Jamaican born musician, actress and model Grace Jones has revealed she was sexually harassed when she landed her first big acting role.
Jones said the unnamed producer on tan Ossie Davis-directed film asked her to bring her career portfolio to his house so that he could make a final call on her casting in the film. She added that when she got to the producer’s house, he was dressed in a bathrobe and set about leading her to his bedroom.
Upon realizing his intent, she threw a drink in his face and quickly left the home.
The 69 year-old’s account comes in the wake of multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault in the entertainment industry.
Dozens of women have accused Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinsten of sexual harassment and police are investigating assault claims. Weinstein has apologized for his behavior, but he denies all allegations of non-consensual sex.
Director and producer Brett Ratner is another of the latest Hollywood figures accused of sexual misconduct.
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