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FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2017 file photo, actress Salma Hayek attends the HFPA and InStyle Celebrate the 2018 Golden Globe Awards Season in West Hollywood, Calif. In an op-ed, Hayek says that her refusals of Harvey Weinstein’s advances led to a nightmare experience making the 2002 Frida Kahlo biopic “Frida.” The New York Times on Wednesday, Dec. 13, published Hayek’s account in which she wrote that Weinstein was for years “my monster.” She said that Weinstein would turn up at her door “at all hours of the night, hotel after hotel, location after location.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) less
FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2017 file photo, actress Salma Hayek attends the HFPA and InStyle Celebrate the 2018 Golden Globe Awards Season in West Hollywood, Calif. In an op-ed, Hayek says that her refusals of ... more
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More than 40 women have come forward with allegations that Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them in years past.
More than 40 women have come forward with allegations that Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them in years past.
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Lysette Anthony
Anthony told The Sunday Times that in the 1980s, Harvey Weinstein undressed himself while alone in a rental home and grabbed her. She fled. Sometime later, she said Weinstein raped her inside her home and bought her a coat afterward as an apology.
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Lysette Anthony
Anthony told The Sunday Times that in the 1980s, Harvey Weinstein undressed himself while alone in a rental home and grabbed her. She fled. Sometime later, she said Weinstein raped her inside her
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Florence Darel
Darel told PEOPLE that in the '90s, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her while his then wife, Eve Chilton, was in the adjacent room.
Florence Darel
Darel told PEOPLE that in the '90s, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her while his then wife, Eve Chilton, was in the adjacent room.
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Dawn Dunning
Dunning told The New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein invited her to a screen test for Miramax at his Manhattan hotel room. When Dunning arrived, Weinstein said he would offer three film contracts if she had a threesome with him.
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Dawn Dunning
Dunning told The New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein invited her to a screen test for Miramax at his Manhattan hotel room. When Dunning arrived, Weinstein said he would offer three film
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Alice Evans
Evans wrote in The Telegraph that in 2002, Harvey Weinstein asked her to go to the hotel bathroom with him so he could fondle her.
Alice Evans
Evans wrote in The Telegraph that in 2002, Harvey Weinstein asked her to go to the hotel bathroom with him so he could fondle her.
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Angie Everhart
Everhart told KLOS that in the 2000s, Harvey Weinstein appeared in her room while she was asleep and masturbated. Weinstein told her not to tell anyone.
Angie Everhart
Everhart told KLOS that in the 2000s, Harvey Weinstein appeared in her room while she was asleep and masturbated. Weinstein told her not to tell anyone.
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Claire Forlani
Forlani wrote on Twitter that in the late '90s and 2000s, Harvey Weinstein had propositioned her multiple times.
Claire Forlani
Forlani wrote on Twitter that in the late '90s and 2000s, Harvey Weinstein had propositioned her multiple times.
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Judith Godrèche
Godrèche told the New York Times that in 1996, Harvey Weinstein pressed his body against hers and tried to take off her sweater in his hotel room.
Judith Godrèche
Godrèche told the New York Times that in 1996, Harvey Weinstein pressed his body against hers and tried to take off her sweater in his hotel room.
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Trish Goff
Goff told the New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein fondled her legs and breasts inside a restaurant.
Trish Goff
Goff told the New York Times that in 2003, Harvey Weinstein fondled her legs and breasts inside a restaurant.
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Eva Green
Green told Variety that sometime between 2010 and 2011, Harvey Weinstein had acted inappropriately and had to be pushed off.
Eva Green
Green told Variety that sometime between 2010 and 2011, Harvey Weinstein had acted inappropriately and had to be pushed off.
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Ambra Battilana
The New York Times reported on a 2015 incident in which Harvey Weinstein had grabbed Battilana's breasts and put his hands up her skirt.
Ambra Battilana
The New York Times reported on a 2015 incident in which Harvey Weinstein had grabbed Battilana's breasts and put his hands up her skirt.
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Lauren Holly
Holly told the New York Times that in the late 1990s, Harvey Weinstein undressed himself and attempted to proposition her in a hotel room. She was able to flee.
Lauren Holly
Holly told the New York Times that in the late 1990s, Harvey Weinstein undressed himself and attempted to proposition her in a hotel room. She was able to flee.
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Jessica Haynes
Haynes wrote on Twitter that when she was 19, Harvey Weinstein asked her to do a screen test in a bikini. She refused and lost the job.
Jessica Haynes
Haynes wrote on Twitter that when she was 19, Harvey Weinstein asked her to do a screen test in a bikini. She refused and lost the job.
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Minka Kelly
Kelly wrote on her Instagram account that at an unspecified industry party, Harvey Weinstein promised she could live a lavish lifestyle if she would be his girlfriend.
Minka Kelly
Kelly wrote on her Instagram account that at an unspecified industry party, Harvey Weinstein promised she could live a lavish lifestyle if she would be his girlfriend.
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Mia Kirshner
Kirshner wrote to the Globe and Mail that at an unspecified time, Harvey Weinstein had tried to proposition her in exchange for work.
Mia Kirshner
Kirshner wrote to the Globe and Mail that at an unspecified time, Harvey Weinstein had tried to proposition her in exchange for work.
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Myleene Klass
A friend of Klass told The Sun that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein tried to offer her a sex contract at the Cannes Film Festival. Klass declined.
Myleene Klass
A friend of Klass told The Sun that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein tried to offer her a sex contract at the Cannes Film Festival. Klass declined.
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Sarah Ann Masse
Masse told Variety that in 2008, Harvey Weinstein hugged her while wearing just an undershirt and underwear during an interview at his home.
Sarah Ann Masse
Masse told Variety that in 2008, Harvey Weinstein hugged her while wearing just an undershirt and underwear during an interview at his home.
