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Fledertiere als Lebensmittel

2019-03-13T00:06:11Z

Donmike10:

[[File:Paniki Rica Cabai Hijau.JPG|thumb|[[Paniki]] prepared with [[fruit bat]] [[meat]] cooked in spicy rica green chili pepper. An exotic Manado (Minahasan) dish. [[Manado]], [[North Sulawesi]], [[Indonesia]].]]

[[Bats]] are a food source for humans in the [[Pacific Rim]] and [[Asia]]. Bats are consumed in various amounts in [[Indonesia]], [[Thailand]], [[Vietnam]], [[Guam]], and in other Asian and Pacific Rim countries and cultures.<ref name="Hopkins" /><ref name="Schwarcz" /> In Guam, [[Mariana fruit bat]]s (''Pteropus mariannus'') are considered a [[delicacy]],<ref name="TM" /><ref name="Bats" /> and a flying fox bat species was made endangered due to being hunted there.<ref name="Hopkins" /> In addition to being hunted as a food source for humans, bats are also hunted for their skins.<ref name="Hopkins" /> Hunting techniques include netting and with a shotgun.<ref name="Hopkins" />

The 1999 version of ''[[The Oxford Companion to Food]]'' states that the flavor of fruit bats is similar to that of chicken, and that they are "clean animals living exclusively on fruit".<ref name="Hopkins" /> Bats are prepared in several manners, such as [[Grilling|grilled]], [[barbecue|barbecued]], [[Deep frying|deep fried]], cooked in stews and in [[stir fry]]s.<ref name="Hopkins" /> When deep fried, the entire bat may be cooked and consumed.<ref name="Hopkins" /> Bats have a low [[fat]] content and are high in [[protein]].<ref name="Hopkins" /><ref name="Downes" />

During cooking, bats may emit strong odors reminiscent of urine. This may be reduced by adding garlic, onion, chili pepper or beer during cooking.<ref name="Hopkins" /><ref name="Downes" />

== Dangers ==
Eating fruit bats is linked to a neurological disease called [[lytico-bodig disease]]. [[Paul Alan Cox]] from the [[Hawaiian National Tropical Botanical Garden]] in [[Kalaheo]], and [[Oliver Sacks]] from [[Albert Einstein College of Medicine|Albert Einstein College]] in [[New York City|New York]], found the bats consumed large quantities of [[cycad]] seeds, and – like some eagles, which were shown to build up levels of the pesticide [[DDT]] in fat tissue – probably accumulate the toxins to dangerous levels.<ref>[http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/06/0613_030613_bateaters.html "Bat-Eating Linked to Neurological Illness"], ''[[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic]]'', June 13, 2003</ref>

== Dishes ==
[[File:Paniki manado.jpg|thumb|Paniki in yellow soup]]

[[Paniki]] is an exotic dish of [[Minahasa]]n from [[North Sulawesi]] made from [[fruit bat]].<ref name="kompas" /><ref name="kompas2" />

[[Soup]]s, [[stew]]s and [[Curry|curries]] using bat meat are prepared.<ref name="Hopkins" /> In [[Palau]], bat soup is considered a delicacy.<ref name="Frater" /> Fruit bats are used in a Palauan soup that includes [[coconut milk]], spices and ginger.<ref name="Frater" />

=== Stews ===
Bat stew is a stew prepared from various types of [[bat]]s.<ref name="Hopkins" /><ref name="Downes" /> [[Fruit bat]]s are used in some versions of the dish.<ref name="Downes" />

''Estufa de morcego'' is a [[bat]] stew [[delicacy]] in the [[cuisine of São Tomé and Príncipe]] that is served on saints days and during [[Party|fiestas]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=e59TqbPNAB0C&pg=PA74 Sao Tome and Principe – Kathleen Becker]. pp. 74-79.</ref>

<gallery class="center" caption="Bat preparation" widths="200px" heights="145px">
File:Bats for eating in Laos.jpg|Bats for human consumption in [[Laos]]
File:Slicing A Bat.jpg|Preparation prior to cooking
File:Preparing Bats.jpg|Another image of preparation
File:Ready To Cook.jpg|Ready for cooking
</gallery>

