Patricia Arquette: Weinstein's Denials Don't Change My Truth

0:00On this March 13th in Durham, here's what is making headlines. Patricia Arquette is pushing back hard against Harvey Weinstein's recent prison interview claims. The 73-year-old convicted producer told The Hollywood Reporter that Arquette, along with Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie, exaggerated. There are salt stories to join the Me Too movement, Arquette, now 66, and since her account has stayed the same since day one, and points anyone doubting it to a quick online search, she highlighted Ronan Farrell's 2017 investigation, which backed up her claims of industry blackballing after she spoke out. Arquette stressed there's no club for survivors, and that she never got any money from lawsuits or settlements over the assault. Weinstein produced Pulp Fiction, where she worked for Scale Pay Only, while others got back in deals. Arquette's response underscores the lasting trauma for survivors when abusers deny facts. She forgave Weinstein years ago to avoid caring resentment, even though he shows no remorse.

1:02Still, she stands firm that the assaults and rapes happened, proven by journalists, courts, and juries. Weinstein got 23 years in New York in 2020, later overturned on appeal, but facing retrial soon, plus 16 more years in loss. Angelus, Arquette calls out poor prison conditions, especially a Rikers Island, and hopes he transfers somewhere more humane for basic human rights. Her message calls on everyone in Hollywood and beyond to support survivors amid these high profile cases. She feels for Weinstein's family, but won't let false claims redefine her life. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.