Rose McGowan, known for her role in Charmed, has been vocal on social media regarding the Harvey Weinstein scandal that surfaced after a thorough investigation by The New York Times.
Recently, McGowan disclosed on Twitter that she was raped by Weinstein when she was younger.
In an interview with The Observer published on Saturday, she recounts the repercussions of coming forward about the assault.
During the interview conducted back in January, McGowan revealed that she chose not to report the alleged assault to the authorities as advised by a legal professional who indicated slim chances of success.
She expressed, “Also, I didn't want his name associated with mine in my obituary.
His name should not be uttered alongside mine in death.”
Although she refrained from involving the police, McGowan did inform the studio.
Via Twitter, she mentioned approaching Roy Price, the head of Amazon Studios, but was met with the response that no action could be taken due to lack of evidence.
Expanding on this in her interview with The Observer, she disclosed, “They threatened to blacklist me.
I was blacklisted after being assaulted because I spoke out…but only internally.”
In 1997, McGowan settled with Weinstein for $100,000, which she interprets as an acknowledgment of guilt on his part.
She asserted having a substantial number of individuals, around 150 to 200, who could testify on her behalf and hinted at possessing physical evidence.
“I underwent three surgeries on my wrist and elbow,” she stated.
“I believe that is compelling evidence.”
McGowan declared her determination to combat those complicit in enabling s** crimes within the film industry.
Criticizing the prevalent victim-blaming culture, she stated, “They instill fear into people; that's their tactic, they intimidate publishers and attorneys excessively, and I will confront them with full force.”
In the months following the interview, McGowan has actively pursued her cause.
Post the Weinstein revelations, she publicly condemned Amazon Studios for its inaction (Price is presently suspended) and labeled Ben Affleck a “deceiver” after he expressed disgust at the Weinstein accusations.
While some speculate that the suspension of her Twitter account was linked to this, Twitter cited a breach of terms for disclosing a private phone number as the reason.
Following a solidarity boycott by celebrities and women on the platform, McGowan's account was reinstated, allowing her to resume her critique of Hollywood's hypocrisy.
Lately, she has targeted figures like Weinstein's brother, Bob Weinstein, Woody Allen, and James Cordon for their responses to the scandal.
It appears that the issue of power abuse in Hollywood will continue to make headlines.
McGowan's upcoming book, Brave, acquired by HarperCollins, is anticipated to shed further light on the incidents and themes she has raised concerning s**ual assault and the entertainment industry.
She clarified to The Observer that most of the book is already written and assured that it will provide a candid portrayal of the realities without holding back.