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Natalie Mendoza
Mendoza wrote on her Facebook page that in 2002, Harvey Weinstein groped her. She told him she would punch him if he did not stop.
Natalie Mendoza
Mendoza wrote on her Facebook page that in 2002, Harvey Weinstein groped her. She told him she would punch him if he did not stop.
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Newsom wrote in the Huffington Post that alluded to Harvey Weinstein making aggressive advances towards her at the Peninsula Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Newsom wrote in the Huffington Post that alluded to Harvey Weinstein making aggressive advances towards her at the Peninsula Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
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Sarah Polley
Polley wrote in the New York Times that when she was 19, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her, promising she would have a successful career if she had a "close relationship" with him.
Sarah Polley
Polley wrote in the New York Times that when she was 19, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her, promising she would have a successful career if she had a "close relationship" with him.
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Melissa Sagemiller
Sagemiller told the Huffington Post that multiple times during production of the 2000 film "Get Over It," Harvey Weinstein propositioned her.
Melissa Sagemiller
Sagemiller told the Huffington Post that multiple times during production of the 2000 film "Get Over It," Harvey Weinstein propositioned her.
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Léa Seydoux
Seydoux told The Guardian that in 2012, Harvey Weinstein jumped on top of her and repeatedly tried to kiss her.
Léa Seydoux
Seydoux told The Guardian that in 2012, Harvey Weinstein jumped on top of her and repeatedly tried to kiss her.
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Lauren Sivan
Actor and TV journalist Lauren Sivan told Megyn Kelly that Harvey Weinstein blocked her exit and exposed himself while she was touring the downstairs of a restaurant in New York City.
Lauren Sivan
Actor and TV journalist Lauren Sivan told Megyn Kelly that Harvey Weinstein blocked her exit and exposed himself while she was touring the downstairs of a restaurant in New York City.
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Tara Subkoff
Tara Subkoff told Variety that Weinstein sexually harassed her while attending a 1990s premiere after party for one of her movies.
Tara Subkoff
Tara Subkoff told Variety that Weinstein sexually harassed her while attending a 1990s premiere after party for one of her movies.
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Zoe Brock
Brock (left) wrote in a blog post on Medium that in 1997, Harvey Weinstein took off his clothes and chased her into his hotel bathroom.
Zoe Brock
Brock (left) wrote in a blog post on Medium that in 1997, Harvey Weinstein took off his clothes and chased her into his hotel bathroom.
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Lina Esco
Esco told the Washington Post that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein repeatedly pressed her for a kiss during a dinner.
Lina Esco
Esco told the Washington Post that in 2010, Harvey Weinstein repeatedly pressed her for a kiss during a dinner.
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Lena Headey
Heady said on Twitter that in 2005, Harvey Weinstein had made some sort of "suggestive" comment or gesture toward her at the Venice Film Festival. Years later, Weinstein tried to direct her toward his hotel room. After rejecting him, she said he grabbed his arm and ordered her not to report the incident to anyone.
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Lena Headey
Heady said on Twitter that in 2005, Harvey Weinstein had made some sort of "suggestive" comment or gesture toward her at the Venice Film Festival. Years later, Weinstein tried to direct her toward
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Marisa Coughlan
Coughlan told The Hollywood Reporter that in 1999, Harvey Weinstein asked her to be his "special friend" and give each other massages.
Marisa Coughlan
Coughlan told The Hollywood Reporter that in 1999, Harvey Weinstein asked her to be his "special friend" and give each other massages.
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Amber Anderson
Anderson wrote on her Instagram page that in 2013, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her for a "personal relationship" in exchange for help with her career. He also tried to put her on his lap.
Amber Anderson
Anderson wrote on her Instagram page that in 2013, Harvey Weinstein propositioned her for a "personal relationship" in exchange for help with her career. He also tried to put her on his lap.
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Larissa Gomes
Gomes told the L.A. Times that in 2000, Harvey Weinstein asked her to lay on his bed with him and her shirt off. He then followed her into a bathroom and began rubbing her shoulders, slowly trying to fondle her chest.
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Larissa Gomes
Gomes told the L.A. Times that in 2000, Harvey Weinstein asked her to lay on his bed with him and her shirt off. He then followed her into a bathroom and began rubbing her shoulders, slowly trying
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Lupita Nyong'o
Nyong'o wrote an essay in The New York Times that in 2011, Harvey Weinstein invited her into his bedroom, propositioned her for a massage and began taking off his pants.
Lupita Nyong'o
Nyong'o wrote an essay in The New York Times that in 2011, Harvey Weinstein invited her into his bedroom, propositioned her for a massage and began taking off his pants.
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Sean Young
Young told the "Dudley and Bob With Matt Show Daily Podcast" that in 1992, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her on the set of the film "Love Crimes."
Sean Young
Young told the "Dudley and Bob With Matt Show Daily Podcast" that in 1992, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her on the set of the film "Love Crimes."
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Heather Kerr
Kerr (right) said that in 1989, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her and forced her to touch his genitals.
Heather Kerr
Kerr (right) said that in 1989, Harvey Weinstein exposed himself to her and forced her to touch his genitals.
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Brit Marling
Marling wrote an essay in The Atlantic that in 2014, Harvey Weinstein asked her to shower with him. She left the room.
Brit Marling
Marling wrote an essay in The Atlantic that in 2014, Harvey Weinstein asked her to shower with him. She left the room.
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Connie Nielsen
Nielsen said in a guest column for Variety that in 2005, Harvey Weinstein put his hand on her thigh at the premiere of the film "The Great Raid."
Connie Nielsen
Nielsen said in a guest column for Variety that in 2005, Harvey Weinstein put his hand on her thigh at the premiere of the film "The Great Raid."
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NEW YORK (AP) — In an op-ed, Salma Hayek said that her refusals to Harvey Weinstein's advances led to a nightmare experience making the 2002 Frida Kahlo biopic "Frida."

