As we’ve covered previously, actors and actresses that have previously worked with Woody Allen are now being forced to speak out on the sexual assault controversy surrounding the filmmaker. While some have gone on the record to defend the director, many have spoken out about how the allegations about him are enough for them to never work with Allen again. Some people have gone so far as to donate their salaries.
Recently, actress Cate Blanchett was a guest on CNN’s “Amanpour,” where the host, Christiane Amanpour asked her flat-out about the allegations against Woody Allen, and why the actress has been silent.
“How do you juxtapose being a #MeToo proponent, a Time’s Up proponent, and staying silent or having worked with Woody Allen?” Amanpour asked.
“I don’t think I’ve stayed silent at all. At the time that I worked with Woody Allen, I knew nothing of the allegations,” Blanchett responded. “At the time, I said it’s a very painful and complicated situation for the family, which I hope they have the ability to resolve.”
For those that have worked with Allen, this response is the typical answer given. Denying knowledge absolves guilt for working with him, however, it’s the actions moving forward that seems to be the differentiating factor between those who have spoken out.
Blanchett continues, “If these allegations need to be reexamined which, in my understanding, they’ve been through court, then I’m a big believer in the justice system and setting legal precedents. If the case needs to be reopened, I am absolutely, wholeheartedly in support of that.”
Uh oh, it looks like Blanchett is going for the Allen defense of “these allegations have already been tried in court.” While others have used this as a way to justify working with the filmmaker, it seems like Blanchett is using it as a way to segue into her bigger point. She believes that the way these accusations are being made, via social media, is the problem.
“Social media is fantastic about raising the awareness of issues, but it’s not the judge and jury,” said the actress. “I feel that these things need to go into court, so if these abuses have happened, the person is prosecuted and so someone who is not in the shiny industry that I am can use that legal precedent to protect themselves. Always, in my industry or any other industry, they’re preyed upon because they’re vulnerable.”
As many people have said, all over various media outlets, it’s not as simple as that. Most sexual misconduct, whether it be harassment or assault, never makes it to court and is swept under the rug. Social media has become a platform for people, particularly women, to speak up and have their voices heard when maybe the legal system or others in power have not.
We’ll have to see if Blanchett further clarifies her statements moving forward.
You can watch the whole exchange below:
https://twitter.com/TowerwhiteDani/status/976553881009143809
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Charles Barfield, you are an absolute fucking retard.
“Most sexual misconduct, whether it be harassment or assault, never makes it to court and is swept under the rug.”
Except Dylan Farrow was heard in 1992 and 1993. This was a HUGE scandal back then. No “silencing” or “sweeping under the rug” here. Mia Farrow had (and still has) a lot of power. Today Ronan Farrow and Dylan Farrow have access to media and have continued to spread half-truths and lies regarding this case.
FACTS:
These allegations were thoroughly investigated by two different institutions (Yale-New Haven Hospital and NY Child Services). Both concluded the abuse did not take place.
Blanchett is right to know where to draw the line between lynching mobs and respect for justice.
Whoever wrote this stupid article is an idiot.
So Blanchett never heard about sexual abuse allegations leveled against one of the most famous movie directors of all time? She’s probably never heard of Roman Polanski either.
lmao you got the fanboys mad. Go Charles!
The Playlist has turned into an ultra biased rag. One day these perspectives will be looked on as idiotic and part of a mob mentality. Blanched makes sense and she’s one of the few out there right now who does.
Do one Charles! Yet again, your judgement of those that have worked with Allen stinks. You know nothing of the family issues(other than what is public record and what Ronan and Woody have said in response)
You are simply choosing to believe one person over another.
Bravo Travis! This stinks, stinks, stinks. Stick to reporting the news instead of judging it. Abhorrent.
Social media is driven by mob mentality and should be ignored entirely.
This Barfield dude is the new Juggernaut I guess. It is a shame..
Blanchett is such a reasonable person amidst a sea of sheep mentality.
Ms. Blanchett – you’ve got guts. I applaud you for having the courage to speak your mind. Of course now, you’ll be a target for whatever hateful bullshit the trolls can muster. I have a feeling you are more than equal to their scurrilous bluster.