Terry Crews Speaks About Sexual Assault Experience Amid Harvey Weinstein Controversy

The recent sexual harassment controversy involving Harvey Weinstein prompted Terry Crews to share his personal experience relating to the same concern.

In a series of tweets, Crews confessed that he was sexually harassed by a Hollywood executive. The "White Chicks" star admitted that he was with his wife when an executive groped his privates.

"This whole thing with Harvey Weinstein is giving me PTSD. Why? Because this kind of thing happened to ME," Crews wrote on Twitter. "My wife n I were at a Hollywood function last year n a high level Hollywood executive came over 2 me and groped my privates. Jumping back I said 'What are you doing?!' My wife saw everything n we looked at him like he was crazy. He just grinned like a jerk."

He initially wanted to attack the man but decided to keep his cool because he doesn't want to make headlines. "I was going to kick his [explicit] right then— but I thought twice about how the whole thing would appear. '240 lbs. Black Man stomps out Hollywood Honcho' would be the headline the next day," Crews continued.

However, he opened up the incident to his colleagues and it reached the executive, who eventually called him and issued an apology but didn't explain why he did it. Crews decided to not take his concern further because he didn't want to be ostracized especially since his predator is powerful and influential. This is why he fully understands why most victims, especially women, tend to keep their silence.

"The Expendables" star shared that while he loves his work, he is very much disappointed that these incidents happen in the industry. Crews also stressed that Weinstein is not the only perpetrator in this crime and that Hollywood isn't the only place where harassment happens. "To the casualties of this behavior— you are not alone," he added.

"Hopefully, me coming forward with my story will deter a predator and encourage someone who feels hopeless," Crews concluded.

In related news, Weinstein's wife, Georgina Chapman, already said that she is leaving the film producer. Fashion designer Donna Karan, on the other hand, was slammed for saying Weinstein is "wonderful" when she graced the CineFashion Film Awards red carpet amid the sexual harassment controversy. However, Karan explained that her statement was for Weinstein and his wife, Chapman, and not about the rape allegations.

"My statements were taken out of context and do not represent how I feel about the current situation concerning Harvey Weinstein," Karran said. "I believe that sexual harassment is NOT acceptable and this is an issue that MUST be addressed once and for all regardless of the individual. I am truly sorry to anyone that I offended and everyone that has ever been a victim."