Louisette Geiss
The #MeToo Movement against sexual harassment and sexual abuse went viral in 2017, as women began publicly sharing their stories of sexual assault to spread awareness. The movement gained exposure due to allegations made against Harvey Weinstein of that year. Since then, dozens of celebrities have come forward with their stories, and so many others have proudly and publicly supported them.
The women at the forefront of this movement have continued their fight to give women a voice in America. Actress Louisette Geiss is one of the women who has been vocal in the #MeToo movement. She has opened up about her decision to leave Hollywood after being told she would not be able to sell a screenplay if she did not watch Weinstein masturbate first.
Here, Louisette speaks at a news conference that took place amidst Harvey’s trial in Feb. 2020. Keep clicking through the gallery for more photos of women who are leading the charge to make sure that the future is female.
Aly Raisman
Aly Raisman is an American gymnast who has publicly spoken out about the abuse she faced at the hands former U.S. Gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar. Aly bravely spoke at Larry’s trial in Jan. 2020, and he was sentenced to 175 years in a Michigan state prison.
Caitlin Dulany
Caitlin Dulany addresses the media at a news conference by the ‘Silence Breakers,’ a group of women who have spoken out about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct. Caitlin helped launch the ‘Voices in Action’ program, which is a non-profit that provides ‘protection and safety from sexual misconduct while supporting survivors and fighting for abusers to be held accountable for their actions.’
Ellen Page
Ellen Page has been vocal of her support for the #MeToo movement. In 2017, she shared her story of allegedly being outed as gay by filmmaker, Brett Ratner, on the set of ‘X-Men: The Last Stand.’ She was only 18 years old when the incident allegedly occurred.
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss has been a vocal ally of those affected by sexual assault. She has shared resources for victims on her social media pages, and has publicly supported those who have shared their stories.
Lea DeLaria
Lea DeLaria, who was on ‘Orange is the New Black,’ has been very outspoken about abusers being punished for their actions. In 2018, she did not hold back when she insisted that Casey Affleck should be banned from presenting at that year’s Oscars due to previous sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been very outspoken about women’s rights. She has been vocal about listening to what assault survivors have to say and ensuring that the future is safe for women.
