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:
But then, the actress joined in the #WhyWomenDontReport conversation, confessing she had been raped by a studio head.
The Charmed alum shared:
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.
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