James Van Der Beek Stands Up For Harvey Weinstein's Victims By Revealing He Too Has Been Sexually Harassed By 'Powerful Men'

This is upsetting on SO many levels.
On Wednesday evening, James Van Der Beek took to Twitter to open up about his own experiences with sexual harassment in Hollywood. The Dawson’s Creek alum’s admission comes amid Harvey Weinstein‘s sexual misconduct scandal.
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In fact, the industry vet chose to discuss his own unsavory experiences in Tinseltown in an attempt to defend the many victims who’ve been criticized for staying silent for so long. The 40-year-old started off with:

For anyone judging the women who stayed silent, read this for perspective. Also for anyone brushing off harassment as “boys being boys.” https://t.co/UX9xWxpn2K
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) October 12, 2017

What Weinstein is being accused of is criminal. What he├óΓé¼Γäós admitted to is unacceptable – in any industry. I applaud everybody speaking out.
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) October 12, 2017

In order to prove that he understands Weinstein’s victims’ plight, James bravely shared:

I├óΓé¼Γäóve had my ass grabbed by older, powerful men, I├óΓé¼Γäóve had them corner me in inappropriate sexual conversations when I was much younger…
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) October 12, 2017

I understand the unwarranted shame, powerlessness & inability to blow the whistle. There’s a power dynamic that feels impossible to overcome
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) October 12, 2017

How awful. Also, what is wrong with the powerhouses in Hollywood?? It sounds like there is a rampant sexual harassment problem plaguing its executives.
We mean, earlier this week, Terry Crews got specific about the sexual harassment he suffered at the hands of a “high level Hollywood executive.” Rob Schneider also made a confession where he claimed he was once harassed in a hotel room by a bath robe wearing director. Smh.
We honestly couldn’t be prouder of those who are speaking up during this tense time. It’s time to see a change in Hollywood and EVERYWHERE sexual harassment and assault are going on — right, folks??
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