After a scandalous publication about the sexual harassment of famous film director Harvey Weinstein appeared a month ago, Hollywood became like a world of revelations, in which every day famous women tell about the indecent behavior of no less famous men. Yesterday on the Internet there were stories of two actresses - Selma Blair and Rachel McAdams, in which celebrities accused director James Toback of sexual harassment and threats.
The sad story of Selma Blair
In the distant 1999, the director James Toback conceived to remove a tape called "Harvard Tusovka." Among the actresses who decided to audition for the lead role was Selma Blair. When the celebrity agent heard that Selma wants to come to James for samples, she warned that Toback is auditioning in the hotel room. Here are what words Blair recalls that episode from his life:
"With the condition of holding a casting in the hotel room, I was totally disagree. I offered a lot of options where I could meet, but that did not suit Toba. Then the agent told me that maybe she would persuade the famous director to go down to the hotel restaurant. However, when I arrived at the meeting, they told me to go up to James's room. I really needed this role and I agreed. In the room, Tobek looked at me for a long time, and then told me to completely undress. It was in this form that the director was ready to listen to me when I read the monologue for casting. I began to say that this scheme does not interest me, then James began to praise me, saying that the role will get to me if I become more relaxed and bold. I was a little taken aback, then Tobek took my hand and said that he wanted to sleep with me. At that moment, only one thought flashed through my mind: "How can I get out of the room without rape?". I began to break free, and James let go of my hand. However, when I hurriedly left he told me that if the information about this incident poured out, he would kill me.I was so scared and dumbfounded by what happened that I was shaking. The fact that Toback molested me, for the first time in public, I speak for the first time. 17 years ago I told this only to my boyfriend, saying that he should be silent, doing nothing. I was very afraid for my life. "
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Tobacco Coveted and Rachel McAdams
After the statement of Blair appeared on the Internet, Talek's indecent behavior was confirmed by Salma's colleague, actress Rachel McAdams. She also talked about the samples of the film "Harvard Tusovka", which Rachel came to the hotel room. These are the words McAdams said:
"I'm one of those few actresses who believe that directors are sacred. I carry out their instructions without question, because I believe that all actors should do this. When they told me to go up in the room to James Toback, I did not hesitate to go to him. However, when he suggested to me completely naked, I was furious. After these words, I went to the door. True, James tried to tell me something, but I did not hear him anymore. I just left the hotel room, slamming the door.I spent the whole night digesting what had happened, and in the morning I decided to call my agent. I told her everything and she, without hiding anything, explained that I have to work with this director in different ways. And then the agent told that she suspected James of wanting to harass me. This information shocked me. It turns out that the agent was aware of Tobacco's sexual pleasures, but she did not tell me anything. I felt like a lamb, thrown to a lion. It was terrible".