Shortly after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of sexual acts and third-degree rape in 2020, per the Los Angeles Times, Kate Beckinsale opened up about her experience with him. In a since-deleted Instagram post, Beckinsale shared the story of the premiere for her 2001 film, "Serendipity," which was distributed by Miramax Films, a company founded by Weinstein. The premiere took place less than a month after the 9/11 attacks, per the BBC.
Beckinsale wore a white pants suit to the premiere and a few days later, she arrived at his house to have a playdate with their kids, per E!. "I turned up and he immediately called for his nanny to take the babies to another room to play," Beckinsale wrote. "The minute the door closed he started screaming, 'You stupid f***ing c***, you c*** you ruined my premiere. I had no idea what he was talking about and started to shake," she went on. "He said, 'If I am throwing a red carpet, you get in a tight dress, you shake your a**, you shake your t**s, you do not go down looking like a f***ing lesbian you stupid f***ing c***.'"
"I tried to say, 'Harvey, the city is on fire, people are still looking for their relatives, none of us even felt the premiere was appropriate, much less coming out dressed like it's a bachelor party,'" Beckinsale writes. She wrapped her post by wishing relief for all the women Weinstein assaulted.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
