Harvey Weinstein has officially been registered as a s*x offender and sentenced to 23 years in prison by Judge James Burke on March 11, 2020. The former Hollywood mogul was found guilty of criminal s*xual act in the first-degree and third-degree rape.
As justice was finally served, Hollywood celebrated the outcome, and Kate Beckinsale joined in the rejoicing. In an Instagram post, the actress not only expressed her delight for the win on behalf of women but also recollected a harrowing incident she experienced with Harvey during the New York premiere of Serendipity back in 2001.
Harvey Weinstein Shamed Kate Beckinsale For Her Clothes
Commencing her narrative, Kate Beckinsale delved into how the cast of Serendipity approached the premiere with caution, given that it occurred after the 9/11 attack. Alongside her account, she shared photos from the premiere event.
“These photos were taken at the premiere of Serendipity on October 5, 2001. We all refused to go because holding a premiere mere weeks after 9/11 with the city still smoking felt like the most insensitive, tone-deaf, disrespectful idea possible. But Harvey insisted. We flew into New York and somehow got through it.”
Afterward, the 46-year-old actress recounted the morning after when Harvey Weinstein extended an invitation for her to visit his house.
“The minute the door closed he started screaming ‘You stupid fucking C**T, you C**T you ruined my premiere.’ I had no idea what he was talking about and started to shake. He said, ‘If I am throwing a red carpet you get in a tight dress, you shake your a** you shake your t**s you do not go down it looking like a f*****g lesbian you stupid f*****g c**t .”
Recalling the incident, Beckinsale expressed her disbelief at Harvey’s outburst, which evoked a strong emotional response, leading her to burst into tears. She attempted to reason with him, reminding him of the ongoing crisis in the city, with people still searching for their loved ones.
“He said, ‘I don’t care – it’s my f*****g premiere and if I want p***y on the red carpet that’s what I get.’ Screaming. Livid.”
According to Beckinsale, none of the cast felt the premiere was suitable, let alone dressing up as if it were a bachelor party.
Kate Beckinsale Managed To Escape The Situation
Kate Beckinsale revealed that she successfully extricated herself and her child from the situation. She mentioned that this incident was just one of many experiences for which there was no recourse and no felony charge. Despite the lack of legal consequences, she expressed that she endured punishment for standing up to him and rejecting his advances over the years, which had a lasting and harmful impact.
In conclusion, Beckinsale expressed her relief upon hearing about Harvey’s 23-year prison sentence. She conveyed that this verdict brings relief not only to herself but also to all the women who suffered from his sexual assaults and rapes. She further expressed hope that such a severe punishment would serve as a deterrent against such behavior in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Source: People
