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TIFFANY HADDISH
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“That whole experience put me in such a messed-up place for a long time, and I ended up going to counseling,” she said.
The experience led her to want to make a change and help victims of sexual assault, and she’s working on figuring out what actions she can take to make a difference. “I need a plan,” Haddish said. “I could be a voice, but what’s a voice going to do—just keep talking? Or is there action behind it?”
02of 20LUCY HALEPaul Archuleta/FilmMagicMonths afteralluding to a sexual assault incident, Lucy Hale opened up about her experience in the #MeToo era, in a cover story forHaute Living Los Angeles. “I’ve experienced stuff on the small side, but assault is assault. I think there are a lot of people who have been intoxicated and taken advantage of. It’s happened to me and people I know. It’s very common,” she said. “Luckily, I’ve been unscathed; nothing’s hurt me too badly.“In January 2018, the actressreferenced sexual assault in now-deleted postson both her Twitter and Instagram pages, saying “I never understood sexual assault until tonight. I always sympathized, but I never felt the pain of it until right now. My dignity and pride was broken. I am completely at a loss of words.”
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LUCY HALE
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Months afteralluding to a sexual assault incident, Lucy Hale opened up about her experience in the #MeToo era, in a cover story forHaute Living Los Angeles. “I’ve experienced stuff on the small side, but assault is assault. I think there are a lot of people who have been intoxicated and taken advantage of. It’s happened to me and people I know. It’s very common,” she said. “Luckily, I’ve been unscathed; nothing’s hurt me too badly.”
In January 2018, the actressreferenced sexual assault in now-deleted postson both her Twitter and Instagram pages, saying “I never understood sexual assault until tonight. I always sympathized, but I never felt the pain of it until right now. My dignity and pride was broken. I am completely at a loss of words.”
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AMY SCHUMER
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“It’s so out of body,” she continued. “You think, ‘I’m not this woman, who is this woman? This can’t be me.’ I’m not that kind of woman, and then you realize there is no kind of woman. It happens to all [women].”
The comedian also spoke about educating people on the “gray areas” of consent through her stand-up, revealing that she “lost her virginity while I was asleep…. In my stand-up, I would say if she’s asleep that’s a no.”
04of 20ALY RAISMANBob Levey/GettyThe three-time Olympic gold medalist is adding her name to themultitude of women who have accused former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. The 23-year-old athlete spoke out about the alleged abuse she received at Nassar’s hand in an interview with60 Minutes.“I am angry. I’m really upset because it’s been… I care a lot, you know?” Raisman told the CBS News program. “I see these young girls that come up to me, and they ask for pictures or autographs, whatever it is, I just… I can’t. Every time I look at them, every time I see them smiling, I just think — I just want to create change so that they never, ever have to go through this.”
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ALY RAISMAN
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The three-time Olympic gold medalist is adding her name to themultitude of women who have accused former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. The 23-year-old athlete spoke out about the alleged abuse she received at Nassar’s hand in an interview with60 Minutes.
“I am angry. I’m really upset because it’s been… I care a lot, you know?” Raisman told the CBS News program. “I see these young girls that come up to me, and they ask for pictures or autographs, whatever it is, I just… I can’t. Every time I look at them, every time I see them smiling, I just think — I just want to create change so that they never, ever have to go through this.”
05of 20ANNA FARISSamir Hussein/WireImageOn an episode of herUnqualifiedpodcast, Farisrevealed her own uncomfortable encounterwith a director on a movie set. “I was doing a scene where I was on a ladder and I was supposed to be taking books off a shelf and he slapped my ass in front of the crew so hard,” said theMomstar. “And all I could do was giggle.”Faris added: “I remember looking around and I remember seeing the crew members being like, ‘Wait, what are you going to do about that? That seemed weird.’ And that’s how I dismissed it. I was like, ‘Well, this isn’t a thing. Like, it’s not that big of a deal. Buck up, Faris. Like, just giggle.’ But it made me feel small. He wouldn’t have done that to the lead male.”
