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In his first interview since prison, Harvey Weinstein accuses Gwyneth Paltrow of stabbing him in the back by publicizing sexual harassment claims, says she and others exaggerated accusations to join a club that destroyed him, recounts a purported massage moment with Brad Pitt, and notes Paltrow has not yet responded while he remains hospitalized and in poor health.
Harvey Weinstein, in his first prison interview, says his accusers exaggerated their claims and accuses Gwyneth Paltrow of betraying him, claiming she owes her career to him and that their alleged encounter was nothing more than a missed massage. He says Brad Pitt warned him off and argues Paltrow spoke out during the MeToo era while insisting nothing happened. He also claims Angelina Jolie and Rosanna Arquette exaggerated their experiences, while stating he fought to cast Ashley Judd in Good Will Hunting and denies Peter Jackson’s insinuations that he sabotaged Judd and Mira Sorvino. The piece notes Weinstein remains imprisoned for a separate sexual assault conviction, despite a 2024 overturn.
Harvey Weinstein described life at Rikers Island as a isolating, 'hellish' experience, saying he’s begging to be moved back to a state prison; he also claimed an inmate punched him while he waited to use the phone, leaving him bleeding, as he faces ongoing legal cases.
In his first major interview since his arrest, Harvey Weinstein tells The Hollywood Reporter that Gwyneth Paltrow’s public accusations about a hotel-room encounter were a betrayal by a friend who he says ‘owes her career to me,’ insisting nothing inappropriate happened. He claims she exploited the story by speaking with Howard Stern and The New York Times, and he reiterates that he won’t forgive her for ‘stabbing’ him in the back. Weinstein is currently jailed on related convictions; his 2020 New York conviction was overturned on appeal, and he has faced convictions in New York and California for sex crimes.
A busy week in entertainment features Harvey Weinstein’s interview from Rikers Island where he maintains innocence but apologizes for cheating on his wives, a Tarantino-Arquette exchange over the N-word and payback claims, Live Nation striking a DOJ settlement to ease its monopoly concerns, and the Writers Guild Awards celebrating winners across film and TV.
Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein, speaking from his prison cell, says Gwyneth Paltrow “stabbed” him in the back by recounting a 1990s hotel-room massage incident and recalls Brad Pitt confronting him after Weinstein asked for a massage. Weinstein maintains nothing happened and blames Paltrow for turning the episode into a public controversy amid the #MeToo era; he has long faced sexual-misconduct allegations, was convicted, and is appealing with a retrial upcoming.
Daryl Hannah recounts escaping Harvey Weinstein after an assault and alleges his actions helped sabotage her career, a claim she has supported by joining Weinstein’s accusers in 2017. She also critiques the Ryan Murphy–produced Love Story for misrepresenting her life and relationship with JFK Jr., calling the portrayal misogynistic and untrue in a New York Times op-ed, while highlighting how the show’s depiction contrasts with her real experiences.
Harvey Weinstein is considering a guilty plea to resolve a third-degree rape charge in New York to avoid a third trial, amid ongoing legal battles and allegations of juror misconduct, while he remains incarcerated and maintains his innocence.
Harvey Weinstein is considering a guilty plea to a third-degree rape charge to avoid a third trial, amid ongoing legal proceedings related to multiple allegations of sexual assault, with his third trial scheduled for March 2024.
Kaja Sokola, a Weinstein accuser, is being sued for defamation by her sister Ewa Sokola, who claims Kaja's false statements damaged her reputation and career. The lawsuit follows Kaja's public accusations against Weinstein, which were part of his recent trial, and alleges that Kaja falsely accused Ewa of serious misconduct, leading to professional and personal harm.
Ewa Sokola, sister of Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola, is suing Kaja for defamation, claiming her public statements have damaged her reputation and medical practice in Poland. The lawsuit follows Kaja's testimony at Weinstein's trial, where she accused Weinstein of assault, and subsequent disputes between the sisters over their testimonies and claims.
A new biography of Gwyneth Paltrow reveals her Hollywood beginnings, relationships with Brad Pitt and Harvey Weinstein, and controversies including the theft rumor of 'Shakespeare in Love' script, her career decisions, and her return to acting to boost her wellness brand Goop.
Julia Ormond's sexual assault lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, Disney, and Miramax involves a settlement with Disney, but CAA is attempting to block the case's dismissal, claiming it needs access to discovery documents and alleging that Ormond's claims are undermined by evidence obtained from her. The case highlights ongoing legal battles related to Weinstein's misconduct and Hollywood's accountability.
Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial ended in disarray as the jury foreperson refused to deliberate on a remaining rape charge, leading to a mistrial. The case follows his 2020 conviction, which was overturned, and sets the stage for a third trial. Weinstein faces new sentencing on his sexual assault conviction, while his legal team plans an appeal. The case highlights ongoing issues in the #MeToo movement and Hollywood's reckoning with sexual misconduct.
During Harvey Weinstein's retrial in Manhattan, tensions rose among jurors, leading to personal accusations and a tense atmosphere as they deliberated on his guilt for a second time after his initial conviction was overturned.