This is devastating.
On Thursday, Rose McGowan took to Twitter to reveal why women don’t report sexual assault, by sharing her own horrific story.
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The 43-year-old first thanked producer Cassian Elwes for supporting her when no one else would, in what initially seemed like a vague post, writing:
When no one else in Hollywood would listen, you heard. When no one else in Hollywood would do, you acted. https://t.co/CY2cRPEjWH
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 13, 2016
But then, the actress joined in the #WhyWomenDontReport conversation, confessing she had been raped by a studio head.
The Charmed alum shared:
a (female) criminal attorney said because I’d done a sex scene in a film I would never win against the studio head. #WhyWomenDontReport
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 14, 2016
because it’s been an open secret in Hollywood/Media & they shamed me while adulating my rapist. #WhyWomenDontReport
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 14, 2016
Because my ex sold our movie to my rapist for distribution #WhyWomenDontReport
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 14, 2016
It is time for some goddamned honesty in this world.
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 14, 2016
Wow.
We’re absolutely heartbroken, knowing that Miz McGowan went through such a traumatic time. But, we’re incredibly grateful that she was brave enough to share her story with us.
Thank you for opening up, Rose.
[Image via Derrick Salters/WENN.]
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