== See also ==
{{Commons category|Bats as food}}
* {{portal-inline|Food}}

== References ==
{{reflist|2|refs=
<ref name="Hopkins">[https://books.google.com/books?id=DJDKaxEEfYgC&pg=PA51 Extreme Cuisine: The Weird & Wonderful Foods that People Eat – Jerry Hopkins]. pp. 51-53.</ref>
<ref name="Downes">{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2T5c0Q59iGkC&pg=PA14|title=To Die For|first=Stephen|last=Downes|date=1 January 2006|publisher=Allen & Unwin|via=Google Books}}</ref>
<ref name="TM">[https://books.google.com/books?id=AiwEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA116 Texas Monthly]. p. 116.</ref>
<ref name="Schwarcz">[https://books.google.com/books?id=gO1ojlrEzfgC&pg=PA95 The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating ... - Joe Schwarcz]. p. 95.</ref>
<ref name="Bats">[https://books.google.com/books?id=AWUWI_hI-bMC&pg=PT79 ''Bats of the United States and Canada'']. pp. 79-80.</ref>
<ref name="kompas">{{cite web| url = http://travel.kompas.com/read/2008/04/14/15211141/Ke.Tomohon..Makan.Tikus.atau.Kelelawar.
| title = Ke Tomohon, Makan Tikus atau Kelelawar?| first = Valentina| last = Rosliana| author =| authorlink = | coauthors =
| date= 14 April 2008| publisher = Kompas| location = Indonesia| language = Indonesian| accessdate = 2011-01-09}}</ref>
<ref name="kompas2">{{cite web| url = http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2008/08/30/0720522/Panas.Membara.dari.Timur.Indonesia| title = Panas Membara dari Timur Indonesia| first = Sarie| last = Febriane|author2=Soelastri Soekirno|author3=Pingkan E. Dundu| date = 30 August 2008| publisher= Kompas| location= Indonesia| language = Indonesian| accessdate = 2011-01-09}}</ref>
<ref name="Frater">[https://books.google.com/books?id=X4K4oPPLouoC&pg=PT207 Listverse. Com's Ultimate Book of Bizarre Lists – Jamie Frater]. p. 207.</ref>
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[[Category:Manado cuisine]]
[[Category:Bats as food]]

MeToo

2017-11-16T00:26:44Z

Donmike10:

{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2017}}
{{Correct title|#MeToo|reason=#}}
"'''Me Too'''" (or "'''#MeToo'''", with local alternatives in other languages) spread [[Viral phenomenon|virally]] as a two-word [[hashtag]] used on social media in October 2017 to denounce [[sexual assault]] and [[Sexual harassment|harassment]], in the wake of [[Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations|sexual misconduct allegations]] against [[Harvey Weinstein]].<ref name=CNN>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/15/entertainment/me-too-twitter-alyssa-milano/index.html|title=#MeToo: Social media flooded with personal stories of assault|first=Lisa Respers|last=France|publisher=CNN |date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name=WaPo>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/16/me-too-alyssa-milano-urged-assault-victims-to-tweet-in-solidarity-the-response-was-massive/|title=#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein case moves thousands to tell their own stories of abuse, break silence|first=Samantha|last=Schmidt|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metoo-hashtag-becomes-anti-sexual-harassment-assault-rallying-cry-n810986|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano promotes hashtag that becomes anti-harassment rallying cry|publisher=[[NBC News]] |first=Elizabeth |last=Chuck |date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref> The phrase, long used in this sense by social activist [[Tarana Burke]],<ref name="Guerra" /> was popularized by actress [[Alyssa Milano]], who encouraged women to [[Twitter|tweet]] it to publicize experiences to demonstrate the widespread nature of [[Misogyny|misogynistic]] behavior. Since then, millions of people have used the hashtag to come forward with their experiences, including many celebrities.<ref name="People" /><ref name=":0" />

==Origin==
[[File:Alyssa Milano 2, 2011.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged use of the [[hashtag]] after accusations against [[Harvey Weinstein]] surfaced in 2017.]]

