Ashley Judd gets the praise she deserves for being first to speak publicly against Weinstein

As more and more damning sexual harassment and assault allegations pile up against Harvey Weinstein, people who make their living in Hollywood are praising the bravery of the women who came forward — in particular Ashley Judd, who was the first celebrity to speak on the record in last week's New York Times report.

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Judd — who described being sexually harassed by the Hollywood producer during a breakfast meeting in his hotel room when the 1997 film Kiss the Girls was shooting — said Weinstein made her feel “panicky, trapped,” and as though her career could be put in jeopardy if she ruined their relationship by refusing his advances. Read more...

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