Watch: Grace Jones says she was sexually harassed during casting for first big film
Musician, actress and model Grace Jones has revealed she was sexually harassed when she landed her first big acting role.
Speaking
to CNN's Christiane Amanpour on Thursday, Jones said the unnamed
producer on the Ossie Davis-directed film asked her to bring her
portfolio to his house so that he could make a final call on her
casting.
"He (the
producer) poured some champagne, he was in his bathrobe and of course,
took me to a room ... it was his bedroom," Jones said.
"So with the champagne, even then at that young age ... I threw it in his face and walked out the door."
The
69-year-old's account comes in the wake of multiple allegations of
sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry. Dozens of
women have accused Harvey Weinsten of sexual harassment and police are
investigating assault claims. Weinstein has apologized for his behavior,
but he denies all allegations of nonconsensual sex.
Jones said that for alleged perpetrators of sexual assault, "it's a power thing."
The "Slave to the Rhythm" hit-maker added that people at the beginning of their careers are especially exposed.
"It's really difficult call because when you're in that position, you're so vulnerable, you're so nervous," she said.
"You
want this break so badly because you've been banging away at the
pavement, probably longer than others and you finally think 'I've made
it to the big time, this is my way, the door is open' and now you have a
monster to confront."
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