Salma Hayek speaks out on Harvey Weinstein: 'He was my monster'
Salma Hayek, the star of the Miramax-produced Frida, broke her silence about the alleged abuses she suffered at the hands of Harvey Weinstein, a man she's calling "her monster" in a devastatingly vivid New York Times article.
Her story makes clear how male abuses of power in Hollywood aren't actually just about sex, but also about gatekeeping prestige filmmaking from women — especially those of color.
According to her account, Weinstein warned her that “I will kill you, don’t think I can’t," when Hayek denied his relentless sexual advances. But he didn't stop there. She also claims that he demanded she add a lesbian sex scene — a clear attempt to humiliate and degrade her, undermining the artistry of her film while effectively sabotaging his own financial investment out of pure spite. Read more...
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