Brie Larson and Judd Apatow speak out after Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations: ‘I stand with the brave survivors’

The Oscar-winning actress is among the few big name stars to voice her opinion 
Speaking out: Brie Larson voices her support for sexual abuse survivors
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Jennifer Ruby6 October 2017
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Brie Larson and Judd Apatow are among the biggest names to speak out in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

The majority of the Hollywood A-list remained silent on social media as the New York Times published their investigation into reported incidents of sexual abuse against actresses and female employees on Thursday.

Oscar-winner Larson showed her support for victims of sexual abuse, saying that she believed them “as always”.

“As always, I stand with the brave survivors of sexual assault and harassment. It's not your fault. I believe you,” she wrote.

Film producer Apatow also decided to make his voice heard, writing: “People with money pay off the people they hurt. Like Trump did with Trump U and like Cosby. If you accept the cash they keep doing it.”

Lena Dunham told her fans that the women who spoke out against Weinstein “deserve our awe”, describing them as “brave.”

Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg was asked about the allegations on the red carpet at the premiere of new HBO documentary Spielberg on Thursday night.

Producer Harvey Weinstein has apologised following claims of sexual assault
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He simply said: ‘I have a lot of opinions about that.”

After the Times published their report, which included a damming interview with actress Ashley Judd, Weisntein released a statement.

"I appreciate the way I've behaved with colleagues in the past has caused a lot of pain, and I sincerely apologise for it”, the statement read.

"I came of age in the 60's and 70's, when all the rules about behaviour and workplaces were different. That was the culture then.

"I have since learned it's not an excuse, in the office - or out of it. To anyone.

"I realised some time ago that I needed to be a better person and my interactions with the people I work with have changed.”

He added: “Though I'm trying to do better, I know I have a long way to go. That is my commitment.”

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