According to the Iron Man actress, her ex-boyfriend Brad Pitt once threatened Harvey Weinstein after hearing her say she was sexually harassed by the producer.

Last year, Gwyneth Paltrow told a forgettable story about being propositioned by producer Harvey Weinstein in the 1990s. She was also one of the first actresses to publicly denounce the crime. by this famous filmmaker.

The movie star Iron Man told The New York Times that after being chosen to play the main role in the film Emma produced by Harvey Weinstein, this producer put his hand on her and suggested to the hotel room. In a room with only the two of them, he forced Gwyneth Paltrow when she was 22 years old to massage him. “Mother of two” said she refused this request and told her boyfriend at the time, Brad Pitt. Angelina Jolie’s ex-husband also confirmed the above story.

The actress had to stay silent after being sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein at that time to protect her career Photo: Shutterstock

In the program The Howard Stern Show aired on May 23 (local time), Gwyneth Paltrow revealed more details about the incident. harassment by Harvey Weinstein. It turns out that right after hearing his lover confess his suffering, Brad Pitt acted very manly. During the premiere of Hamlet on Broadway in 1995, he “threw” Famous manufacturers against the wall. The 46-year-old star recalled what Brad Pitt said at that time: “If you dare to make her uncomfortable again, I will kill you.”

In addition, Gwyneth Paltrow added that the situation was difficult at that time when she accidentally signed a cooperation agreement in two movies produced by Harvey Weinstein. Therefore, the actress did not know what to do after the harassment incident. Luckily, Brad Pitt used his fame and power to protect Gwyneth Paltrow during a time when she had nothing in her hands. Unfortunately, the couple did not have a happy ending and broke up in 1997.

Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow in the Broadway premiere of Hamlet in 1995 Photo: Wireimage

Back to Harvey Weinstein, up to now, he has been accused by more than 80 women of sexual harassment, assault and even rape. However, the manufacturer still denies it. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office plans to prosecute Harvey Weinstein for a series of sexual crimes, including the case of forcing actress Lucia Evans to perform oral sex at a project audition < a i=1>Project Runway in 2004.