In the past month, hundreds of men and women have come forward with claims of sexual assault and misconduct against several Hollywood heavyweights, including 100+ allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein, as well as multiple accusations levelled at actor Kevin Spacey, producer Brett Ratner and comedian Louis C.K.
It’s been seen as a reckoning for the accused, whose alleged offences had until now been “an open secret” in show business. While countless people, including many celebs, have publicly supported those who have spoken out, not everyone stands with them.
Enter actress Kirstie Alley, who took to Twitter to slam the accusations, describing the vibe in Hollywood at the moment as nothing more than “a witch hunt” and demanding justice for the accused.
She’s a big believer in the old “innocent until proven guilty” adage, which is fundamentally flawed. But okay Kirstie, off ya go.
I’m an advocate of courts of law 4 criminal matters. Also innocent until proven guilty is a fairly sane concept that I’m pretty sure each of us would like to be afforded. Rumors cause witchhunts. Seems ok to be part of the mob until U become the next witch.
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) November 10, 2017
We livin in the wild Wild West
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) November 10, 2017
We all believe things we know NOTHING about at times & would be be quick to pull the trigger out of disgust & anger. This is why we have judges & juries instead of stonings & stake burnings.. guess we are attempting justice.
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) November 10, 2017
The 66-year-old did admit that she had no idea who Roy Moore – the US senate candidate accused of sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old girl – was. But that, apparently, didn’t stop her from having an opinion.
I don’t even know who this Moore guy is.. all I know is I see heavy duty accusations of about 25 people on my timeline…for various types of criminal offenses…why I suggested courts of law instead of lynch mobs..how silly of me
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) November 11, 2017
After her rant, some of her followers couldn’t resist bringing up her controversial religious beliefs.
https://twitter.com/Eyesofafallenan/status/929153687540453376
While others pointed out why Alley’s stance was damaging to every abuse victim out there.
https://twitter.com/Di_Alenezi/status/929311606210813952
Apparently unafraid to tackle such a sensitive issue, Alley was back at it just a couple of days later with this smug little nugget.
I’m so lucky. All actors, directors, producers, & writers I’ve worked with over the last 35 years HAVE BEEN GENTLEMEN ..THANK U for respecting me & being stellar examples of MEN.
To the rest…Your reign of terror is over🔥🔥🔥— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) November 13, 2017
She insisted that she knew nothing of the “open secret” that had plagued Hollywood for decades.
I’m sad and shocked to hear about all of them.. I seriously had no idea this was happening.. not one woman I know in movie/TV industry has ever said anything to me. They clearly were terrified to speak up. https://t.co/pIGs1pbQmD
— Kirstie Alley (@kirstiealley) November 13, 2017
Maybe because you, er, would have dismissed it as a witch hunt? Dunno, just a thought.
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