Report: Eight women accuse Morgan Freeman of inappropriate behavior
Source: Detroit Free Press
Eight women have accused longtime actor Morgan Freeman of inappropriate behavior or harassment, a CNN investigation has revealed.
CNN reports that 16 people have spoken as part of the investigation, and 8 said they were victims of "what some called harassment and others called inappropriate behavior" by Freeman.
One production assistant told CNN that Freeman "kept trying to lift up my skirt and asking if I was wearing underwear." Another senior member on a production staff for the 2012 film "Now You See Me" said Morgan would make comments about her body on numerous occasions.
"He did comment on our bodies... We knew that if he was coming by ... not to wear any top that would show our breasts, not to wear anything that would show our bottoms, meaning not wearing clothes that (were) fitted," she told CNN.
Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/news/nation/2018/05/24/morgan-freeman-sexual-harassment/640630002/
a kennedy
(29,699 posts)This hurts!
packman
(16,296 posts)respected Freeman and the image he projected.
Alethia Merritt
(147 posts)There is no end because there is no beginning ... There should be no excuse for rape, sexual assault, inappropriate touching, etc. but the attraction of men for women is something that will always result in flirtations from both sides, men commenting on women' appearance for good or ill. Unless women just want men to not notice them in any way, I see no end to it. It is offensive to some and to others not so much. For whom are women dressing up, putting on make-up and sexy clothes?
I'm not trying to start an argument or condemn women for calling out what is offensive to them, but I am trying to understand some things about sexual harassment. When is the line crossed between flirtation and harassment?
Cal Carpenter
(4,959 posts)pepperbear
(5,648 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,376 posts)was going to post this in response to your post in the locked thread -
Yes individuals can "choose" but quite a few, particularly in certain fields, are goaded into "bad behavior" in order to be considered "socially acceptable" (i.e, the "herd mentality" ).
That "sociological" aspect is very very powerful and those who try to buck it are "punished" by the groups they associate with. Those who are very secure in themselves and beliefs manage to rise above it but most people are not like that (thus the old adage about the "sheep" ). This is why racism (and sexism and homophobia, etc) is so pervasive today after hundreds of years.
7962
(11,841 posts)I should say "many" people because not ALL are like this.
But we see how women throw themselves at men with power and money. So these guys think EVERY woman will want to be with them.
And we've even seen it show its face with powerful women to a lesser extent.
Its time this becomes part of history.
BumRushDaShow
(129,376 posts)But societies can and do enforce what is "acceptable" and what is "unacceptable".
7962
(11,841 posts)FGM being the first thing that comes to mind. Punishing women for the acts of men. etc
yardwork
(61,700 posts)We hear about the bad actors, but the vast majority of people don't act this way. I believe that some personalities choose to use a "permission state" to excuse their bad behavior.
White people who choose to be racist wouldn't be "punished" for not being racist. Instead, some people are more susceptible to indulging their resentments and fears. They seek out others who feel the same way, or they go along with the herd, but there are always lots of individuals who resist. If this weren't true, the majority would never give rights to minorities.
BumRushDaShow
(129,376 posts)but am saying that humans are social animals and generally prefer to be parts of some "group" - it's a survival tactic ("safety in numbers" ) - and this is not just something that relies on a few instances that we "hear about". There will always be individuals who operate independent of "group", but society shuffles people into "groups" and "subgroups" and each of those "groups" have "rules".
And regarding this comment - "White people who choose to be racist wouldn't be "punished" for not being racist.".... there is a derogatory term "nigger lover" that many whites got tarred and feathered with if they were a "member" (resident) of certain regional (geographic/town) "groups" and socialized with blacks, and they were further "punished" by all different means. Hell, look at how Elvis was pilloried for adopting black music and its styles (he appealed to one "group" but was denigrated and used by a group who was "in power" ) -
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/07/whats-so-great-about-elvis-he-didnt-invent-or-steal-anything/374081/
And regarding this -
This is what I am basically saying too. But I think you are putting the emphasis on the "individuals" and I am emphasizing "the group". And although you mention that "the majority would never give rights to minorities" if it hadn't been for "individuals", well some of us are still trying to get those "rights", because as we have learned, rights are often "given" (Reconstruction) and then "taken away" (Jim Crow) and then "given" (Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts) and then "taken away" (nullification of parts of those Acts), so "groups" (and group-think) still dominate over individuals unfortunately.
madaboutharry
(40,218 posts)I know there are. But this just doesn't seem to have an end in sight.
Think of all the suffering these assholes have caused.
Stuart G
(38,439 posts)madaboutharry
(40,218 posts)And he has a wonderful vintage typewriter collection, which of course makes him even better!
7962
(11,841 posts)AJT
(5,240 posts)GitRDun
(1,846 posts)i love him
cyberswede
(26,117 posts)jb5150
(1,182 posts)that many talented people have a dark side. I still have great respect for Morgan Freeman's work, but much less respect now for the man.
moreland01
(740 posts)I'll get upset when I hear that he pulled a Bill Cosby or a Harvey Weinstein or even a "Grab 'em by the P*&&y" Trump, but this doesn't rank anywhere near those.
Somebody please put him in his place and tell him to knock it off and let's move on. This guy's on our side!
AJT
(5,240 posts)is harassment. He has the power to get people fired, he's not an equal peer.
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,399 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)Your comment is quite sexist. Why is it OK to grope or make sexist comments about womens bodies acceptable? Do you think its a mans right?
Dr Hobbitstein
(6,568 posts)Being on our side means fuck all.
Delete your post.
IronLionZion
(45,514 posts)snort
(2,334 posts)mnhtnbb
(31,401 posts)Tell me it's not true. Tell me it's some RW paid to make accusations BS.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)Fuck!
Lil Missy
(17,865 posts)quartz007
(1,216 posts)in Celebrity world. It will be a much shorter list.
IluvPitties
(3,181 posts)He sounds more like a super horny old man who thinks this is the 1950s.
Not Bill Cosby or Weinstein, but...
Raine
(30,540 posts)why should that be so difficult to understand, kindergartners know that!
Baclava
(12,047 posts)I'm sure it was all done in the name of science, looking for that elusive wormhole
sarc