Social activist and community organizer Tarana Burke created the phrase "Me Too" on the [[Myspace|MySpace]] social network<ref name=":1">{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/10/19/the-woman-behind-me-too-knew-the-power-of-the-phrase-when-she-created-it-10-years-ago/|title=The woman behind 'Me Too; knew the power of the phrase when she created it — 10 years ago|last=Ohlheiser|first=Abby|date=October 19, 2017|website=The Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> in 2006 as part of a grassroots campaign to promote "empowerment through empathy" among women of color who have experienced sexual abuse, particularly within underprivileged communities.<ref name=Guerra>{{cite news|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|title=Where'd the #MeToo initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=Hill>{{cite news|url=http://www.ebony.com/news-views/black-woman-me-too-movement-tarana-burke-alyssa-milano |title=Black Woman Tarana Burke Founded the "Me Too" Movement|work=[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]|issn=0012-9011 |first=Zahara|last=Hill|date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Leah2">{{cite news|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/17/metoo-tarana-burke-jennifer-lawrence/|title=Hollywood's brightest join the 10-year-old #MeToo movement, but will that change anything?|last=Leah|first=Rachel|date=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Salon (website)|Salon]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=Shugerman>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/me-too-facebook-hashtag-why-when-meaning-sexual-harassment-rape-stories-explained-a8005936.html|work=[[The Independent]]|title=Me Too: Why are women sharing stories of sexual assault and how did it start?|first=Emily|last=Shugerman|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=HuffPost>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/me-too-victims-come-forward_us_59e4271ae4b03a7be5817b3f|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano's Call for Sexual Abuse Victims to Come Forward Goes Viral|first=Ed|last=Mazza|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[HuffPost]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke, who is creating a documentary titled ''Me Too'', has said she was inspired to use the phrase after being unable to respond to a 13-year-old girl who confided to her that she had been sexually assaulted. Burke later wished she had simply told the girl, "me too".<ref name=":1" />

On October 10th, 2017, five days after ''The New York Times'' article detailing allegations of sexual misconduct by film producer Harvey Weinstein, in the comments section of the follow-up Times' op-ed piece by Lena Dunham entitled "Harvey Weinstein and the Silence of the Men" (October 9th, 2017) a reader posting under the username 'jammer' wrote the following:<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/09/opinion/harvey-weinstein-lena-dunham-silence-.html|title=Opinion {{!}} Lena Dunham: Harvey Weinstein and the Silence of the Men|last=Dunham|first=Lena|date=2017-10-09|work=The New York Times|access-date=2017-11-13|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref>

''Here's what really needs to happen now. Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, "Me, too."''

On October 15th, 2017, actress [[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged [[Spreadability|spreading]] the phrase as part of an awareness campaign to show the scale and ubiquity of the problem, tweeting: "If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote 'Me too.' as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem."<ref name="Graham">{{cite news|last1=Graham|first1=Ruth|title=Why the #MeToo Moment Is Liberating, Dispiriting, and Uncomfortable All at Once|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/10/17/why_the_metoo_moment_is_liberating_dispiriting_and_uncomfortable_all_at.html|publisher=Slate |date=October 17, 2017 |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/16/harvey-weinstein-women-sexual-assault-me-too|title=It's not just one monster. 'Me too' reveals the ubiquity of sexual assault|first=Suzanne|last=Moore|date=October 16, 2017 |work=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="LA">{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-metoo-campaign-me-too-alyssa-milano-1508173882-htmlstory.html|title=In saying #MeToo, Alyssa Milano pushes awareness campaign about sexual assault and harassment|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=[[Tronc]] |accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="People">{{cite news|url=http://people.com/movies/me-too-alyssa-milano-heads-twitter-campaign-against-sexual-harassment-assault/|title=#MeToo: Sexual Harassment and Assault Movement Tweeted Over 500,000 Times as Celebs Share Stories|date=October 16, 2017|work=People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|title=Where'd the "Me Too" initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags - The Boston Globe|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|work=BostonGlobe.com|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> Milano later attributed the phrase to Burke, calling Burke's story "heartwarming and inspiring".<ref name=":1" />

==Reach and impact==
The phrase had been used more than 200,000 times by October 15,<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-41633857|title='MeToo' and the scale of sexual abuse|last=Sini|first=Rozina|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> and tweeted more than 500,000 times by October 16.<ref name="CNN" /> On [[Facebook]], the hashtag had been used by more than 4.7 million people in 12 million posts during the first 24 hours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/17/us/me-too-tarana-burke-origin-trnd/index.html|title=An activist, a little girl and the heartbreaking origin of 'Me too'|last=CNN|first=Cassandra Santiago and Doug Criss |publisher=CNN|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> The platform reported that 45% of users in the United States had a friend who had posted using the term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/metoo-more-than-12-million-facebook-posts-comments-reactions-24-hours/|title=More than 12M "Me Too" Facebook posts, comments, reactions in 24 hours|last=|first=|date=October 17, 2017|work=CBS News|access-date=October 23, 2017}}</ref>