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ANNA FARIS
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On an episode of herUnqualifiedpodcast, Farisrevealed her own uncomfortable encounterwith a director on a movie set. “I was doing a scene where I was on a ladder and I was supposed to be taking books off a shelf and he slapped my ass in front of the crew so hard,” said theMomstar. “And all I could do was giggle.”
Faris added: “I remember looking around and I remember seeing the crew members being like, ‘Wait, what are you going to do about that? That seemed weird.’ And that’s how I dismissed it. I was like, ‘Well, this isn’t a thing. Like, it’s not that big of a deal. Buck up, Faris. Like, just giggle.’ But it made me feel small. He wouldn’t have done that to the lead male.”
06of 20ASIA ARGENTOVincenzo Lombardo/GettyIn aNew Yorkerarticlereleased in October 2017, the Italian actress claimed that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her in 1997, forcibly performing oral sex on her. She alleges that she was invited to what was supposed to be a Miramax party at a hotel in France, but arrived to find Weinstein alone in his hotel room. “He asks me to give a massage. I was, like, ‘Look man, I am no f—–g fool,’ ” Argentotold writer Ronan Farrowof her experience. “But, looking back, I am a f—–g fool. And I am still trying to come to grips with what happened.” She later added: “It wouldn’t stop. It was a nightmare.”Argento is among a group of women — which also includes Gwyneth Paltrow,Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevingne and Kate Beckinsale — who’ve accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault.
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ASIA ARGENTO
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In aNew Yorkerarticlereleased in October 2017, the Italian actress claimed that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her in 1997, forcibly performing oral sex on her. She alleges that she was invited to what was supposed to be a Miramax party at a hotel in France, but arrived to find Weinstein alone in his hotel room. “He asks me to give a massage. I was, like, ‘Look man, I am no f—–g fool,’ ” Argentotold writer Ronan Farrowof her experience. “But, looking back, I am a f—–g fool. And I am still trying to come to grips with what happened.” She later added: “It wouldn’t stop. It was a nightmare.”
Argento is among a group of women — which also includes Gwyneth Paltrow,Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevingne and Kate Beckinsale — who’ve accused Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault.
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MADISON BEER
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Gilinsky’s own statement spoke to the circumstances: “In no way do I stand behind who I was in that part of my life. But people change & learn from their mistakes. The clip you’ve all heard is from last year. I was in a very dark place, & clearly had no control over my emotions.”
08of 20ABIGAIL BRESLINFrazer Harrison/GettyTwo weeks after Breslin opened up abouther own sexual assaultin honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the actress went on her Instagram toexplain why she didn’t come forwardwith the incident right away. “I did not report my rape. I didn’t report it because of many reasons,” she wrote. “I was in a relationship with my rapist and feared not being believed … I also feared that if my case didn’t lead anywhere, he would still find out and hurt me even more.“TheDirty Dancingreboot star said that claims that unreported rapes “don’t matter” is “unfair, untrue and unhelpful.““It’s like [saying] you got a black eye from being punched in the face, but because you didn’t call the police, you didn’t really get a black eye,” she explained, concluding: “Unreported rapes count. Reported rapes count. End of the story.”
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ABIGAIL BRESLIN
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Two weeks after Breslin opened up abouther own sexual assaultin honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the actress went on her Instagram toexplain why she didn’t come forwardwith the incident right away. “I did not report my rape. I didn’t report it because of many reasons,” she wrote. “I was in a relationship with my rapist and feared not being believed … I also feared that if my case didn’t lead anywhere, he would still find out and hurt me even more.”
TheDirty Dancingreboot star said that claims that unreported rapes “don’t matter” is “unfair, untrue and unhelpful.”
“It’s like [saying] you got a black eye from being punched in the face, but because you didn’t call the police, you didn’t really get a black eye,” she explained, concluding: “Unreported rapes count. Reported rapes count. End of the story.”
