As Hollywood moved to distance itself from Weinstein, Streep said she had been appalled by the claims made against the film studio executive she once likened to "God" in a 2012 awards speech. His "behaviour is inexcusable, but the abuse of power familiar," Streep said a statement. In a statement to the Huffington Post, Streep said she had been unaware of claims that Weinstein undressed in front of actresses and assistants and asked young women to give him massages. "The disgraceful news about Harvey Weinstein has appalled those of us whose work he championed," Streep said. Weinstein is the latest US media or entertainment industry titan to face sexual harassment accusations.

Source: bd News24 October 10, 2017 03:45 UTC