Affleck won the lead
actor Oscar in February for «Manchester by the Sea,» but his awards season appearances were dogged by questions
over two
sexual harassment suits that were filed against him by two women in 2010 in civil court.
In the wake of #MeToo and the tidal wave of outrage
over allegations of ongoing
sexual misconduct by the likes of Harvey Weinstein, Brett Ratner, James Toback and many more, The New York Times reports that 300 prominent female
actors, agents, writers, directors, producers and entertainment executives have formed a vast and ambitious initiative to fight systemic
sexual harassment not only in Hollywood a but also in blue - collar workplaces nationwide.
In the wake of Jeffrey Tambor's firing from Transparent
over sexual harassment allegations, his once - and - possibly - future Arrested Development co-star David Cross has spoken up in support of the
actor.