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Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie both 'sexually harassed' by Harvey Weinstein

Gwyneth Paltrow has claimed she was sexually harassed by Harvey Weinstein.

The 65-year-old film producer has been accused of sexually harassing a number of female employees for almost three decades, and in a report posted by The New York Times newspaper, Gwyneth has added her name to the list, claiming she was harassed at the age of 22 when she was hired to star in Emma.

Gwyneth is the latest star to come out against the media mogul. Source: Getty
Gwyneth is the latest star to come out against the media mogul. Source: Getty

According to the publication, Harvey placed his hands on the blonde beauty's shoulders and suggested they head to the bedroom for massages.

Gwyneth, now 45, told the news outlet: "I was a kid, I was signed up, I was petrified."

Gwyneth and Harvey. Source: Getty
Gwyneth and Harvey. Source: Getty

The star claims she refused the alleged advances and told her then-boyfriend Brad Pitt, who confronted the producer, and Harvey later asked Gwyneth not to tell anyone what had allegedly happened.

She added: "I thought he was going to fire me."

Gwyneth and her ex boyfriend Brad Pitt. Source: Getty
Gwyneth and her ex boyfriend Brad Pitt. Source: Getty

Angelina Jolie has also come forward claiming that Harvey made unwanted sexual advances towards her in his hotel room during the release of Playing by Heart in the late 1900s.

"I had a bad experiences with Harvey Weinstein in my youth, and as a result, chose never to work with him again and warn others when they did," Ange said in an email. This behaviour towards women in any field, any country is unacceptable."

Angelina Jolie has also lent her voice to the accusations against Harvey. Source: Getty
Angelina Jolie has also lent her voice to the accusations against Harvey. Source: Getty

The news comes after fellow actress Elizabeth Hurley claimed that after knowing the producer for over two decades, he has never made inappropriate advances towards her, but admitted it is "horrible" if the claims are true.

She said: "I've known Harvey for 22 years and I can honestly say, he certainly never asked me to massage him.

Liz Hurley said she's known Harvey for a long time and never saw him exhibit any obscene behaviour. Source: Getty
Liz Hurley said she's known Harvey for a long time and never saw him exhibit any obscene behaviour. Source: Getty

"Of course, if he has done those things, it's horrible, and I feel very sorry for those women."

Meanwhile, stars including Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet have condemned the producer's alleged behaviour.

Haryvey and Meryl Streep who has condemned the producer. Source: Getty
Haryvey and Meryl Streep who has condemned the producer. Source: Getty

Harvey has denied claims published by the New York Times newspaper earlier this month that he had harassed at least eight female employees over a 30-year time span and has vowed to take legal action.

However, he has said sorry for causing "pain" to some of his colleagues at times during his career, and admitted he is planning to make amends for his past mistakes.

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