Harvey Weinstein attends amfAR’s New York Gala honoring Harvey Weinstein in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reaction to the ouster of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein from the company he co-founded, The Weinstein Company, amid accusations of decades of sexual harassment:
— “The disgraceful news about Harvey Weinstein has appalled those of us whose work he championed, and those whose good and worthy causes he supported. The intrepid women who raised their voices to expose this abuse are our heroes.” — Actress Meryl Steep in a statement in which she also clarified she was not aware of the allegations against him prior to recent reports.
— “Yes. I’m sick of the media demanding only women speak up. What about the men? Perhaps many are afraid to look at their own behavior…..” — Actress Jessica Chastain on Twitter.
— “There is no excuse for monsters like Harvey Weinstein. It’s up to all of us, men and women, to speak up against sexual harassment and abuse.” — Director Paul Feig on Twitter.
— “To be clear what Harvey Weinstein did was a disgusting abuse of power and horrible. I hope we are now seeing the beginning of the end of these abuses.” — Actor Mark Ruffalo on Twitter.
— “H Weinstein -yikes! Disgusting and creepy. So is ‘leader of the free world’ btw.” — Actor Michael Keaton on Twitter.
— “The ‘old dinosaur’ explanation doesn’t cut it. DECADES of using power to intimidate women for sexual gain is reprehensible and inexcusable.” — Actress Emmy Rossum on Twitter.
— “Easy to think Weinstein company took swift action but this has actually been the slowest action because they always knew.” — Actress and writer Lena Dunham on Twitter.
— “Women speak out about sexual harassment + Harvey Weinstein gets fired. This is the best + most inspiring news story I have seen in a while.” — Actress Heather Graham on Twitter.
— “What Harvey Weinstein did was abhorrent. He admits he did it. Why should anyone be silent in their disgust and support for his victims?” — Director Judd Apatow on Twitter.