Tens of thousands of people replied to Milano's tweet, including:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eyerys.com/articles/timeline/metoo-movement-social-media|title=The #MeToo Movement On Social Media|publisher=Eyerys|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

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*[[Patricia Arquette]]<ref name=Time>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/4983731/me-too-alyssa-milano/|title=Tons of Celebrities Are Joining Alyssa Milano's 'Me Too' Protest|first=Tara|last=John|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Thora Birch]]<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Thora Birch |user=1107miss |number=919966242705850369 |date=2017-10-16 |title=Thora Birch on Twitter: 'Oops.. Guess I missed this last night, but anyway. #MeToo' |accessdate=2017-11-07}}</ref>
*[[Björk]]<ref name=AV>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/an-incomplete-depressingly-long-list-of-celebrities-se-1819628519|first=Katie|last=Rife|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|title=An incomplete, depressingly long list of celebrities' sexual assault and harassment stories|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/bjork-lends-voice-metoo-campaign-detail-sexual-harassment-hands-danish-director-lars-von-trier-2150898|title=Björk lends voice to #MeToo campaign to detail sexual harassment at hands of Danish director |publisher=NME|date=October 17, 2017 |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gretchen Carlson]]<ref name=WaPo/>
*[[Barry Crimmins]]<ref name=Time/>
*[[Best Coast|Bethany Cosentino]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Sheryl Crow]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Vir Das]]<ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/metoo-lady-gaga-mallika-dua-and-other-celebrities-share-their-experiences-4895069/|title=#MeToo: Lady Gaga, Mallika Dua and other celebrities share their experiences|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|oclc=70274541}}</ref>
*[[Viola Davis]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Kimya Dawson]]<ref name=Bustle>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/9-celebrities-whose-me-too-tweets-lay-bare-the-everyday-reality-of-sexual-assault-2920067|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]] |title=9 Celebrities Whose "Me Too" Tweets Lay Bare the Everyday Reality of Sexual Assault|first=Seth|last=Millstein|date=October 15, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rosario Dawson]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Felicia Day]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Ellen DeGeneres]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Ellen DeGeneres shares #MeToo: 'Hell hath no fury like a woman with a Twitter account'|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/19/ellen-degeneres-metoo/|work=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 19, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Laura Dreyfuss]]<ref>{{cite news|work=The New York Times|date=October 16, 2017|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/technology/metoo-twitter-facebook.html|title=#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault}}</ref>
*[[Mallika Dua]]<ref name=IndianExpress/>
*[[Nikki DuBose]]<ref name=HuffPost/>
*[[Sadie Dupuis]]<ref name="Billboard2">{{cite news |title=Lady Gaga, Sheryl Crow and More Tweet #MeToo To Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7998799/metoo-harrassment-lady-gaga-sheryl-crow-twitter-more|website=Billboard|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[America Ferrera]]<ref>{{cite news|work=Cosmopolitan|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a13034861/america-ferrera-assaulted-as-child/|title=America Ferrera Says She Was Sexually Assaulted When She Was 9 Years Old}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/10/17/america-ferreras-metoo-story-sexually-assaulted-age-9/771521001/|title=America Ferrera's #MeToo story: I was sexually assaulted at age 9|newspaper=USA Today |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lady Gaga]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Ilana Glazer]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Heather Graham]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Sarah Hyland]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Rupi Kaur]]<ref name=Mercury>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/16/as-metoo-trends-heres-a-list-of-sex-scandals-in-tech-and-entertainment/|work=Mercury News|date=October 16, 2017|title=As #MeToo trends, here's a list of sex scandals in tech and entertainment}}</ref>
*[[Marne Levine]]<ref name=MC>{{cite news|work=Marie Claire|url=http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a13035486/marne-levine-and-emily-ratajkowski-power-trip/|title=COO of Instagram Marne Levine and Emily Ratajkowski on How the Platform Is Combatting Sexual Harassment}}</ref>