09of 20JANE FONDAGregg DeGuire/WireImageIn an interview with Brie Larson forThe EDIT, theGrace and Frankiestar talked about the “extent to which a patriarchy takes a toll on females” andrevealed for the first time that she was once raped.“I’ve been raped, I’ve been sexually abused as a child and I’ve been fired because I wouldn’t sleep with my boss,” she said. “I always thought it was my fault; that I didn’t do or say the right thing.“Fonda’s difficult past, she shared, is what led her to be a passionate activist for women’s rights. In 2001, the actress established the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health, which aims to help prevent teen pregnancy. Through her work, Fonda said she wants to help abuse victims “realize that [rape and abuse is] not our fault. We were violated and it’s not right.”
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JANE FONDA
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In an interview with Brie Larson forThe EDIT, theGrace and Frankiestar talked about the “extent to which a patriarchy takes a toll on females” andrevealed for the first time that she was once raped.
“I’ve been raped, I’ve been sexually abused as a child and I’ve been fired because I wouldn’t sleep with my boss,” she said. “I always thought it was my fault; that I didn’t do or say the right thing.”
Fonda’s difficult past, she shared, is what led her to be a passionate activist for women’s rights. In 2001, the actress established the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health, which aims to help prevent teen pregnancy. Through her work, Fonda said she wants to help abuse victims “realize that [rape and abuse is] not our fault. We were violated and it’s not right.”
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EVAN RACHEL WOOD
Wood revealed her reasoning behind her admission: “I don’t believe we live in a time where people can stay silent any longer. Not given the state our world is in with its blatant bigotry and sexism.”
11of 20ADRIENNE BAILONTasia Wells/Getty"I even experienced an executive that would kiss me on the lips. It consistently happened to the point where I was like, ‘This ain’t cool, man. Now he knows I’m not going to say anything.’ Which is not OK,” shared The Real cohost, following a discussion about First LadyMichelle Obama’s emotional speech about sexual assault. “Obviously that happened then, I would never allow that to happen now, but a lot of women are in fear.”
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ADRIENNE BAILON
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“I even experienced an executive that would kiss me on the lips. It consistently happened to the point where I was like, ‘This ain’t cool, man. Now he knows I’m not going to say anything.’ Which is not OK,” shared The Real cohost, following a discussion about First LadyMichelle Obama’s emotional speech about sexual assault. “Obviously that happened then, I would never allow that to happen now, but a lot of women are in fear.”
12of 20GABRIELLE UNIONAmanda Edwards/WireImageTheBirth of a Nationactress has been vocal about being raped at gunpoint while working at a Payless shoe store 24 years ago — andhas regularly used her platform to tell her story. And when old rape allegations about herBirth of a Nationdirector Nate Parker came to light recently, she spoke up again. “As a rape survivor and as an advocate, I cannot shy away from this responsibility because the conversation got difficult. I don’t want to put myself above anyone’s pain or triggers,” she toldEssence, adding that now she “can’t sell this film.” “Every victim or survivor, I believe you. I support you.”
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GABRIELLE UNION
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TheBirth of a Nationactress has been vocal about being raped at gunpoint while working at a Payless shoe store 24 years ago — andhas regularly used her platform to tell her story. And when old rape allegations about herBirth of a Nationdirector Nate Parker came to light recently, she spoke up again. “As a rape survivor and as an advocate, I cannot shy away from this responsibility because the conversation got difficult. I don’t want to put myself above anyone’s pain or triggers,” she toldEssence, adding that now she “can’t sell this film.” “Every victim or survivor, I believe you. I support you.”
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MINNIE DRIVER
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HALLE BERRY
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COREY FELDMAN
16of 20JANA KRAMERJana CruderThe performeropened up to PEOPLEabout the traumatizing experience of being married to her first husband, Michael Gambino, who physically and emotionally abused her. Easily angered and frequently jealous, “he’d come home at 3 o’clock in the morning and pick me up out of bed, throw me onto the ground and start yelling and hitting,” said Kramer, who hid bruises with makeup and kept the abuse hidden from family and friends. “I’m so embarrassed and afraid no one will love me because of my past, but I’m ready to put it out there now,” said Kramer, who is eager to use her experience to help other abused women. “If I can help one person, I’ll be thankful for what happened – and I can move forward.”