"For years, he was my monster," Hayek wrote in her account, published Wednesday by The New York Times.

Hayek, who regularly starred in films released by Weinstein's Miramax in the 1990s, credited Weinstein with helping her start her career. But she said that the movie mogul would turn up at her door "at all hours of the night, hotel after hotel, location after location."

Her refusals — of massages, showers and sex — enraged him, she wrote. "I don't think he hated anything more than the word 'no,'" wrote Hayek.

When Hayek brought "Frida," which she was producing, to Miramax to distribute, Weinstein made outrageous demands as payback. Hayek said he insisted on rewrites, more financing and, most heinously to her, a sex scene with full frontal nudity.

In order to finish what was a labor of love for Hayek, she agreed. But she said she had a nervous breakdown while shooting the scene. "My body wouldn't stop crying and convulsing," wrote Hayek.

"It was not because I would be naked with another woman," she wrote. "It was because I would be naked with her for Harvey Weinstein."

Even still, Weinstein initially refused to give the movie a theatrical release. He eventually relented after pressure from director Julie Taymor and Hayek. It went on to gross $56.3 million worldwide and land six Oscar nominations, winning two.

Dozens of women have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment, and numerous women have said he raped them. Weinstein, who is currently under investigation for sexual assault in four cities, has denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex. Representatives for Weinstein didn't immediately return messages Wednesday.

"Why do so many of us, as female artists, have to go to war to tell our stories when we have so much to offer? Why do we have to fight tooth and nail to maintain our dignity?" Hayak wrote. "I think it is because we, as women, have been devalued artistically to an indecent state, to the point where the film industry stopped making an effort to find out what female audiences wanted to see and what stories we wanted to tell."