Rose has spoken out amidst the scandal (Picture: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for TCM)

Rose McGowan has hit out at prominent actresses who have not spoken up amidst the sexual harassment allegations made against Harvey Weinstein.

This week, The New York Times alleged that producer Weinstein had sexually harassed female employees over a nearly thirty year period, and that he had reached private settlements with eight of them.

Amongst these allegations was one from actress Ashley Judd, who accuses Weinstein of asking her if he could massage her or if she would watch him shower – something the Miramax co-founder denies.

Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women (Picture: Tim Boxer/Getty Images)

Former Charmed actress Rose is amongst Weinstein’s accusers, and took to Twitter to point out that many of the actresses who have worked with the 65-year-old have not spoken out on the accusations.




Rose, 44, tweeted: ‘Ladies of Hollywood, your silence is deafening.’

She then said that she was not addressing Patricia Arquette, Amber Tamblyn, Lena Dunham or Brie Larson, who have all spoken out on the Weinstein scandal, tweeting: ‘This excludes #patricia #amber #lena #Brie Get brave.

Ladies of Hollywood, your silence is deafening. — rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017

‘Agents, managers, Directors, casting agents, producers, distributors, SAG, DGA, PGA, Studio heads, Network = 30 year cover up.’

Rose added that her tweets were not directed at Weinstein’s alleged victims.

Other female stars who have spoken out include Jessica Chastain, Heather Matarazzo, America Ferrera and Brooklyn Decker.

Some of Weinstein’s collaborators who have previously praised the producer but have stayed quiet on this issue include Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Nicole Kidman had previously spoken on the importance of supporting victims of abuse (Picture: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Absolut Elyx)

Nicole Kidman, who spoke about the importance of supporting victims of abuse while promoting Big Little Lies, also has not spoken on the allegations.

Weinstein is taking a leave of absence from The Miramax and Weinstein Company, and apologised for ‘causing pain’ in a statement.

He said: ‘‘I came of age in the ’60s and ’70s, when all the rules about behaviour and workplaces were different. That was the culture then. I have since learned it’s not an excuse, in the office – or out of it. To anyone.

Cate is amongst the actresses who have not addressed the accusations (Picture: Dave Benett/Getty Images for Grey Goose)

‘I realised some time ago that I needed to be a better person, and my interactions with the people I work with have changed. ‘I appreciate the way I’ve behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologise for it.

‘Though I’m trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go. That is my commitment. My journey now will be to learn about myself and conquer my demons.

‘Jay Z wrote in 4:44 “I’m not the man I thought I was, and I better be that man for my children.” The same is true for me. I want a second chance in the community, but I know I’ve got work to do to earn it. I have goals that are now priorities. Trust me, this isn’t an overnight process. I’ve been trying to do this for 10 years, and this is a wake-up call. I cannot be more remorseful about the people I hurt, and I plan to do right by all of them.’

Weinstein is behind films including Shakespeare In Love, Silver Linings Playbook, Pulp Fiction, Scream, Good Will Hunting and Chicago.



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