Harvey Weinstein has broken his silence from behind bars, giving a rare and defiant interview that’s stirring up plenty of controversy.
Despite his convictions and the serious accusations against him, the disgraced Hollywood producer continues to deny the most damning claims — even offering a reluctant admission about one incident with Gwyneth Paltrow.
Denial Mixed With a Surprising Admission
In a brief but intense conversation with commentator Candace Owens, the 73-year-old Weinstein demanded a lie detector test, trying to clear his name and prove his innocence. “I did not commit these crimes.
I swear that before God and the people watching now and on my family,” he declared.
Yet, in the same breath, Weinstein admitted he “definitely made a pass” at Gwyneth Paltrow — though he was quick to insist nothing inappropriate ever happened.
He insisted their relationship was “a complete fabrication” and said, “I didn’t put my hands on her. I didn’t touch her.”
The Accusations From Hollywood Stars
The allegations against Weinstein are serious and span decades, with some of the most high-profile claims coming from actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow, Rose McGowan, and Ashley Judd.
Paltrow, who was just 22 when she starred in Emma, accused Weinstein of sexual harassment in his hotel suite.
She described the experience as “weird” and said she felt “blindsided” and “shocked” by the unexpected behavior.
Rose McGowan took her accusations even further, alleging that Weinstein orally raped her after she was cast in Scream in 1997.
Weinstein acknowledged settling with McGowan, admitting to paying her $100,000 and jokingly asking her not to tell his wife.
Meanwhile, Ashley Judd’s claims of sexual harassment were dismissed by Weinstein as “ridiculous” during the interview.
Legal Battles and Public Backlash
Weinstein has faced numerous legal challenges, including convictions in New York and California on sex crime charges.
However, he’s currently facing a retrial in New York after an appeals court found that his previous trial was unfair due to prejudicial testimony.
Despite all this, Weinstein insists he has supporters who stand by him, though they’re “frightened” to speak out for fear of backlash.
He says, “They broke me. They broke me in half,” referring to how the allegations and media coverage have affected him.
Candace Owens and the Controversial Support
Candace Owens, who interviewed Weinstein, is a vocal supporter of his case and has expressed deep skepticism about the judicial process surrounding him.
She told her audience she lost faith in the system after reviewing the case and stated, “I don’t think Harvey is a moral man, I just also do not believe that he is a rapist.”
The full interview, promising “explosive” revelations, was released exclusively to Owens’ subscribers, fueling even more discussion and division about Weinstein’s guilt and the broader #MeToo movement.
Hollywood’s Fallen Powerhouse
Once a towering figure in Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein’s downfall became emblematic of the fight against sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.
The scandal that erupted in 2017 sparked the global #MeToo movement, inspiring countless survivors to come forward.
Now, as he faces retrial and public scrutiny, Weinstein maintains his innocence, supported by a defense team arguing that his actions do not constitute criminal behavior.
His lawyer, Arthur Aidala, told the jury, “The casting couch is not a crime scene,” suggesting the allegations don’t hold up under legal scrutiny.