Movie hardman Terry Crews reveals he was fondled by Hollywood exec at A-list party
The muscle-bound Expendables star opened up about his ordeal on Twitter saying he did not retaliate over fears he'd be jailed or "ostracised" by the film industry
HOLLYWOOD hardman Terry Crews has told how he was groped by a movie executive at an A-list party.
The muscle-bound Expendables star opened up about his ordeal saying he did not retaliate over fears he'd be jailed or "ostracised" by the film industry.
The 6ft 3ins giant, best known for his role in the TV sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine, said he decided to speak out following the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
The shamed movie mogul is facing mounting accusations following an sexual harrasment expose by the New York Times and subsequent claims of rape.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie are among the high-profile stars to have claimed the producer made unwanted advances toward them.
Weinstein has vehemently denied the claims and said all his sexual relations were consensual.
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In a Twitter stream, former NFL Crews, 49, said the allegations surrounding Weinstein were giving him “PTSD” because “this kind of thing happened” to himself.
He described how, at an industry function in 2016, an unnamed executive groped his genitals in front of his wife while grinning "like a jerk”.
The actor said he suppressed his urge to hit out at his pervy attacker because he feared he would end up in jail.
“‘240 lbs. Black Man stomps out Hollywood Honcho' would be the headline the next day,” he said.
Crews revealed the unnamed executive apologised to him the next day and he did not pursue his complaint for fear he would be “ostracised”.
The man mountain added the ordeal meant he could “empathise with those who have remained silent” and he hoped him going public would "deter a predator".
In her account of harassment claims against Weinstein, Paltrow said she also feared repercussions for her career if she were to speak out.
After her then-boyfriend, Brad Pitt, confronted Weinstein and told him to leave her alone, the Miramax producer warned her not to tell anyone else.
"I thought he was going to fire me," she said.
What we know so far...
- On October 5th, The New York Times publishes an article about Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct revealing settlements with at least eight women.
- The movie mogul then issues a statement admitting he has "caused a lot of pain" apologising for his actions.
- He's fired by the board of the Hollywood business he launched - The Weinstein Company - with "immediate effect".
- His growing list of accusers include Angelina Jolie, Asia Argento , Gwyneth Paltrow, Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd.
- The New Yorker claims three women have accused him of rape, allegations he “unequivocally denies”.
- British wife Georgina Chapman announces she is leaving him saying: "My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain."
- Weinstein reportedly heads for treatment for sex addiction and behavioural issues at a European clinic.
- The Oscar winner's film credits include Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting and Django Unchained, Gangs of New York and Shakespeare in Love.