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JANA KRAMER
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The performeropened up to PEOPLEabout the traumatizing experience of being married to her first husband, Michael Gambino, who physically and emotionally abused her. Easily angered and frequently jealous, “he’d come home at 3 o’clock in the morning and pick me up out of bed, throw me onto the ground and start yelling and hitting,” said Kramer, who hid bruises with makeup and kept the abuse hidden from family and friends. “I’m so embarrassed and afraid no one will love me because of my past, but I’m ready to put it out there now,” said Kramer, who is eager to use her experience to help other abused women. “If I can help one person, I’ll be thankful for what happened – and I can move forward.”
17of 20AMBER TAMBLYNDays after the lewd Donald Trump tape was leaked, the actressopened up about her own experience with sexual assault— describing in vivid detail an encounter she had with her ex-boyfriend in public. “To this day I remember that moment. I remember the shame,” she wrote on Instagram. “I am afraid my mom will read this post. I’m even more afraid that my father could ever know this story. That it would break his heart. I couldn’t take that. But you understand, don’t you? I needed to tell a story.”
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AMBER TAMBLYN
Days after the lewd Donald Trump tape was leaked, the actressopened up about her own experience with sexual assault— describing in vivid detail an encounter she had with her ex-boyfriend in public. “To this day I remember that moment. I remember the shame,” she wrote on Instagram. “I am afraid my mom will read this post. I’m even more afraid that my father could ever know this story. That it would break his heart. I couldn’t take that. But you understand, don’t you? I needed to tell a story.”
18of 20LADY GAGAKarwai Tang/WireImage"The person that I’m singing to is the person that wants to heal me — I’m telling them they can’t,” the singer said of her song “‘Til It Happens to You,” which she wrote and recorded alongside Diane Warren forThe Hunting Ground, a documentary about rape on college campuses. “I am so sick of people walking in and out of my life, telling me that I’m gonna be okay, because I am still in so much pain that you can’t understand,” she said, citing her rape at the age of 19. “Every time I sing that song it’s difficult for me.” Gaga explained that working with Warren — who said she, too, was molested, at the age of 12 — on the song was empowering for both of the artists: “It became two women together, standing strong.”
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LADY GAGA
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“The person that I’m singing to is the person that wants to heal me — I’m telling them they can’t,” the singer said of her song “‘Til It Happens to You,” which she wrote and recorded alongside Diane Warren forThe Hunting Ground, a documentary about rape on college campuses. “I am so sick of people walking in and out of my life, telling me that I’m gonna be okay, because I am still in so much pain that you can’t understand,” she said, citing her rape at the age of 19. “Every time I sing that song it’s difficult for me.” Gaga explained that working with Warren — who said she, too, was molested, at the age of 12 — on the song was empowering for both of the artists: “It became two women together, standing strong.”
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ALI VINCENT
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20of 20RIHANNAJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAfter photos of her bruised face were leaked online in 2009, the singer made the decision to tell her story duringan interview with Oprah Winfrey onOprah’s Next Chapter. One of the standout moments of the sit-down? Rihanna revealing that she had chosen to forgive ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. “I have to move on and as I said, it happened to me. I can’t tell people how to feel about it,” she said, adding that she came to that decision after making amends with her estranged father, who had inflicted similar violence on the singer’s mother years before. “They’re entitled to feel angry because it wasn’t a good thing. I have forgiven him and that’s my personal thing.”
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RIHANNA
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After photos of her bruised face were leaked online in 2009, the singer made the decision to tell her story duringan interview with Oprah Winfrey onOprah’s Next Chapter. One of the standout moments of the sit-down? Rihanna revealing that she had chosen to forgive ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. “I have to move on and as I said, it happened to me. I can’t tell people how to feel about it,” she said, adding that she came to that decision after making amends with her estranged father, who had inflicted similar violence on the singer’s mother years before. “They’re entitled to feel angry because it wasn’t a good thing. I have forgiven him and that’s my personal thing.”
source: people.com
