Director Peter Jackson says he is now realizing that Harvey Weinstein's advice to avoid working with Mira Sorvino or Ashley Judd was likely part of a smear campaign against the two actresses. Thank you Peter Jackson for being honest. I’m just heartsick https://t.co/ljK9NqICbm — @MiraSorvinoJudd and Sorvino are among dozens of women who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson says he is now realizing that Harvey Weinstein's advice to avoid working with Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd was likely part of a smear campaign against the two actresses. If we were unwitting accomplices in harming their careers, Fran and I unreservedly apologize to both Ashley and Mira."

Source: CBC News December 16, 2017 15:00 UTC