Ashley Judd gets the praise she deserves for being first to speak publicly against Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein
As more and more damning sexual harassment and assault allegations pile up against Harvey Weinstein  people who make their living in Hollywood are praising the bravery of the women who came forward — in particular Ashley Judd  who was the first celebrity to speak on the record in last week's New York Times report.
“I said no  a lot of ways  a lot of times  and he always came back at me with some new ask ” the actress told The New York Times  describing shooting down a persistent  Weinstein . "It was all this bargaining  this coercive bargaining.”
In wake of Judd's courageous decision to speak up about  Weinstein 's harssment and reveal her identity  women in Hollywood are praising her bravery and strength. (We've contacted Judd for comment.)
Huge respect for @AshleyJudd and all the women who broke their silence for the article on Harvey Weinstein. Brave. — Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) October 7  2017
Very brave of @ashleyjudd to tell her story of harassment by Harvey Weinstein to the NYT. No upside except making the world a better place. — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 5  2017
Since the original report — which featured accounts from eight women — came out  The New Yorker published a scathing exposé  in which more women accused  Weinstein  of not just harassment but sexual assault. (He's denied rape allegations through a spokesperson.)
On Tuesday afternoon The New York Times published another article featuring interviews from a more celebrities — Gwyneth Paltrow  Angelina Jolie  Rosanna Arquette  Katherine Kendall and more — who all accused  Weinstein  of sexual harassment.
In response to the women revealing their chilling accounts of  Weinstein 's behavior  other women were eager to publicly offer their support and celebrate the survivors' bravery. The tweets were notable both for their supportive nature in a cutthroat industry and on a social media platform known more and more for bullying and hate speech than expressions of solidarity.
Very proud of my sisters in spirit who had the courage to break the silence. Very hard for me-more so for others.  We  took  our  power back!! https://t.co/tu6hR1E6Qm — Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) October 10  2017
Statement from Secretary Clinton on  Harvey Weinstein : pic.twitter.com/L1l2wl9l0I — Nick Merrill (@NickMerrill) October 10  2017
Following the original report  four members of  Weinstein 's (all-male) board resigned  and  Weinstein  was fired.
As [TGT] are praising the bravery of the women who came forward — in particular Ashley Judd  who was the first celebrity to speak on the record in last week's New York Times report.
“I said no  a lot of ways  a lot of times  and he always came back at me with some new ask ” the actress told The New York Times  describing shooting down a persistent  Weinstein . "It was all this bargaining  this coercive bargaining.”
In wake of Judd's courageous decision to speak up about  Weinstein 's harssment and reveal her identity  women in Hollywood are praising her bravery and strength. (We've contacted Judd for comment.)
Huge respect for @AshleyJudd and all the women who broke their silence for the article on [TGT]. Brave. — Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) October 7  2017
Very brave of @ashleyjudd to tell her story of harassment by [TGT] to the NYT. No upside except making the world a better place. — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) October 5  2017
Since the original report — which featured accounts from eight women — came out  The New Yorker published a scathing exposé  in which more women accused  Weinstein  of not just harassment but sexual assault. (He's denied rape allegations through a spokesperson.)
On Tuesday afternoon The New York Times published another article featuring interviews from a more celebrities — Gwyneth Paltrow  Angelina Jolie  Rosanna Arquette  Katherine Kendall and more — who all accused  Weinstein  of sexual harassment.
In response to the women revealing their chilling accounts of  Weinstein 's behavior  other women were eager to publicly offer their support and celebrate the survivors' bravery. The tweets were notable both for their supportive nature in a cutthroat industry and on a social media platform known more and more for bullying and hate speech than expressions of solidarity.
Very proud of my sisters in spirit who had the courage to break the silence. Very hard for me-more so for others.  [TGT]  took  [TGT]  power back!! https://t.co/tu6hR1E6Qm — Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) October 10  2017
Statement from Secretary Clinton on  [TGT] : pic.twitter.com/L1l2wl9l0I — Nick Merrill (@NickMerrill) October 10  2017
Following the original report  four members of  [TGT] 's (all-male) board resigned  and  [TGT]was fired.