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Women victimized by sexual assault are uniting on Twitter with #MeToo
Right now, Twitter is filled with #MeToo replies in response to the recent Harvey Weinstein accusations that led to Rose McGowan’s Twitter suspension.
McGowan has claimed that Weinstein raped her and even spoke openly about it at the time, but was kept silent by several people in the industry.
She launched a series of tweets aimed at Hollywood personalities and execs.
@benaffleck “GODDAMNIT! I TOLD HIM TO STOP DOING THAT” you said that to my face. The press conf I was made to go to after assault. You lie.
— Rose✨McGowan (@rosemcgowan) October 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/rosemcgowan/status/917844865806778368
Harvey Weinstein allegations have been flooding the news since revelations worth decades of assault became public, leading to the film executive being taken out of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Saturday.
Alyssa Milano, McGowan’s Charmed co-star tweeted earlier today, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘Me too’ as a reply to this tweet.”
If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet. pic.twitter.com/k2oeCiUf9n
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 15, 2017
She promptly sent, “Me too” herself.
Starts now. pic.twitter.com/wlCu3ro32C
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) October 13, 2017
Nighty night for now, @Twitter #WomenBoycottTwitter https://t.co/52jJbTLjGs
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) October 13, 2017
Celebrities from across the Hollywood spectrum have shared their thoughts on #MeToo.
Gabrielle Union has opened up on Twitter, saying that the importance of exposure is why she mentioned her experience with rape in her recent new novel, We’re Going to Need More Wine.
When ppl ask why I chose to write about my rape in my book or why I continue to speak about sexual violence…this right here. https://t.co/2BaO3gNj7D
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 15, 2017
This. #MeToo https://t.co/oYiyeMxvuy
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 15, 2017
There’s been a huge response to anti-sexual harassment that’s taken over social media.
Hollywood celebrities and non-celebrities alike have spoken openly about rape and sexual harassment cases.
https://twitter.com/DebraMessing/status/919668578357452800
https://twitter.com/MeghanEMurphy/status/919674636035678211
Never forget, Sexual Harassment can happen to anyone, at anytime. It happens to both genders, both men and women. Don't be fooled, anyone no matter what can experience it. #MeToo
— bloody mary and wednesday addams (@jaakemellor) October 15, 2017
For any men out there who think #MeToo is just about women, please know, it is not. Sexual assault/harassment is not limited to one gender.
— Just a 👷♀️ in the 🌍. (@bruntofitall) October 15, 2017
#MeToo
Don't laugh it off
Don't be shamed
Don't blame yourself
Believe in yourself
Call the police IMMEDIATELY
Follow it through
Don't stop— John (@JohnnyGHowell) October 15, 2017
I'm not an actress
I'm not famous
I'm a nobody
But I'm somebody's wife
I'm Somebody's Mom
I'm Somebody's daughter
I was assaulted#MeToo— ORPHANED_ᗩᑎᑎIᗴ (@Orphaned_Annie) October 15, 2017
Heavy made a collection of Hollywood’s most subtle hints over the years that show how Weinstein’s behavior was a well-kept secret.
You can see how actors and actresses take snubs at Weinstein in a low-key but pretty high-key way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCNvREKTnQc
Organizations like the Women’s March have shown their support for this year’s spike in the feminist movement by putting together a Women’s Convention taking place from October 27-29th in Detroit.
To all the women sharing stories of sexual assault and sexual harassment, thank you for your bravery to speak up. You are not alone. #MeToo
— Women's March (@womensmarch) October 15, 2017
If you’ve been a victim of sexual assault, don’t be afraid to speak up or hold back. No woman or man should have to stay silent. If you’re a victim and need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to call the RAINN’s Sexual Assault hotline.
The hope is we’ll see an end to this treatment of men and women alike.
#MeToo is still guiding us forward in our pursuit of an equal world, but we still have a long way to go.