Harvey Weinstein stripped of his BFI Fellowship honour as it praises ‘brave’ accusers
THE British Film Institute (BFI) has withdrawn the Fellowship honour that it awarded to Harvey Weinstein in 2002 and has praised the "brave" accusers.
The Hollywood producer is the subject of a number of allegations spanning decades including both sexual harassment and assault.
In a statement, the BFI said: "The serious and widespread allegations about Harvey Weinstein's appalling conduct are in direct opposition to the BFI's values.
"Sexual harassment, abuse and bullying is unacceptable under any circumstances.
"Everyone working in the film industry - in any industry - should be safe and respected in the workplace.
"We wholeheartedly support those brave enough to come forward and speak out. The film industry needs more women represented on every level, on and off screen."
Earlier today, it was reported British actor Robert Lindsay has claimed he was booted off Oscar-winning film Shakespeare In Love and blacklisted after he stopped Weinstein making unwanted advances on co-star Molly Ringwald.
Ringwald claimed Weinstein had over-sexualised her role in the 1990 film Strike It Rich - which co-starred Lindsay.
She implied the Brit actor protected her from Weinstein's advances.
Molly told the , that her close relationship with Lindsay, 67, made it difficult for the Hollywood mogul to pursue her.
And the My Family star has tweeted that he believes the clash ended his film career.
"When I confronted him little did I know the impact on my career. Having been cast in Shakespeare In Love he told the director NO Lindsay."
Robert's claims come after Game Of Thrones actress is the latest Hollywood star to reveal she was subject to sexual advances from the producer.
Lena Headey said she felt "powerless" after Weinstein made sexual advances towards her.
She claimed he was "furious" after she blocked him and he ordered her not to tell anyone about what had happened.
The mounting allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault and even rape broke out against Weinstein after the published a bombshell investigation containing a wealth of accusations which dated back to 1990.
Gwyenth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie were among the first A-listers to reveal their horrific ordeals after the accounts from the likes of Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan were published.
