All articles tagged with #metoo
At Cannes, Cate Blanchett argued the #MeToo movement in Hollywood was “killed very quickly,” saying the exposure of systemic abuse spans industries and that power imbalances on film sets persist. She urged ongoing acknowledgment of these issues, highlighted concerns about consent in AI, and criticized the homogeneous culture on sets, while also noting film festivals should not be the sole venues for solving global conflicts.
At Cannes, Cate Blanchett says the #MeToo movement “got killed very quickly” in Hollywood, arguing for sustained gender parity on sets and recalling a 2018 protest; she notes ongoing disparities on crews and discusses future work, including Brady Corbet’s upcoming film with Selena Gomez and Michael Fassbender.
At the Cannes premiere of Paper Tiger, Cate Blanchett critiques the #MeToo movement, saying it was killed very quickly in Hollywood, reflecting on how backlash and industry dynamics have affected accountability debates at the festival.
At Cannes, Cate Blanchett argued that the #MeToo movement was killed very quickly and highlighted ongoing gender imbalance on film sets, noting a daily headcount of roughly 10 women to 75 men—an issue Julianne Moore has also raised—underscoring that inequality persists across the industry.
Netflix’s Netflix Is a Joke festival roast of Kevin Hart included sharp jokes about Lizzo’s weight, the #MeToo movement, and Hart’s Riyadh Comedy Festival appearance, but several lines were cut; writer Madison Sinclair hinted at the scrapped material, and Netflix has not commented on the edits as Hart also addressed a past cheating scandal during the show.
Louis C.K. headlined Netflix is a Joke at the Hollywood Bowl, drawing a standing ovation as he closes his worldwide Ridiculous tour. He did not address the 2017 sexual misconduct allegations, instead delivering his raunchy routine, while Netflix plans to release his new comedy special Ridiculous this summer as he quietly rebuilds his career.
Sen. Rubén Gallego says he defended Eric Swalwell without knowledge of the sexual misconduct allegations and acknowledges it was a mistake. He explains he had heard rumors about other politicians and Swalwell’s loyalty during a difficult 2024 campaign, denies hearing predatory rumors, and now says he would not have acted the same way. He frames the episode as a learning moment about judgment and a broader culture on the Hill, pledging to be a better boss and senator as he weighs a possible 2028 bid.
Swalwell and Gonzales resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, spurring bipartisan momentum to redraw how Congress handles harassment probes and staff protections. Lawmakers led by Leger Fernandez and Luna push for faster, stronger ethics actions—potentially expediting investigations and curbing misconduct—while others warn against rushing reforms. AOC calls it a turning point, but leaders have yet to endorse concrete rules amid ongoing investigations into Swalwell, Gonzales, and Mills, with Epstein’s case cited to illustrate cultural issues on Capitol Hill.
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.
DOJ file releases show Jeffrey Epstein quietly advising and strategizing with powerful men accused of misconduct during the #MeToo era, sharing news links and discussing who was 'going down' while leveraging his network in science, finance, and Hollywood to influence public narratives and assist associates like Lawrence Krauss and others.
Newly released Epstein files reveal Soon-Yi Previn emailing Epstein to say the #MeToo movement has gone too far and to condemn a 15-year-old in the Weiner sexting case as despicable and disgusting, while criticizing Ronan Farrow’s prestige in a New York Times/Deadline context. The messages, spanning 2016–2018, also show Previn forwarding Epstein materials and maintaining ties with Epstein alongside her husband Woody Allen, shedding new light on the high-profile circle surrounding the case and the timing leading up to Epstein’s death in 2019.
Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine will star in This Is Pleasure, a MeToo-era drama adapted from Mary Gaitskill’s novella, directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. The screenplay by Nina Raine follows Margot as accusations unravel the career of her close friend, the publisher Quin, exploring loyalty, forgiveness or truth. Produced by Fremantle with Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, plus Freckle Films and Barry Linen Motion Pictures, the project will be sold worldwide by CAA Media Finance and The Veterans and introduced at the European Film Market.
Brett Ratner, once banished by Hollywood amid #MeToo-era misconduct allegations, is staging a high-profile return by directing Melania Trump’s life documentary for Amazon MGM Studios, plus a related inauguration-era docuseries, as he also remains tied to a planned fourth Rush Hour film—sparking both curiosity and controversy around his comeback and political connections.
A new memoir, Strangers, taps into a wave of media that spotlight terrible husbands—from TV hits like Big Little Lies and The Undoing to Bad Sisters and All Her Fault—suggesting a cultural shift toward exposing the darker side of marriage, a trend some link to the #MeToo movement influencing writers’ rooms.