*[[Monica Lewinsky]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2017/1016/Women-join-forces-against-sexual-assault-with-me-too-social-media-campaign|title=Women join forces against sexual assault with 'me too' social media campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Christian Science Monitor]]}}</ref>
*[[Amber Liu (singer)|Amber Liu]]<ref>{{cite news |title=K-Pop Star Amber of f(x) Joins '#MeToo' Movement: 'It Happens Everywhere'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8006882/fx-amber-me-too-sexual-harassment-comment|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Melanie Lynskey]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[McKayla Maroney]]<ref name=People/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/olympic-gymnast-mckayla-maroney-says-dr-larry-nassar-molested-her-n811766|title=In #metoo post, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney says she was molested|website=nbcnews.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/sports/olympics/gymnast-mckayla-maroney-team-doctor-sexual-abuse.html|title=Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says She Too Was Molested by Team Doctor|first=Victor|last=Mather|date=October 18, 2017 |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Marlee Matlin]]<ref name="tbtimes">{{cite news |title=The celebrities who have said #MeToo about sexual assault and harassment|url=http://cars.tampabay.com/news/perspective/the-celebrities-who-have-said-metoo-about-sexual-assault-and-harassment/2341702|newspaper=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Debra Messing]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Alyssa Milano]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Lane Moore]]<ref name=Bustle/>
*[[Javier Muñoz (actor)|Javier Muñoz]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Ashleigh Murray]]<ref name=EW>{{cite news|url=http://ew.com/news/2017/10/16/me-too-twitter-campaign-alyssa-milano-sexual-assault-awareness/|title=Stars raise sexual assault awareness with #MeToo Twitter campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=EW|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Anna Paquin]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Pauley Perrette]]<ref name=EW/>
*[[Christina Perri]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Busy Philipps]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Emily Ratajkowski]]<ref name=MC/>
*[[Molly Ringwald]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Anika Noni Rose]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/me-too-twitter-trend-sexual-assault-awareness-alyssa-milano/|title="Me Too" trend on Twitter raises awareness about sexual assault|work=CBS News|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jenny Slate]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Gabrielle Union]]<ref name=WaPo/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/gabrielle-union-opens-up-about-sexual-assault-w509348|work=US Magazine|title=Gabrielle Union Vows to 'Continue' Sexual Assault Conversation: 'It Was Wild ... to See #MeToo Trending'}}</ref>
*[[Jessica Valenti]]<ref name=Mercury/>
*[[Elizabeth Warren]]<ref name=Mercury/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2017/10/16/me-too-elizabeth-warren-adds-her-voice-to-campaign-raising-awareness-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault|work=The Boston Globe |title='Me too': Elizabeth Warren adds her voice to campaign raising awareness of sexual harassment and assault}}</ref>
*[[Evan Rachel Wood]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Reese Witherspoon]]<ref name="HillLA">{{cite news |last1=Hill|first1=Libby|title=Today in Entertainment: Larissa Gomes, Lena Headey accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-reese-witherspoon-shares-her-story-of-1508254090-htmlstory.html|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
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Some men, such as actors [[Terry Crews]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/11/actor-terry-crews-sexually-assaulted-by-hollywood-executive|title=Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 11, 2017 |newspaper=The Guardian |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref> and [[James Van Der Beek]],<ref name="Leah">{{cite news |last1=Leah|first1=Rachel|title=James Van Der Beek's story of sexual abuse is a powerful reminder that men can be victims too|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/12/james-van-der-beek-tells-his-story-of-sexual-abuse-a-powerful-reminder-that-men-can-be-victims-too/|website=Salon|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref> have responded to the hashtag with their own experiences of harassment and abuse, while others have responded by acknowledging past behaviors against women, spawning the hashtag "HowIWillChange."<ref name="Graham" /> The hashtag "HimThough" was coined by [[Elizabeth Plank]].<ref>{{cite news|title=12 million women told their story of sexual assault with #MeToo. Now a new hashtag is asking men to take responsibility|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/women-me-too-hashtag-twitter-sexual-harassment-stories-trending-him-though-men-responsibility-a8004806.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

