Seth MacFarlane is only now speaking out about his 2013 Oscars joke directed at Harvey Weinstein!
While hosting the Oscar Nomination Announcement show, the Family Guy star introduced the five nominees up for Best Supporting Actress, saying:
“Congratulations, you five ladies no longer have to pretend to be attracted to Harvey Weinstein.”
On Wednesday, the 43-year-old finally opened up to reveal his friend and Ted costar Jessica Barth told him about being sexually harassed by Harvey in a 2011 incident.
Related: Alyssa Milano Waited To Comment On The Weinstein Scandal
Taking to Twitter, he wrote:
pic.twitter.com/z8cyxrd693
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) October 11, 2017
In case you missed it, the actress spoke to Ronan Farrow for his The New Yorker expos├â┬⌐ about being invited to the producer’s hotel room where he asked for a naked massage, while casually dangling a role for her in a film. She declined and walked out.
Jessica has since taken to social media, defending Seth for speaking up about her!
To the people slamming Seth for not “doing” anything, please STOP! He stood by me and respected my wishes that he not retaliate in any way. https://t.co/0mlKILP1Gi
— Jessica Barth (@_jessicabarth_) October 11, 2017
My friend Seth was respecting my wishes. Please be sensitive to that. https://t.co/0mlKILxqhI
— Jessica Barth (@_jessicabarth_) October 11, 2017
Oh my god, seriously!? STOP! He was respecting my decision! And, only after he discussed this with me did he make a statement.
— Jessica Barth (@_jessicabarth_) October 11, 2017
To everyone bad mouthing Seth, how about applauding him for being one of FEW men in Hollywood speaking out! @SethMacFarlane
— Jessica Barth (@_jessicabarth_) October 11, 2017
You can watch Seth’s joke (below)!
[Image via FayesVision/Dave Bedrosian/Future Image/WENN.]
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