put her through, and she named the one thing that she believes saved her from being raped.
Writing a lengthy essay in the New York Times, Salma Hayek first reveals why she waited so long — even after Harvey Weinstein was exposed — to tell her story.
“When so many women came forward to describe what Harvey had done to them, I had to confront my cowardice and humbly accept that my story, as important as it was to me, was nothing but a drop in an ocean of sorrow and confusion.”
It is not uncommon for people who’ve been through awful experiences, like those that she’s going to describe, to try to minimize them.
Just because someone else had it worse doesn’t mean that what happened to you was okay.
“I felt that by now nobody would care about my pain — maybe this was an effect of the many times I was told, especially by Harvey, that I was nobody.”
We’re crushed that she feels that way.
We’ll go ahead and point out that many people, after reading Salma Hayek’s words, mirror Uma Thurman’s feelings on Harvey Weinstein.
“I am inspired by those who had the courage to speak out, especially in a society that elected a president who has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by more than a dozen women and whom we have all heard make a statement about how a man in power can do anything he wants to women.”
Trump has bragged about his wrongdoings and his apparent immunity from justice more than once. It takes a brave person to speak out when it’s so clear that monsters can get away with almost anything.
But Salma Hayek is no longer remaining silent.
Salma refers to director Robert Rodriguez and producer Elizabeth Avellan, and makes a chilling statement about how they may have, unwittingly, protected her from facing the worst that Weinstein had to offer.
“Knowing what I know now, I wonder if it wasn’t my friendship with them — and Quentin Tarantino and George Clooney — that saved me from being raped.”
But she says that, at first, she was delighted to work for the mega-producer.
“He had taken a chance on me — a nobody. He had said yes. Little did I know it would become my turn to say no.”
Long before filming began, Salma had to start turning him down.
“No to opening the door to him at all hours of the night, hotel after hotel, location after location, where he would show up unexpectedly, including one location where I was doing a movie he wasn’t even involved with.”
Gross, creepy, and stalkery.
“No to me taking a shower with him. No to letting him watch me take a shower. No to letting him give me a massage. No to letting a naked friend of his give me a massage. No to letting him give me oral sex. No to my getting naked with another woman. No, no, no, no, no.”
Those sound very hauntingly familiar from the first harassment allegations against Weinstein.
“And with every refusal came Harvey’s Machiavellian rage.”
Frightening.
“I don’t think he hated anything more than the word ‘no."”
“The absurdity of his demands went from getting a furious call in the middle of the night asking me to fire my agent for a fight he was having with him about a different movie with a different client …”
That sounds like an over-the-top power move.
“… To physically dragging me out of the opening gala of the Venice Film Festival, which was in honor of “Frida,” so I could hang out at his private party with him and some women I thought were models but I was told later were high-priced prostitutes.”
Though there’s nothing wrong with sex workers, there’s everything wrong with manhandling an actress and forcing her to go along with you.
“The range of his persuasion tactics went from sweet-talking me to that one time when, in an attack of fury, he said the terrifying words, ‘I will kill you, don’t think I can’t."”
Please don’t ever, ever ask someone why they didn’t speak up. At this point, after all that we’ve heard, it’s a stupid question as well as a hurtful one.
It was, she says, after he realized that she was not going to have sex with him that Harvey Weinstein tried to take the film out from under her.
She had to sue him — and not for sexual harassment — and then perform multiple minor miracles (including recruiting multiple big-name actors) in order to strongarm Weinstein into letting her go through with the film.
But her fight was only beginning.
“Ironically, once we started filming, the sexual harassment stopped but the rage escalated. We paid the price for standing up to him nearly every day of shooting.”
And yes, Salma Hayek does describe the ways in which Weinstein exacted revenge for her defiance.
“Halfway through shooting, Harvey turned up on set and complained about Frida’s ‘unibrow."”
Minor point — Frida Kahlo’s unibrow is iconic. The film would have been worse off without it.
“He insisted that I eliminate the limp and berated my performance. Then he asked everyone in the room to step out except for me.”
Uh-oh.
“He told me that the only thing I had going for me was my sex appeal and that there was none of that in this movie. So he told me he was going to shut down the film because no one would want to see me in that role.”
What a disgusting creep.
“It was soul crushing because, I confess, lost in the fog of a sort of Stockholm syndrome, I wanted him to see me as an artist: not only as a capable actress but also as somebody who could identify a compelling story and had the vision to tell it in an original way.”
It’s not uncommon to want approval, no matter how poorly you’re treated. You see that kind of thing from abused children all of the time, and it’s not surprising coming from this kind of nightmarish workplace environment.
“I arrived on the set the day we were to shoot the scene that I believed would save the movie. And for the first and last time in my career, I had a nervous breakdown.”