In addition to [[Hollywood]], "Me Too" declarations elicited discussion of sexual harassment and abuse in the [[music industry]],<ref name="Billboard2"/> sciences,<ref name="Neill">{{cite web|last1=Neill|first1=Ushma S.|title=When Scientists Say, "Me, Too"|url=https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/when-scientists-say-me-too/|website=Scientific American Blog Network|publisher=Scientific American}}</ref> academia,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Me-Too-the-end-of-the-beginning-of-a-movement-12289190.php|title='Me Too' the 'end of the beginning' of a movement|last=Gordon|first=Maggie|date=October 19, 2017|work=Houston Chronicle|accessdate=October 23, 2017}}</ref> and politics.<ref name="Wang">{{cite news|last1=Wang|first1=Amy B.|title=Senators say #MeToo: McCaskill, others share their stories of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/10/21/senators-say-metoo-mccaskill-others-share-their-stories-of-sexual-harassment/ |accessdate=October 22, 2017|work=The Washington Post |date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> In the music industry, the band [[Veruca Salt]] used the #MeToo hashtag to air allegations of sexual harassment against [[James Toback]],<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/23/director-james-toback-accused-of-sexual-abuse-by-38-women/ Director James Toback accused of sexual harassment by 38 women] Travis M. Andrews, ''[[The Washington Post]]'', October 23, 2017</ref> and [[Alice Glass]] used the hashtag to share a history of alleged sexual assault and other abuses by former [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]] bandmate [[Ethan Kath]].<ref name="Aswad">{{cite news |last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|work=Variety|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Vincent">{{cite news |last1=Vincent|first1=Alice|title=Crystal Castles' Ethan Kath has denied claims by bandmate Alice Glass that he raped and abused her for years|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/crystal-castles-ethan-kath-has-denied-claims-bandmate-alice/|newspaper=The Telegraph|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

Statehouses in California, Illinois, Oregon, and Rhode Island responded to allegations of sexual harassment surfaced by the campaign,<ref name="Tareen">{{cite news|last1=Tareen|first1=Sophia|title=Latest Front in Weinstein Scandal: Statehouses Say 'Me Too'|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-10-24/open-letter-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-illinois-politics|accessdate=October 25, 2017|publisher=US News and World Report}}</ref> and several women in politics spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment, including United States Senators [[Heidi Heitkamp]], [[Mazie Hirono]], [[Claire McCaskill]] and [[Elizabeth Warren]].<ref name="Wang" /> Congresswoman [[Jackie Speier]] has introduced a bill aimed at making sexual harassment complaints easier to report on [[Capitol Hill]].<ref name="Cadei">{{cite news|last1=Cadei|first1=Emily|title=Few in Washington are saying #MeToo. California congresswoman wants to change that.|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article180767911.html|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=Miami Herald}}</ref>

On November 12, 2017 in Hollywood, a few hundred men, women, and children participated in the "Take Back the Workplace March" and the "#MeToo Survivors March" to protest sexual abuse.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bahr |first=Lindsey |url=http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/7634943-181/hundreds-in-hollywood-march-against |title=Hundreds in Hollywood march against sexual harassment |date=November 13, 2017 |work=The Press Democrat |agency=Associated Press |accessdate=November 14, 2017}}</ref>

