
#MeToo.
With these two simple words, thousands of women – and men – are uniting to highlight just how widespread sexual harassment and assault are.
On Sunday night,Charmedactress, Alyssa Milano called for women from all walks of life to stand in solidarity in response to the barrage of actresses and women in media coming forward with their stories of sexual harassment, assault, and even rape at the hands of disgraced Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein.
“If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet,” the 44-year-old posted to Twitter.
If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet. pic.twitter.com/k2oeCiUf9n
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 15, 2017
Since the tweet was posted, tens of thousands have replied to Milano’s call alone, with many more sharing their stories in individual posts.
Among these are celebrities including Lady Gaga, Gabrielle Union, Sheryl Crow, Sarah Hyland, Busy Philipps, Viola Davis, Barry Crimmins, Anna Paquin, Patricia Arquette, Debra Messing, Rosario Dawson and Evan Rachel Wood.
— xoxo, Gaga (@ladygaga) October 15, 2017
This. #MeToo https://t.co/oYiyeMxvuy
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) October 15, 2017
#metoo A manager on my first big tour as a backup singer. When I went to a lawyer he told me to suck it up bc the guy could do a lot for me.
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) October 16, 2017
You are not alone. #MeToo
— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) October 16, 2017
It’s funny. I just figured it goes without saying. #MeToo
— Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) October 16, 2017
As a male childhood rape survivor who has gone public and had so many disclose to me, I promise: any rape stat you see is low. #MeToo
— Barry Crimmins (@crimmins) October 15, 2017
Me too
— Anna Paquin (@AnnaPaquin) October 15, 2017
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) October 15, 2017
Me too https://t.co/ScX67Kmmiy
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) October 15, 2017
All too pervasive… Me too. #MeToo #TogetherWeRise https://t.co/ju5K3USDt8
— Rosario Dawson (@rosariodawson) October 16, 2017
Because I was shamed and considered a “party girl” I felt I deserved it. I shouldnt have been there, I shouldn’t have been “bad” #metoo
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) October 16, 2017
Whether you’re reading it, scrolling past it, tweeting it, or perhaps, the reason someone else is, the message is clear:
You are not alone. And this will no longer be tolerated.
LISTEN:
If you or someone you know is experiencing sexual or domestic abuse, please contact 1800 RESPECT. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
Amy Clark
Lifestyle Editor
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