Ben Affleck weathered controversy in 2017, after the firestorm “Me Too” movement came crashing down on powerful Hollywood elite Harvey Weinstein. The actor got his start with Weinstein backing his Oscar-winning film “Good Will Hunting.” Affleck addressed the allegations against the disgraced producer on Twitter, writing, “I am saddened and angry that a man who I worked with used his position of power to intimidate, sexually harass, and manipulate many women over decades.”
His former “Phantoms” co-star Rose McGowan didn’t take too kindly to his statement. The actor had her fair share of struggles with Weinstein — abuses that awarded her a $100,000 settlement in 2017 as revealed by The New York Times. She fired back at Affleck on Twitter and suggested that not only was he aware of Weinstein’s behavior but that following her alleged assault, the actor had said to her, “Goddamnit! I told him to stop doing that.”
The “Daredevil” actor put out yet another fire when a “Total Request Live” video from 2003 resurfaced in which he appeared to grab host Hilarie Burton’s breast. The video showed Affleck leaning into hug Burton and asking, “How old are you, 19?” before discreetly groping her. When the incident was brought back to light in 2017, Burton revealed that she hadn’t forgotten the incident, tweeting, “I had to laugh back then so I wouldn’t cry.” The actor acknowledged his behavior on Twitter, writing, “I acted inappropriately toward Ms. Burton and I sincerely apologize.”
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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