It took three days to bring down one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. Technically. Three days from the publication of an investigative exposé to him being fired by the board of the company he co-founded. The story spanned decades, but it took that long to gather the evidence.
I keep reading: Why now? Or, yeah, they knew what they were getting themselves into. And no one else said anything? Classic victim blaming.
When you're starting out, you might put up with inappropriate behaviors because it might be implied that you might "never work in this town again." You might not even realize that's not acceptable. Or you know that's wrong but you don't think you have other choices or options. Especially in a cut-throat industry, it's either put up or put out.
Manipulators know whom they can manipulate. He did not pull the same trick with established actresses because they didn't need him. That's why they're caught off-guard. If they heard the rumors, they were in denial.
It's an open secret, but unless you understand the human psyche, don't judge. We're VERY good at denial; it's a very powerful defense mechanism. Just imagine how devastating it would be to face and acknowledge every adversity and humiliation.
So, reader, I am asking for your thoughts. Have you ever faced a situation when you just didn't want to acknowledge what was happening? Do you think we are foolish to want to protect ourselves by pretending bad things aren't actually happening?
As always, please keep it civil and relevant. I promise I will refrain from commenting on your experience, but I might be curious enough to ask questions to better understand your story.
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