===International response===
The hashtag has trended in at least 85 countries,<ref name="Strum">{{cite news |last1=Strum|first1=Laura|title=Twitter chat: What #MeToo says about sexual abuse in society|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/twitter-chat-what-metoo-says-about-sexual-abuse-in-society|work=PBS NewsHour|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> including India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom. Variants of the phrase trended in France,<ref name="auto" /> using "BalanceTonPorc" (DenounceYourPig),<ref name="Etehad" /> which encouraged users to share the names of their alleged abusers.<ref name="Donadio">{{cite web|last1=Donadio|first1=Rachel|title=#BalanceTonPorc Is France's #MeToo|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/10/the-weinstein-scandal-seen-from-france/543315/|website=The Atlantic|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref> In Italy, women posted stories of assault and harassment under the hashtag #QuellaVoltaChe translated literally into "#TheTimeThat."<ref name="Montini">{{cite news |last=Montini |first=Beatrice |date=October 17, 2017 |title=Weinstein, Giulia Blasi e le storie su #quellavoltache: «Se c'è squilibrio di potere non c'è mai consenso. Basta processare le vittime» |trans-title= Weinstein, Giulia Blasi, and stories posted to #quellavoltache: "When there's a power imbalance, it can never be consensual. Quit putting victims on trial." |language=it |url=http://27esimaora.corriere.it/17_ottobre_15/weinstein-giulia-blasi-storie-quellavoltache-se-c-squilibrio-potere-non-c-mai-consenso-basta-processare-vittime-1ad947a8-b1c7-11e7-8c05-16c4f9105c9c.shtml |work=[[Corriere della Sera]] |location=Milan |access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>See also: {{cite tweet |user=ResistanceItaly |number=920409937209167872 |date=October 17, 2017 |title=#quellavoltache is the Italian #metoo hashtag.}}</ref> The Spanish-language counterpart is "#YoTambién". In French-speaking parts of Canada, the campaign is done under the hashtag "#MoiAussi". In [[Israel]], the Hebrew hashtag "גםאנחנו#" (#UsToo) began trending on October 18, with a front page spread in the newspaper ''[[Yediot Aharonot]]''.<ref name="Etehad">{{cite news|last1=Etehad|first1=Melissa|title=A global primal scream: #MeToo (#YoTambien #QuellaVoltaChe #גםאנחנו أنا_كمان#)|url=http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-global-me-too-20171018-story.html|accessdate=October 19, 2017|work=Los Angeles Times |date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> In Sweden, several women used the hashtag to confront television presenter [[Martin Timell]]'s alleged abuse towards them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/anklagelserna-mot-tv4-stjarnan-martin-timell/|title=Martin Timell anklagas för sexism och rasism under inspelningar av "Äntligen hemma"|publisher=Expressen |accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref> All of his shows on TV4 were cancelled on October 20, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/martin-timell-bryter-tystnaden-och-erkanner-/|title=Timell bryter tystnaden och erkänner: "Är chockad över att jag gjort så mycket fel"|publisher=Expressen |accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thelocal.se/20171020/swedish-media-probe-sexual-offence-allegations|title=Swedish media probe sexual offence allegations|date=October 20, 2017|publisher=The Local|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref>

The [[European Parliament]] convened a session directly in response to the Me Too campaign, after it gave rise to allegations of abuse in Parliament and in the [[European Union|European Union's]] offices in [[Brussels]]. [[Cecilia Malmstrom]], the European Commissioner for Trade, specifically cited the hashtag as the reason the meeting had been convened.<ref name="Schreuer">{{cite news|last1=Schreuer|first1=Milan|title=A #MeToo Moment for the European Parliament|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/world/europe/european-parliament-weinstein-harassment.html?_r=0|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=The New York Times |date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In the UK, the Cabinet Office has launched an investigation in allegations that Parliament member [[Mark Garnier]] ordered a secretary to buy sex toys for his wife and mistress.<ref name="Wootson">{{cite news|last1=Wootson Jr|first1=Cleve R.|title=A British minister admits he made his secretary buy sex toys as #MeToo hits Parliament|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/10/29/a-british-minister-admits-he-made-his-secretary-buy-sex-toys-as-metoo-hits-parliament/ |accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Washington Post |date=October 29, 2017}}</ref>

In China, the websphere reacted in anger following the media claims that harassment was a foreign problem, claiming Chinese men to be educated as protective.<ref>Anger as Chinese media claim harassment is just a western problem https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/17/anger-as-chinese-media-claim-harassment-is-just-a-western-problem</ref>

===List of local alternative hashtags===
*Arabic: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/أنا_كمان?src=hash أنا_كمان#]
*{{flag|Canada}}, French-speaking areas: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/moiAussi?src=hash #MoiAussi] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|China}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/我也是?src=hash #我也是] (en: MeToo)
*English-speaking countries: #MeToo
*{{flag|France}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/balanceTonPorc?src=hash #balanceTonPorc] (en: DenounceYourPig)
*{{flag|Italy}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/QuellaVoltaChe?src=hash #QuellaVoltaChe] (en: TheTimeThat)
*{{flag|Israel}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/גםאנחנו?src=hash גםאנחנו#] (en: UsToo)
*{{flag|Japan}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/meToo?src=hash #meToo] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|South Korea}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/나도?src=hash #나도] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Spain}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoTambién?src=hash #YoTambién] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Vietnam}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TôiCũngVậy?src=hash #TôiCũngVậy] (en: MeToo)

