- Denise Richards talks about early harassment
- Progress through the #MeToo movement
- She opens up about her experiences
In an interview with 'People', Denise Richards revealed that she faced sexual harassment early in her career. The actress, known from the movie 'Wild Things', once considered filing a sexual harassment lawsuit. "I was told I would be blacklisted" the reality TV personality recalled. These words reflect the fear that many women in the entertainment industry share.
Denise Richards on early harassment
Richards described her situation at the time: "I felt so vulnerable. This was the career I wanted to do. To be told that you're never going to work in an industry that you are passionate about, it's a hard thing." This fear led to her not making the sexual harassment public.
Progress through the #MeToo movement
Richards said she was impressed by the progress Hollywood has made as a result of the #MeToo movement. "There definitely needed to be a change — and not just in the entertainment industry," Richards emphasized that she was glad that women are being listened to more and are better protected today. "If that happened at this age, I would handle it differently, but I was so young and an unknown and [just] starting out."
Denise Richards is now the mother of three daughters and has learned a lot from their self-confidence and willingness to speak out against something. She did not have these qualities herself as a young actress.
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