Jolie and Paltrow accuse Weinstein of harassment
Harvey Weinstein was one of Hollywood's most powerful figures, but since allegations of sexual harassment against him have become public knowledge, he has lost his job and his wife has announced she is leaving him. Film stars Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow have become the latest actresses to make accusations against him.
Jolie says she had a "bad experience" with Weinstein in her youth and chose never to work with him again. Paltrow alleges that he suggested massages after he had cast her in the leading role in Emma. "I was a kid, I was signed up, I was petrified," she told the New York Times.
Meanwhile, former US President Barack Obama (whose Democratic Party has received large donations from Weinstein) and former First Lady Michelle Obama say they are "disgusted" by the claims against the Oscar-winning film producer.
Weinstein's spokeswoman says: "Any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied by Mr Weinstein. Mr Weinstein has further confirmed that there were never any acts of retaliation against any women for refusing his advances." He has begun counselling and is seeking a "better path", she adds.
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