Kate Beckinsale is opening up about disturbing experiences she’s faced in Hollywood, including being pressured to participate in a photo shoot immediately after suffering a miscarriage. She also detailed instances of verbal abuse and unsafe working conditions on film sets. Beckinsale’s revelations come in the wake of Blake Lively’s recent sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni, sparking a broader conversation about mistreatment in the entertainment industry.
Beckinsale shared her experiences in a candid Instagram video, emphasizing how women in the industry are often silenced or retaliated against when they voice concerns about offensive or harmful behavior. She recounted being “forced” by a publicist to do a photo shoot the day after a miscarriage, despite explaining her physical and emotional distress. The publicist threatened legal action if she refused.
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In another incident, Beckinsale described being called derogatory names on set after questioning a co-star’s consistent intoxication and its impact on filming schedules and her personal time. The studio’s response was to provide her with a bicycle to ride around the lot while waiting for the co-star to be ready. She also revealed experiencing extreme diet and exercise regimes that led to health complications, and being placed in unsafe fight scenes that resulted in injuries requiring MRIs.
Beckinsale further alleged being gaslit, ostracized, and even blacklisted by Harvey Weinstein after reporting problems. She also shared an experience of being inappropriately touched by a crew member at age 18, only to have her account dismissed by other women on set. She emphasized that these are just a few of the many similar incidents she has encountered throughout her career.
Beckinsale expressed gratitude for Blake Lively’s recent actions, highlighting the ongoing prevalence of such issues in Hollywood. Lively filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory smear campaigns by Baldoni during the production of “It Ends with Us.” This complaint potentially sets the stage for a significant legal battle and sheds light on persistent sexism within the industry.
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Beckinsale’s Instagram caption further elaborated on the need for safe working environments and protection against retaliation for those who speak out against abuse. She expressed her hope that Lively’s legal action will expose harmful retaliatory tactics and safeguard others from similar experiences. Lively herself stated that her goal is to unveil these practices and protect potential victims. Baldoni’s lawyer has denied the allegations, calling them false and intentionally damaging.
