Harvey Weinstein Trial: Accuser Says He Name-Dropped 2 Oscar-Winning Celebrities During Alleged R*pe; Know Who They Are

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It’s said that Harvey Weinstein allegedly named two prominent Hollywood actresses while committing a sexual assault, which is reported to have occurred against a budding actress when she was only 16. This young woman, who aspired to become an actress, claimed that the assault happened at this age.

As reported by The Post via Page Six, during the testimony, it was stated that Weinstein had mentioned Gwyneth Paltrow and Penélope Cruz. This was done as Weinstein boasted about his role in helping establish the thriving careers of these two Oscar-winning actresses.

In a Manhattan Court on Thursday, Kaja Sokola, a Polish native aged 39, testified, stating, “I shouted loudly. This made him angry and he told me I needed to address my obstinacy.

During this period, the fallen movie producer, who is also a convicted sexual predator, reportedly suggested to Sokola that she should heed his advice if she wished to advance her career, and mentioned the names of Paltrow and Cruz in this context.

In an unprecedented circumstance such as this one, Sokola expressed feelings of foolishness, embarrassment, and self-blame, stating that they had unwittingly placed themselves in this predicament, according to NBC News.

In 1998, I had the pleasure of following the production of a captivating romantic comedy titled “Shakespeare in Love,” directed by John Madden. The script was penned by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, and it boasted a stellar cast that included Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Colin Firth, Ben Affleck, and Judi Dench. That year, Gwyneth’s performance in the film was recognized with every major award for Best Actress, including an Oscar.

In the year 2009, Penélope Cruz received an Oscar for her performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, a film produced by Harvey Weinstein and directed by Woody Allen. Previously, in 2017, Cruz expressed that Weinstein had never made inappropriate advances towards her. “Harvey was a complex individual, and everyone knew that. Our interactions were always confined to professional matters, not outside of them,” Cruz stated to AFP.

In the heat of my unrelenting fandom, I can’t help but echo Sokola’s account: He led me to his Soho hideaway, disguising it as a business lunch. However, what unfolded was far from professional. She testified that he demanded I strip down, all the while insisting, “This secret must remain ours.

During her heart-wrenching account, Sokola reminisced about the most terrifying episodes of her life. Meanwhile, Weinstein remained unmoved, seemingly unaffected, and was seated in his wheelchair throughout the proceedings.

Harvey Weinstein was convicted in 2020, but it was overturned in April 2024.

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2025-05-09 18:37