Absolutely understandable.
“It was not because I would be naked with another woman. It was because I would be naked with her for Harvey Weinstein.”
Horrifying.
Frida, of course, went on to be critically acclaimed and award-winning.
it seems clear now that this was despite Weinstein’s attempts at petty sabotage, rather than because of some “irreplaceable genius” that he allegedly possessed.
Salma Hayek summarizes the changing circumstances that finally allow women to speak up against powerful men:
“Men sexually harassed because they could. Women are talking today because, in this new era, we finally can.”
Well said.
Harvey Weinstein Sexual Assault Allegations are Fair Game for LAPD
Harvey Weinstein accusers are getting the full attention of the LAPD … even if the alleged sexual misconduct occurred outside the city of L.A. or is outside the statute of limitations … law enforcement sources tell TMZ. Our sources say the…
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Salma Hayek Details Harvey Weinstein Alleged Sexual Misconduct Nightmare
Salma Hayek said for years Harvey Weinstein was a monster who asked her, among other things, to let him give her oral sex … threatening to kill her and tormenting her career when she refused. The actress shared in detail the torture…
Monday, December 11, 2017
Harvey Weinstein, Rape Charges in Paz de la Huerta Case Highly Unlikely
Harvey Weinstein is under investigation for allegedly raping Paz de la Huerta on 2 occasions, but law enforcement sources tell TMZ a prosecution is highly unlikely. De la Huerta says in November 2010, Weinstein went to her apartment, pushed her on…
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Harvey Weinstein, TWC Sued for Conspiracy to Cover Up His Sexual Predator Ways
The Weinstein Company’s Board of Directors, lawyers and consultants all conspired to shame and blackball Harvey Weinstein’s accusers … according to a blockbuster lawsuit filed by 6 women. The plaintiffs came into contact with Weinstein in…
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Rose McGowan Blasts Harvey Weinstein, Victim Shamers
Harvey Weinstein’s living in the lap of luxury — like nothing ever happened — while sexual harassment victims are facing unfair backlash … according to Weinstein’s archenemy, Rose McGowan. Rose was pretty fired up at LAX when we asked her…
Monday, December 4, 2017
The Weinstein Company Sued by Producers Who Say Harvey Was "Ticking Time Bomb"
A husband/wife producing team is suing The Weinstein Company, claiming they were lured into a trap because the company knew Harvey was a ticking time bomb and the result was that their project was torpedoed. Scott Lambert and Alexandra Milchan claim…
Harvey Weinstein Ditches Disguise for Lunch Date
Harvey Weinstein went to lunch in Arizona without a Trumpian wig, without orange makeup and without looking like one of the Blues Bros. The fallen mogul was sporting a Dodgers shirt, which is risky because he’s in enemy territory. Weinstein…
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Damon Dash Didn"t Slap Harvey Weinstein, But He Definitely Wanted To
Damon Dash’s putting an end to the urban myth he bitch-slapped Harvey Weinstein – he actually did NOT slap him … but somebody definitely got SMACKED. We talked to Damon who tells us the physical confrontation went down on the set of…
Friday, December 1, 2017
Pamela Anderson Said WHAT About Harvey Weinstein Accusers?!?
Pamela Anderson doesn"t have much sympathy for the women who have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault.
Several weeks ago, countless alleged victims came out and claimed the movie producer made unwanted passes at them or forced them to take part in unwanted sex acts.
More than one has even claimed she was raped by Weinstein.
Thanks to these courageous women, numerous others have come out and leveled charges of similar mistreatment against such stars as Louis CK, Charlie Rose and Matt Lauer.
But Anderson doesn"t see Weinstein"s accusers as brave or courageous.
She sees them as… stupid?!?
"It was common knowledge that certain producers or certain people in Hollywood or people to avoid, privately," Anderson told Megyn Kelly on Friday morning, adding:
"You know what you"re getting into if you"re going into a hotel room alone."
Did they, though?
Did these young women, many of whom were just starting out in Hollywood, really know Weinstein was such a monster?
And what is Anderson"s general point here anyway? Is she really placing even an ounce of blame on the victims of sexual assault?
Saying you should have known better after someone gets raped is never a good look.
The ex-Baywatch star went on to say women need the "ability of self-protection."
Meaning what, exactly?
"There are a lot of self-protection courses. There is even a well known story of suffragettes learning martial arts."
Asked about her comments by TMZ, Anderson insists she was "not victim blaming."
Weinstein is absolutely "a sexist pig and a bully," she added and the women did not deserve what he reportedly did to them.
Still, she says she won"t be "coerced into apology" and she stands by her original comments to Kelly.
Watch them in context below.
What do you think?
