There were no bars holding jessica chastain back when it comes to Harvey Weinstein's ongoing scandal. Just a few days ago, the movie mogul was mired in multiple allegations of sexual assault supported by testimonies from his alleged victims.
Among those who have spoken up about their experience with the producer were Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd, and Gwyneth Paltrow. In light of the scandal, several names were dragged through the mud for allegedly helping Harvey Weinstein cover up his wrongdoings in the past.
Sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein
Matt Damon was specifically singled out and was accused of trying to bury an incident that took place in 2004. According to a Deadline report, the actor was asked by Harvey Weinstein to call Sharon Maxman to talk about Fabrizio Lombardo.
When asked about the incident, the "Good Will Hunting" actor admitted that he called the writer to inform her of his working experience with the actor-producer. "So I did, and that’s what I said to her," he said. "It didn’t even make the piece that she wrote."
He went on to clarify that he was never conscripted to do anything other than share his experience with Fabrizio Lombardo. Matt Damon also denied any knowledge of Harvey Weinstein's cases of alleged sexual assault in the past.
"If there was ever an event that I was at and Harvey was doing this kind of thing and I didn’t see it, then I am so deeply sorry, because I would have stopped it," he explained.
The father of three said he feels sorry for the alleged victims of these misconducts before he commended them for having the courage to speak up on the issue.
The actor is also hoping that this revelation will help them in the process of healing.
Celebrities react to Harvey Weinstein scandal
Meanwhile, Jessica Chastain initially said her heart was shattered upon learning about Matt Damon's alleged involvement in Harvey Weinstein's scandal. But after the actor shared his side of the story, the "Lawless" actress defended him from his critics.
"I believe that Matt was manipulated. I've spent time with him on "The Martian" and he's a really good guy," she wrote on social media.
I believe that Matt was manipulated. I've spent time with him on The Martian and he's a really good guy. https://t.co/waTdWDJjlw
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) October 10, 2017
Sharon Waxman also clarified her phone call with Matt Damon over a decade ago. "I endorse Matt Damon's statement. He called me briefly, wasn't informed - nor should he have been - about the investigative aspect of piece," the writer explained.
Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault allegations were exposed by the New York Times over the weekend. Since then, several women, including celebrities, have testified against the movie mogul.
