A group of more than 1,000 women in the American entertainment industry come along with a comprehensive plan to combat sexual harassment throughout the industry. The "Time's Up" group was formed shortly after the first round of charges against former filmmaker Harvey Weinstein, consisting of director Ave DuVernay, producer Kathleen Kennedy and numerous actors, including Emma Stone and Constance Wu.
In an open letter, the alliance acknowledged the outpouring of stories about gender-based violence and discrimination in entertainment, but wrote, “Sadly, we’re not surprised because it’s a reality we know far too well.”
Time’s Up intends to use the platform given to women in entertainment to fight for equality on behalf of women in all fields, it said.
“We want all survivors of sexual harassment, everywhere, to be heard, to be believed, and to know that accountability is possible.”
Time’s Up has already put together a $13 million fund to subsidize legal support for “women and men who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace.
Major donors to the fund include Reese Witherspoon, Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw amongst others.
Hollywood agencies ICM Partners, William Morris Endeavor, United Talent Agency and Creative Artists Agency have each donated $1 million or more.
The group is encouraging women to wear black at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards on Sunday to demonstrate against gender and racial inequality and raise awareness for their initiative.#Africa ... spill TEA.... Easy on Shade #jaiyeorie
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