Rose McGowan and Asia Argento Speak Out Against Golden Globes Protest
Sunday’s Golden Globes marked what many hope will be a sea change for women, not only in Hollywood, but across all industries. Hollywood’s A-list actresses stood in solidarity, most opting to wear black, to visually speak out against the the mistreatment and harassment of women—both physically and financially. Some brought activists as their guests, like #MeToo founder Tarana Burke and Aj-jen Poo, the leader of the Domestic Workers Alliance.
The rallying cry for most was “Time’s Up” which is also the name of the action plan (and legal defense fund) started by 300 of Hollywood’s most powerful women. Pins were worn, conversations were started, Oprah brought us all to our feet—and women were at the center of it all. For the most part, the evening was a uniting force whether you were in the room or watching at home on TV (and Twitter!)
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Rose McGowan
But not everyone agreed with the methods and the message. An interesting conversation emerged in a Twitter thread that started with Asia Argento responding to a tweet from Rose McGowan, “No one should forget that you were the first one who broke the silence. Anyone who tries to diminish your work is a troll and an enemy of the movement. You gave me the courage to speak out. I am on your side until I die.” Both actresses were early (and important) on-the-record accusers of Harvey Weinstein. McGowan also pointed fingers at what she described as “Hollywood fakery,” tweeting that none of the “fancy people wearing black to honor our rapes” would have done a thing about them if she and Argento had not spoken out.
Argento went on to say that she was not invited to be part of the Globes, with another Weinstein accuser, Rosanna Arquette, adding that she and others were left out as well. (Salma Hayek and Ashley Judd, who both spoke out about their own experiences with Weinstein, did attend the red carpet and the ceremony.)
Argento went even further saying that she was not consulted about Time’s Up or signing the initial letter of support, but that she does still believe in the cause.
No movement in history is without complications, and we only hope that everyone’s voices continue to be heard.