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Colin Firth expresses shame over Weinstein claim

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From Digital Spy

Colin Firth has revealed he regrets not speaking out about Harvey Weinstein after a co-star told him about a "distressing encounter" she allegedly had with the film producer more than 20 years ago.

Firth spoke out this weekend after Sophie Dix added her name to the multiple women accusing Weinstein of sexual harassment.

The duo starred together in 1993 film The Hour of The Pig, which was backed by The Weinstein Company.

Speaking to The Guardian after Sophie made the accusation, Firth said that he is 'haunted' by their conversation in light of the allegations.

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Photo credit: Gareth Cattermole / Staff / Getty Images

"She told me she had had a distressing encounter with Harvey Weinstein," he said.

"I don't think she went into all the horrific detail I've read in her interview. But I remember her being profoundly upset by it. To my shame, I merely expressed sympathy.

"I didn't act on what she told me. It was a long time ago and I don't know if she remembers telling me, but the fact that I had that conversation has come back to haunt me in the light of these revelations.

"It's the only direct account of this kind of behaviour by Harvey Weinstein that's ever been told to me."

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Photo credit: Drew Angerer / Staff / Getty Images

Sophie joined the likes of Eva Green, Rose McGowan, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Rose McGowan, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Judd, who have all accused Weinstein of sexual harassment.

Harvey has "unequivocally denied" any allegations of non-consensual sex. Investigations are under way by both US and UK police.


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