Today in the press appeared quite frank recognition of the Hollywood star Uma Thurman, in which she accused the famous film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. The 47-year-old actress described in detail how Harvey behaved with her while working on projects.
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The incident with Weinstein became known due to the fact that some time ago the New York Times published the confession of several women that Harvey had harassed them. After that, numerous stories of the victims of Weinstein followed about his obscene behavior. And now, when the accusations about Harvey have calmed down a little, today they published a new one in which 47-year-old Uma Thurman accused the film producer of harassment.
Ambiguous attitude to Thurman from Weinstein appeared in 1994, when they worked together on the tape "Pulp Fiction". Here are some words that recall Uma's collaboration with the famous producer:
"At the very beginning of our communication, I realized that Harvey is a very interesting person. Yes, he has some personal moments that can not be explained, but in general, I considered him a genius of cinema with quirks. We became friends with him so much that I began to perceive him as a very good friend. Perhaps this is what caused all that happened to me next. One day, one day, he came to my hotel room in one bathrobe on his naked body and suggested discussing some shooting moments. We talked for a long time about work, and then he got up and invited me to go out with him. At first I could not understand anything, but quietly followed him. As a result, we ended up in the sauna. When we went there I began to understand that the situation looks extremely ridiculous. I was wearing leather pants, a jacket and boots. I told Harvey about this, and without hesitation he let me go. "
After that, Uma told the continuation of the relationship with Harvey:
"Then I did not give Weinstein this deed due importance and continued to communicate with him, as if nothing had happened. Literally in a few weeks we again were alone in an empty hotel room. And then Weinstein went on to offensive actions. He pushed me on the bed and began rubbing against me, trying to rape me. He touched me everywhere, but I so squealed, turned and resisted, that it did not work. As a result, I managed to escape from the number, but I will never forget this episode. "
Further, Thurman described the threats and apologies that followed this incident from the film producer:
"Literally the next day I received a huge bouquet of roses, in which there was a note with apologies. Harvey tried to hush up this situation and did everything so that no one would know about it. He called me, sent messages, but I tried not to react to them. After a little reflection, I realized that it would not be possible to just break up relations with Vainshtein, because we are tied up with a huge number of common projects. After the next call of the film producer, I agreed to a meeting, but took a girlfriend with me. When we arrived at the hotel, I was sure that we would have a talk with Harvey in the restaurant, but he urged me to come to the room. I remember how I told Weinstein the following words: "If you try to do what I did with me again, then I will destroy your family and career. But then he just laughed at me. "
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Sayings of a friend Uma Thurman
After that, the New York Times published a few words that Ilona, the friend of Uma, who accompanied the Hollywood celebrity to the meeting with Harvey, said:
"She was away not very long, but when Uma came out, I could not believe my eyes. She did not have a face, her hair was disheveled, and her eyes were constantly running around. Uma did not answer my questions, then I had to call a taxi and go with her home. She was shaking in the car, but she was still silent. I do not know until now what happened to them with Harvey, but this meeting strongly influenced her. "