Harvey Weinstein Believes He Did More For Women Than Anyone In Hollywood

Harvey Weinstein, who has been accused of sexual harassment by more than 80 women, believes that he did more for women in Hollywood than any other producer or director.

In an interview with Page Six, the 67-year-old business mogul said that he gave more chances to female directors in the industry than anyone ever did. He also noted that he should be remembered for what he did for women in their profession rather than for the numerous accusations against him.

Weinstein, who is currently on trial for most of the accusations, shared that he is a “forgotten man” now, even when he made more movies about women than any filmmaker in history. He also insisted he was a pioneer in giving chances to various female filmmakers who wanted to showcase their talent in front of the world.

“I made more movies directed by women and about women than any filmmaker, and I am talking about 30 years ago. I am not talking about now when it’s vogue. I did it first! I pioneered it! My work has been forgotten,” Weinstein said.

Last week, while appearing at a court in Manhattan, Weinstein was seen walking with the help of a walker. As soon as the photos surfaced online, many believed that it was a gimmick by the disgraced producer to gain some sympathy.

During the interview, the producer did not hold back in sharing how heavily he relied on a walker to reach the court premises. He underwent a spinal surgery last week. According to him, the surgery went well and he is recovering.

Later in the interview, he confessed that he only agreed to do it since he wanted to tell the world about his ailments. He refused to talk about the allegations that have been made against him.

“I want this city to recognize who I was instead of what I have become,” Weinstein concluded.

Last month, Weinstein’s request to dismiss a couple of sexual assault charges was denied by a New York judge. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the announcement meant that the “Sopranos” actress, who accused the producer of rape, will now be able to testify against him. The victim, who is believed to be Annabella Sciorra, will now testify that Weinstein sexually assaulted her 26 years ago.

However, the producer is unlikely to be criminally charged with the sexual assault charges made by Sciorra because the statute of limitations has run out.

The trial is expected to kick off Jan. 6, 2020.

For the uninitiated, the “Me Too” movement started in 2017 when Ashley Milano revealed that she was sexually assaulted by Weinstein. The movement became a phenomenon after a story published by The New York Times, which detailed decades of allegations of sexual harassment against the co-founder of The Weinstein Company. Actresses Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd were among the women who came forward to tell their stories.

Dozens of A-list actresses broke their silence later and accused the producer of sexual misconduct. The names included the likes of Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cara Delevingne, Kate Beckinsale, Lena Headey, Lupita Nyong’o, Uma Thurman and Lea Seydoux.