Feline wrote:Guest wrote:Vicky wrote:Lambert wrote:Actors of both sexes have chosen to sleep their way to a successful career. Obviously having sex should not have been necessary to advance their career, and those in positions of power should not have demanded it, and should be publicly shamed. Nevertheless, actors made that choice. And if Weinstein and others are going to be forced to come clean, then those actors who slept their way to the top should be honest about their choices too.
The so called "Casting Couch" has existed since Hollywood started.
It's not a new phenomenon, it's been rumoured the likes of Marilyn Monroe did it to further her career.
Sorry just catching up on this but well said the both of you. The casting couch is sleazy but it’s been around for years as you say Vicky and both men and women have been ‘victims’. There’s a huge difference between sexual assault and someone who makes a choice to do something to further their career.
They didn’t have a problem accepting the fame and the money that came with it so I do think it’s a bit out of order when 20 years later they start trying to turn it into some kind of crime and idiots call anyone who doesn’t agree with them a victim blamer.
If a person is right for the job why the fuck should they have to suck cock to get it? Just because they did it does not make the person blackmailing them right.
They maybe have done it and thought I will get them back, but then realised just how far and deep the corruption goes.
All actors must be incredibly dumb. If you're a nobody (male or female) who is invited to a powerful producer and well known sex pest's hotel room (and everyone knows who has the reputations, so don't believe the bullshit), it's not going to be to read for role. Say "no" and try to make it on talent, or suck it up. It's the chance they take for untold fame and money. It seems the ones whining the most are the ones who went with the revolting perv but still go nothing.