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Did Hollywood know about Harvey Weinstein ALL ALONG?

He's the centre of one of the biggest sex scandals in Hollywood of recent times.

But were there people in Hollywood that knew about Harvey Weinstein's alleged sexual deviance?

Harvey's wife Georgina has left him after the claims continued to mount. Source: Getty
Harvey's wife Georgina has left him after the claims continued to mount. Source: Getty

Disturbing footage has just emerged from the 2013 Oscar nominations that shows Seth MacFarlane making a joke about movie mogul Weinstein.

In it, he clearly refers to his reputation in the business.

Seth MacFarlane co-hosted the 2013 Oscar nominations where he referenced Weinstein. Source: Supplied
Seth MacFarlane co-hosted the 2013 Oscar nominations where he referenced Weinstein. Source: Supplied

After he and co-host Emma Stone finished announcing the nominees for Best Supporting Actress, which included Anne Hathaway, Jackie Weaver and Sally Field, MacFarlane made a close-to-the bone gag.

“Congratulations," he said. "You five ladies no longer have to pretend to be attracted to Harvey Weinstein.”

Five huge actresses were the butt of what now seems like a sinister joke. Source: Supplied
Five huge actresses were the butt of what now seems like a sinister joke. Source: Supplied

But that's not all.

Twitter users turned detective, outing Weinstein’s apparent notoriety as regular fodder for TV shows.

The sordid scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein started last Friday when The New York Times published a series of sexual harassment claims against the movie-maker that span over a series of 30 years.

Since their report, huge Hollywood actresses have been among some of the many women who have come forward to say he acted inappropriately towards them too, including Angelina Jolie, Heather Graham and Gwyneth Paltrow.

The number of women coming forward continues to mount. Source: Getty
The number of women coming forward continues to mount. Source: Getty

Weinstein has denied the claims, although he initially said sorry for causing 'pain.'

His wife Georgina Chapman announced today she was leaving her 65-year-old husband.

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He is now said to be seeking help in 'rehab.' Source: Getty
He is now said to be seeking help in 'rehab.' Source: Getty

High profile friends of Harvey Weinstein, such as Maryl Streep and Kate Winslet, have spoken out to say they had no idea their one-time pal behaved in the way it's being claimed.

But is this proof Weinstein's alleged antics have been an in-joke in Hollywood for many years?

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