Judi Dench's Shocking Defense of Harvey Weinstein Sparks Outrage
Actress Judi Dench, 90, has sparked outrage by defending Harvey Weinstein after his rape convictions. In a recent interview with The Radio Times, Dench expressed empathy for Weinstein's victims while suggesting that he had served his time.
Dench recalled working with Weinstein on several films, including "Shakespeare in Love" and "Chocolat," but downplayed the severity of his actions, saying she didn't experience any untoward behavior from him. Despite acknowledging that Weinstein was a convicted rapist, Dench felt the need to justify his behavior by emphasizing her own positive experiences working with him.
"I saw a bit of film of Harvey walking with two sticks and you think, 'Well...'" Dench said in an attempt to downplay Weinstein's severity. Her comments sparked widespread criticism from fans and critics alike, who felt that she was trivializing the gravity of Weinstein's crimes.
Dench also expressed a surprising level of leniency towards Weinstein, stating "I imagine he's done his time." This statement has left many questioning her judgment and empathy for the victims of Weinstein's abuse. Dench's comments have been met with widespread outrage, highlighting the ongoing struggle to address and heal from the trauma inflicted by high-profile predators like Weinstein.
The actress's previous defense of Weinstein in 2021 also raised eyebrows when she called him "completely charming." While Dench has since expressed sympathy for his victims, her comments on this occasion suggest a deeper disconnect between her perception of Weinstein's behavior and reality.
Actress Judi Dench, 90, has sparked outrage by defending Harvey Weinstein after his rape convictions. In a recent interview with The Radio Times, Dench expressed empathy for Weinstein's victims while suggesting that he had served his time.
Dench recalled working with Weinstein on several films, including "Shakespeare in Love" and "Chocolat," but downplayed the severity of his actions, saying she didn't experience any untoward behavior from him. Despite acknowledging that Weinstein was a convicted rapist, Dench felt the need to justify his behavior by emphasizing her own positive experiences working with him.
"I saw a bit of film of Harvey walking with two sticks and you think, 'Well...'" Dench said in an attempt to downplay Weinstein's severity. Her comments sparked widespread criticism from fans and critics alike, who felt that she was trivializing the gravity of Weinstein's crimes.
Dench also expressed a surprising level of leniency towards Weinstein, stating "I imagine he's done his time." This statement has left many questioning her judgment and empathy for the victims of Weinstein's abuse. Dench's comments have been met with widespread outrage, highlighting the ongoing struggle to address and heal from the trauma inflicted by high-profile predators like Weinstein.
The actress's previous defense of Weinstein in 2021 also raised eyebrows when she called him "completely charming." While Dench has since expressed sympathy for his victims, her comments on this occasion suggest a deeper disconnect between her perception of Weinstein's behavior and reality.
. I get that she had good experiences working with him, but it doesn't excuse what he did to all those women. She's basically saying his abuse didn't add up because she didn't feel it herself... like that's a thing? Her "I imagine he's done his time" comment is just mind-boggling, considering he was convicted of rape 
. It's not about forgiving or forgetting; it's about holding people accountable for their actions. I wish she'd take a step back and consider the impact her words have on survivors.
anyway, can you imagine if it was your grandma or aunt making comments like that? would be a whole 'nother convo 
i'm all for people making mistakes but cmon judi, get with the times girl! 
]
]
"]
omg judi dench is like totally outta touch lol she's trying to defend harvey weinstein?? like after all he's done? 
i mean i get it, maybe she didn't see the abuse or something but come on judi you're 90 years old now can't you just speak from your heart and support the victims instead of making excuses for him? 
i don't think judi dench is a role model or anything anymore 
. I get that we can't judge people in the past by today's standards, but it feels like she's not taking things seriously enough. Like, imagine if she'd said something similar about another high-profile guy who's done some shady stuff... I don't think anyone would cut her slack 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around Judi Dench's recent comments about Harvey Weinstein. As a woman who's lived through the #MeToo movement, it's disheartening to see an icon like Dench trivializing the severity of Weinstein's actions 
.
. It's not about being "charming" or "lovable"; it's about accountability and respect for those who've been harmed 
.
.
And what really gets me is that she said 'I imagined he's done his time'... LIKE, THAT'S NOT HOW WE HEAL FROM TRAUMA, JUDI! 
