Rose McGowan, the outspoken Hollywood actress, has taken to Twitter to criticize media mogul Oprah Winfrey
Revealing a side of her that many Americans have never seen before.
McGowan’s post, which quickly went viral, shed light on Oprah’s connection to disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein
Whom McGowan accused of sexually assaulting her.
The post has sparked a heated debate among people who previously held Oprah in high regard. McGowan’s long-awaited revelation has exposed Oprah’s true colors and how she has used her power for personal gain. McGowan’s words were direct and unapologetic: “I am glad more are seeing the ugly truth of Oprah. She is about supporting a sick power structure for personal gain. She is as fake as they come.”
One of the incidents McGowan referred to was Oprah’s departure as executive producer of the #MeToo documentary involving Russell Simmons. Oprah stated that she left the project because she believed there was more work needed to shed light on the full extent of the victims’ experiences. However, McGowan’s accusation suggests that there may have been other motivations behind Oprah’s decision.
It is unfortunate that Oprah had previous contact with Weinstein, starring in a film distributed by his media company. Although Oprah claimed she had no knowledge of Weinstein’s predatory behavior, she admitted to being “friendly with Harvey” in the past. She now stands by the victims and asserts that she would have spoken out if she had known the truth.
Weinstein is currently serving a twenty-three-year sentence for rape and sexual assault, with more legal battles awaiting him. Recently extradited to Los Angeles, he faces additional charges brought forth by authorities there.
While McGowan has been caught up in the California Gavin Newsome election recall scandal, reportedly being approached by Newsome’s wife to keep silent, her focus remains on exposing the truth about powerful individuals.