The Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek took to Twitter to relate his personal experiences with sexual harassment and express support of the women who have come forward to expose sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein. As per reports in People.com, the 40-year-old actor wrote, “I’ve had my ass grabbed by older, powerful men, I’ve had them corner me in inappropriate sexual conversations when I was much younger... (sic).” Adding, “I understand the unwarranted shame, powerlessness & inability to blow the whistle. There’s a power dynamic that feels impossible to overcome (sic).” He slammed those who judged women who were allegedly sexual assaulted.
“For anyone judging the women who stayed silent, read this for perspective. Also for anyone brushing off harassment as ‘boys being boys’…What Weinstein is being accused of is criminal. What he’s admitted to is unacceptable – in any industry. I applaud everybody speaking out (sic),” James added. James is not the first male Hollywood actor to reveal he was the target of sexual harassment, on Tuesday Terry Crews also said that a “high level Hollywood executive” groped him.