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Harvey Weinstein Accuser Holds News Conference Describing Alleged Sexual Assault
Harvey Weinstein’s latest accuser just held a news conference in which she described the alleged sexual attack in a hotel room. TMZ broke the story … aspiring actress Kadian Noble claims Weinstein met her in London and said he could launch her…
Monday, November 27, 2017
Harvey Weinstein Sued by Actress Under Sex Trafficking Law
Harvey and Bob Weinstein are being sued by a woman who claims Harvey sexually assaulted her in Cannes, France, but this case is different because it’s filed under the federal sex trafficking law … TMZ has learned. Kadian Noble, an aspiring…
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Harvey Weinstein Accusers Spend Thanksgiving Holiday Together
Three of Harvey Weinstein’s most vocal accusers — Rose McGowan, Asia Argento, Annabella Sciorra — spent part of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend together chowing down on a meal prepared by Argento’s boyfriend and celeb chef Anthony Bourdain.…
Harvey Weinstein Accusers Spend Thanksgiving Holiday Together
Three of Harvey Weinstein’s most vocal accusers — Rose McGowan, Asia Argento, Annabella Sciorra — spent part of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend together chowing down on a meal prepared by Argento’s boyfriend and celeb chef Anthony Bourdain.…
Uma Thurman Praised by Stars After Calling Out Harvey Weinstein
Uma Thurman is a hero to many celebs who are praising her for her comments about Harvey Weinstein. Thurman wrote on Instagram on Thanksgiving, “I am grateful today, to be alive, for all those I love, and for all those who have the courage to stand…
Friday, November 24, 2017
Uma Thurman Hits Out At Harvey Weinstein: You Don"t Deserve a Bullet!
Fans questioned earlier this month whether Uma Thurman was keeping tight-lipped about having story of her own to tell about Harvey Weinstein, and it looks like she does.
The Kill Bill actress took to Instagram to wish her fans a happy Thanksgiving and threw a whole lot of shade towards the disgraced movie mogul.
She shared a picture of her character, Beatrix Kiddo, from Kill Bill: Volume II.
It was not just any picture she shared. In fact, it was a still from the scene in which her character decided it was time to go on a mission of revenge against those who had wronged her.
The caption that accompanied the picture was just as scary.
Thurman wrote: “H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G. I am grateful today, to be alive, for all those I love, and for all those who have the courage to stand up for others.
“I said I was angry recently, and I have a few reasons, #metoo, in case you couldn’t tell by the look on my face.
“I feel it’s important to take your time, be fair, be exact, so… Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! (Except you Harvey, and all your wicked conspirators – I’m glad it’s going slowly – you don’t deserve a bullet) -stay tuned.”
Harvey should probably be scared because it sure sounds like Thurman is ready to dole out some truths about him.
Uma previously spoke to Access Hollywood about a Broadway show she is starring in earlier this month and opened up about her thoughts on the scandal.
“I think it’s commendable,” Uma began her statement on the matter.
“I have learned … I am not a child, and I have learned that when I’ve spoken in anger, I usually regret the way I express myself,” she said.
“So I’ve been waiting to feel less angry. And when I’m ready, I’ll say what I have to say.”
While the statement sounds a little subdued, the video went viral across the internet because of the way Uma acted during the interview.
You could tell she was outraged, and it made viewers think she had some stories of her own to tell about Weinstein.
At the time, fans made it clear they would be with Thurman every step of the way if she decided to open up about what really happened.
“God once spoke through the burning bush,” one person wrote.
“This time it’s through Uma Thurman.” Another speculated that “If you haven’t seen this yet it seems Uma Thurman not only knows where the bodies are buried but has neatly organized all the shovels.”
“Ok let’s be real that Uma Thurman video — she’s getting a Hanzo sword made and is going to cut up the perverts isn’t she,” one person said.
What do you think about all of this?
Sound off below.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Netflix Drops The Weinstein Company from 2018 Golden Globes Party
Netflix will be hosting its own after-party for 2018’s Golden Globes Awards — ‘cause they’ve cut ties with longtime partner and co-host The Weinstein Company … TMZ has learned. Our Netflix sources tell us Netflix has opted to take TWC off the…
Friday, November 17, 2017
Natasha Henstridge Hopes Brett Ratner, Harvey Weinstein See Jail
Brett Ratner and Harvey Weinstein in orange jumpsuits, locked up behind bars … is what justice looks like for Natasha Henstridge. We got Natasha at LAX Thursday and asked if she thinks Weinstein and Ratner have faced enough…
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Harvey Weinstein Goes Undercover for Dinner with 2 Women
Here’s Harvey Weinstein — or maybe a Blues Brother, or a long-lost member of Run DMC — wining and dining 2 blondes in the desert. TMZ obtained the photo, taken last Saturday night at a restaurant in Carefree, AZ … just outside Phoenix. A…
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