In a recent interview on Megyn Kelly Today, British actress Jane Seymour revealed that she was s**ually assaulted by a Hollywood producer.
Seymour joined the #metoo movement by sharing her own experience of assault.
According to Seymour, she was invited to attend a screening of her film test at the home of a well-known Hollywood producer.
However, upon arrival, she found herself alone with the producer.
It was during this encounter that he put his hand on her upper thigh inappropriately and told her that she knew what she needed to do if she wanted the role in his film.
Feeling uncomfortable and violated, Seymour immediately left his home.
Interestingly, Seymour later attended a private dinner for Princess Margaret at the same man's house.
He offered her the role that would eventually make her a star in the film Somewhere in Time.
This seemed to confirm that the producer in question was Ray Stark, as Seymour had previously mentioned attending a party at his home where he entertained a member of the British royal family.
During the interview, Seymour also shared another disturbing incident involving her own son.
She revealed that he was recently drugged by a powerful publicist after a film premiere.
The publicist then attempted to drive off with her son, who was fortunately accompanied by a friend that intervened and helped them escape.
Seymour explained that she came to Hollywood at a young age to do a screen test for her first Hollywood movie.
Another producer had seen her test and wanted her to audition for another film.
This second producer invited her to his house for a screening with other people present.
However, when Seymour arrived, there were no other people in sight.
The producer then made inappropriate advances towards her, putting his hand on her thigh and implying that she needed to do something in return for the role.
Feeling frightened and threatened, Seymour left the producer's house.
He warned her never to disclose what had happened, threatening that she would never work again if she did.
Seymour decided to lie to her team about attending the meeting, and later found out that they were relieved she hadn't gone due to rumors they had heard about the producer's behavior.
Ray Stark, the producer implicated in Seymour's assault, was known for launching Barbara Streisand's career by casting her in Funny Girl.
He also produced other successful films such as The Way We Were and Annie, earning himself two Oscar nominations.
Seymour's interview shed light on the pervasive issue of s**ual assault in Hollywood.
She bravely shared her own experiences and joined the growing chorus of voices demanding change and accountability in the industry.
Seymour hopes that by speaking out, she can inspire others to come forward and put an end to the culture of abuse.
