We’ve given Rose McGowan a hard time here for her political opinions, but it’s important that we also give her credit where it’s due. McGowan has been arguably the loudest celebrity voice condemning Hollywood’s tolerance for sexual misconduct and rape.
More from Vanity Fair:
In 2016, Rose McGowan made waves when she alleged that a studio head had raped her. Using the hashtag #WhyWomenDontReport, she said she never reported the alleged crime because she was told that she could never win such a case: “A (female) criminal attorney said because I’d done a sex scene in a film I would never win against the studio head,” she wrote. McGowan added that her ex-partner sold the film she was working on to her alleged rapist’s company, and that the man’s behavior was “an open secret in Hollywood/Media.”
“They shamed me while adulating my rapist,” she wrote.
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Since the Times revelation, McGowan has not mentioned Weinstein by name—but she has alluded to the news on Twitter.
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Though McGowan might never formally name Weinstein for a variety of reasons—including her alleged settlement, which may have come coupled with an N.D.A.—her tweets have made it clear that she has a personal connection to the Weinstein allegations. Perhaps now that they’re out in the open, the actress will speak openly about them as well.
It’s been a few days since that piece was written, and it looks like McGowan is more boldly condemning Weinstein — and everyone she says has enabled his sick lecherousness over the years. Over the weekend, McGowan let loose:
Ladies of Hollywood, your silence is deafening.
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
How about we get all these powerful abusers out of power, instead of attacking those they've hurt?
— CV White (@vicarious24) October 7, 2017
I’m speaking to those he hasn’t https://t.co/lhRY9is6Up
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
Agents, managers, Directors, casting agents, producers, distributors, SAG, DGA, PGA, Studio heads, Network = 30 year cover up
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
Power and peace to you, Lauren Sivan ????? https://t.co/g6eAHKreXm
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
Thank you @bourdain for your support & truth https://t.co/cRKHpbMAXR
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
To all who will read this: join, come on in, water’s fine. It’s beautiful here, the views are soul stirring. Be Brave. I know you can.
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
Here’s why you should be an ally. Do you know what it felt like for 18 years? It felt like this. pic.twitter.com/MTZTFGMo7h
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
And what it feels like now. National sexual assault hotline: 1-800-656-4673 pic.twitter.com/sEbbJJDmm0
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
✊️? speak truth to Power https://t.co/cTL4mwAmo3
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
I can't imagine how hard it is for @AshleyJudd and @rosemcgowan to speak out in this deafening silence. ?
— Aimee Carrero Rock (@aimeecarrero) October 7, 2017
But if we were Jennifer Lawrence or Ben Affleck https://t.co/mp9H768vG2
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
This is about a power structure that needs to be brought down. I cannot thank the women who came forward & the boss writers at #NYT enough
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 7, 2017
How can we inspire more of your colleagues to follow w in your footsteps? https://t.co/UEBgF49QMm
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 8, 2017
I don’t know Alyssa, how can we? https://t.co/9nAIcOabr2
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 8, 2017
Ouch.
With @Alyssa_Milano often rightfully calling out wrongs against women, her silence in support of Charmed co-star @rosemcgowan is deafening. https://t.co/cygbFWJOqd
— DeAnn Welker (@deannw) October 8, 2017
Extremely.
Thank you.
— ashley judd (@AshleyJudd) October 8, 2017
No, thank you https://t.co/xQNlreonEF
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 8, 2017
This is the girl that was hurt by a monster. This is who you are shaming with your silence. pic.twitter.com/TrtRNiYfIT
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 8, 2017
what about Bob? pic.twitter.com/2qll2RjDcE
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 8, 2017
I salute you #jodikantor #megantwohey & @nyt editor thank you for your incredible work. You’ve saved lives with your bravery pic.twitter.com/4VbzGfDwRM
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
And for my sweet @rosemcgowan who I’ve been texting, blessing and holding in my heart this week.
I see you. We all do.
— Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) October 9, 2017
I raise my sword to all who fight for truth and justice. We will prevail. https://t.co/bShb9cOvoH
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
1. For years @rosemcgowan has been treated by a pariah by some in Hollywood because she dared to speak out about what was really going on
— Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) October 9, 2017
The golden swamp must be drained https://t.co/QC3iObbtG7
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
Today, she’s still on a tear — and she’s taking no prisoners.
You need to wonder why so few men having worked with Harvey Weinstein took a public stand so far. Why, Quentin, Robert and the likes?
— screen/read (@screenread) October 9, 2017
Because they are weak and scared https://t.co/2oloyvse1Z
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
Getting a lot of push back on twitter on whether Meryl Streep knew about Harvey Weinstein. Most people thinking she knew.
— Melissa Silverstein (@melsil) October 9, 2017
Note no pushback or any convo on Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Quentin Tarantino, Colin Firth, Ryan Coogler, Tom Hooper, Daniel Day-Lewis. https://t.co/VKiWkuAJb0
— Sasha Stone (@AwardsDaily) October 9, 2017
.@rosemcgowan calls on entire Weinstein board to resign: "The men of Hollywood need to know they own no woman.” https://t.co/VORlbYKnS7
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 9, 2017
I NEED YOU TO RETWEET THIS https://t.co/kpu3wy7qvI
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
.@rosemcgowan calls on entire Weinstein board to resign: "The men of Hollywood need to know they own no woman.” https://t.co/VORlbYKnS7
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) October 9, 2017
Robert Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar – you do not get to hide #RESIGN #rosearmy https://t.co/kpu3wy7qvI
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
Bob Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar, David Glasser: you knew. you funded. you are guilty. #resign
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
RETWEET THIS NOW: Bob Weinstein, Lance Maerov, Richard Koenigsberg and Tarak Ben Ammar, David Glasser #RESIGN
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
He financed the first 14 years of my career – and now I know while I was profiting, others were in terrible pain. It makes me feel ashamed. https://t.co/T0hInW7EqJ
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) October 9, 2017
Call on the board to resign or you still suck https://t.co/aMqm9CZQxR
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
Hey @mattdamon what’s it like to be a spineless profiteer who stays silent? pic.twitter.com/rp0OrRrpqJ
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
Here’s what she’s referring to:
Matt Damon and Russell Crowe reportedly helped kill a 2004 New York Times Harvey Weinstein article https://t.co/bjEoHZEHxT
— Vulture (@vulture) October 9, 2017
Wow.
Ben Affleck Casey Affleck, how’s your morning boys?
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
If they’ve got consciences, not good, we imagine.
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Update:
More:
2. But through their bravery we move forward as a culture, and I thank them. Stand with @AshleyJudd @rosemcgowan and others.
— Julianne Moore (@_juliannemoore) October 9, 2017
Yes, now call for the board to be dissolved or this means nothing. https://t.co/5BOXLOZE4x
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 9, 2017
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