Streep, Lawrence and more stars react to Weinstein’s ouster

Meryl Streep

LOS ANGELES: A number of Hollywood celebrities have reacted to the ouster of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein from the company he co-founded amid accusations of decades of sexual harassment.
“The disgraceful news about Harvey Weinstein has appalled those of us whose work he championed, and those whose good and worthy causes he supported. The intrepid women who raised their voices to expose this abuse are our heroes.”
— Actress Meryl Streep

“Whilst there is no doubt that Harvey Weinstein has helped and championed my film career for the past 20 years, I was completely unaware of these offenses which are, of course, horrifying, and I offer my sympathy to those who have suffered, and wholehearted support to those who have spoken out.”
— Actress Judi Dench

“My heart goes out to all of the women affected by these gross actions. And I want to thank them for their bravery to come forward.”
— Actress Jennifer Lawrence

“I am sitting here, deeply upset, acknowledging to myself that, yes, for many years, I have been aware of the vague rumors that Harvey Weinstein had a pattern of behaving inappropriately around women. Harvey has always been decent to me, but now that the rumors are being substantiated, I feel angry and darkly sad.”
— Actress Glenn Close
“Yes. I’m sick of the media demanding only women speak up. What about the men? Perhaps many are afraid to look at their own behavior.....”
— Actress Jessica Chastain

“He financed the first 14 years of my career — and now I know while I was profiting, others were in terrible pain. It makes me feel ashamed.”
— Filmmaker Kevin Smith

“There is no excuse for monsters like Harvey Weinstein. It is up to all of us, men and women, to speak up against sexual harassment and abuse.”
— Director Paul Feig

“H Weinstein -yikes! Disgusting and creepy. So is ‘leader of the free world’ btw.”
— Actor Michael Keaton

“The ‘old dinosaur’ explanation does not cut it. DECADES of using power to intimidate women for sexual gain is reprehensible and inexcusable.” — Actress Emmy Rossum on Twitter.

“Easy to think Weinstein company took swift action but this has actually been the slowest action because they always always knew.” — Actress and writer Lena Dunham on Twitter.
“Women speak out about sexual harassment + Harvey Weinstein gets fired. This is the best + most inspiring news story I have seen in a while.” — Actress Heather Graham on Twitter.
“What Harvey Weinstein did was abhorrent. He admits he did it. Why should anyone be silent in their disgust and support for his victims?” — Director Judd Apatow on Twitter.
“Heed the mantra and never forget: Women. Have. Nothing. To. Gain. And. Everything. To Lose. By. Coming. forward.” — Actress, writer and director Amber Tamblyn on Twitter.