Public opinion was against not only those who committed sexual abuse but those who covered or silenced it . Actors such as Matt Damon , Ben Affleck and director Quentin Tarantino admitted knowing the sexual crimes of Weinstein . After actress Meryl Streep denied knowing the behavior of the producer , Rose McGowan , one of the victims , rebutted her arguing that Streep had knowledge and called her a " hypocrite . " On January 7 , 2018 , during the 75th Golden Globe Awards ceremony , the vast majority of attendees decided to wear black in solidarity with the victims . The participation of some attendees was criticized , including Streep herself , in addition to Kirk Douglas , due to the accusations regarding Natalie Wood ( see above ) , and of Oprah Winfrey , who after receiving the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award , dedicated her speech to the victims of such aggressions . That same night , singer Seal declared that Oprah had been a friend of Weinstein and claimed that she knew his behavior
75th Golden Globe Awards
75th Golden Globe Awards
Sexual abuse in Hollywood