Rebecca Hall is donating her salary from Woody Allen’s move to Time’s Up

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Rebecca Hall is donating her salary from Woody Allen’s move to Time’s Up
Rebecca Hall is donating her salary from Woody Allen’s move to Time’s Up

There has been a lot of dialogue around sexual harassment, assault, abuse, and misconduct in Hollywood as of late. While major stars like Kevin Spacey have been cut and recast in movies because of sexual misconduct allegations, others aren’t held to the same standards and remain untouched.

One of the biggest acts of hypocrisy in Hollywood right now is the ignorance surrounding Woody Allen. For years and years, basically since the beginning of his career, Allen has behaved inappropriately. Dylan Farrow has long accused her adoptive father of sexually abusing her as a child. And now, people are finally listening — and doing something about it. One of those people is Rebecca Hall.

Farrow has worked tirelessly to call out celebrities like Justin Timberlake who protest sexual misconduct but have no problem working with Allen. Especially these days, when many are taking a stand about sexual misconduct in Hollywood. It’s hard for some to equate their idols with the same gross behavior that Hollywood has hidden for so long. But Allen has behaved badly, and it’s time everyone started to acknowledge that.

Rebecca Hall is taking it one step further. She’s donating her salary from Woody Allen to Time’s Up.

The Time’s Up initiative is working to end sexual harassment, abuse, marginalization, and underrepresentation in Hollywood and across all industries. Rebecca Hall apologized for working with Allen. She appears in his 2008 film Vicky Cristina Barcelona and his upcoming A Rainy Day in New York.

On Friday, January 12th, Rebecca Hall announced that 100 percent of her wages will go to Time’s Up.

The day after the Weinstein accusation broke in full force I was shooting a day of work on Woody Allen’s latest movie in New York. I couldn’t have imagined somewhere stranger to be that day. When asked to do so, some seven months ago, I quickly said yes. He gave me one of my first significant roles in film for which I have always been grateful, it was one day in my hometown - easy. I have, however subsequently realized there is nothing easy about any of this. In the weeks following I have thought very deeply about this decision, and remain conflicted and saddened. After reading and re-reading Dylan Farrow’s statements of a few days ago and going back and reading the older ones - I see, not only how complicated this matter is, but that my actions have made another woman feel silenced and dismissed. That is not something that sits easily with me in the current or indeed any moment, and I am profoundly sorry. I regret this decision and wouldn’t make the same one today. It’s a small gesture and not one intended as close to compensation but I’ve donated my wage to @timesup. I’ve also signed up, will continue to donate, and look forward to working with and being part of this positive movement towards change not just in Hollywood but hopefully everywhere. #timesup

A post shared by Rebecca Hall (@rebeccahall) on Jan 12, 2018 at 2:08pm PST

There are many in Hollywood who claim to support Time’s Up, yet still willingly work with Allen.

Moving forward, we hope to see more action from big names. It’s hard to come to the realization that your actions may be hypocritical and hurtful. But it’s never too late. Everyone can look to Rebecca Hall’s words and actions as an example of what to do moving forward.