===Aftermath===
{{see also|Weinstein effect}}
Shortly after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke, numerous people either used the "Me Too" hashtag or referenced it when discussing their experiences with inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature (including but not limited to harassment, assault, etc.) or gender discrimination. The following public figures have been mentioned:

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*[[Ben Affleck]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/11/entertainment/ben-affleck-apology/index.html|title=Ben Affleck apologizes to Hilarie Burton|first=Sandra Gonzalez,|last=CNN|website=cnn.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Peter Aalbæk Jensen]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Zentropa employees expose system of degradation and sexual harassment|url=http://politiken.dk/kultur/art6202316/Former-Zentropa-employees-expose-system-of-degradation-and-sexual-harassment|website=Politiken|language=da-DK}}</ref>
*[[Ken Baker (entertainment journalist)|Ken Baker]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/27/e-news-ken-baker-accused-sexual-harassment.html|title=E! News' Ken Baker accused of sexual harassment|first=Sasha|last=Savitsky|date=October 27, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[André Balazs]], hotelier<ref>{{cite web|title=Celebrity Hotelier Andre Balazs Accused of Groping by Jason Bateman's Wife and Others|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/celebrity-hotelier-andre-balazs-accused-groping-by-jason-batemans-wife-more-1056843|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Eddie Berganza]], former editor at [[DC Comics]]<ref>{{cite web|title=At DC Comics, An Editor Rose Through The Ranks Even After Being Accused Of Sexual Harassment|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jtes/dc-comics-editor-eddie-berganza-sexual-harassment|website=BuzzFeed|accessdate=11 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[John Besh]], chef<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delish.com/food-news/a56283/john-besh-sexual-harassment-allegations/|title=Celebrity Chef Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Resigns From His Company|date=October 24, 2017|website=delish.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Stephen Blackwell, former chief strategy officer for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR chief Michael Oreskes resigns after sexual harassment accusations|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/11/01/npr-chief-michael-oreskes-resigns-after-sexual-harassment-accusations/|website=Salon|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Sepp Blatter]], former president of [[FIFA]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Sepp Blatter: Hope Solo accuses ex-Fifa president of sexual harassment|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/41950198|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=11 November 2017|date=10 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[David Blaine]], magician<ref>{{cite web|last1=O'Carroll|first1=Lisa|title=David Blaine accused of raping model in London in 2004|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/oct/20/david-blaine-accused-of-raping-model-in-london-in-2004|website=The Guardian|date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Alfred S. Bloomingdale]], businessman<ref>{{cite web|title=Harassment in Hollywood's Golden Age: A Survivor's Firsthand Story (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/harassment-hollywoods-golden-age-survivor-janis-paiges-first-hand-story-1052498|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=14 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Fausto Brizzi]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title='Italy's Weinstein': Ten women accuse filmmaker Fausto Brizzi of sexual harassment|url=https://www.thelocal.it/20171113/italian-filmmaker-fausto-brizzi-accused-sexual-harassment|language=en|date=13 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[George H. W. Bush]], former [[President of the United States]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goerie.com/news/20171028/erie-city-council-candidate-george-hw-bush-made-inappropriate-touch-in-2004|title=Erie City Council candidate: George H.W. Bush made inappropriate touch in 2004|first=Kevin|last=Flowers|website=goerie.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=‘I Was a Child.’ Woman Says George H.W. Bush Groped Her When She Was 16|url=http://time.com/5019182/george-hw-bush-groping-allegation/|website=Time|accessdate=13 November 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Calder, musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Calder Dropped From Record Label After Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7998614/alex-calder-dropped-captured-tracks-label-sexual-assault|website=Billboard|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Louis C.K.]], comedian<ref name="lcknyt">{{cite web|title=Louis C.K. Crossed a Line Into Sexual Misconduct, 5 Women Say|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.html|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mariah Carey]], singer and actress<ref>{{cite web|title=Mariah Carey's Former Security Guard Is Accusing Her Of Racism And Sexual Harassment|url=https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2017/11/08/mariah-carey.html|website=BET.com|accessdate=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[CBS]], Eye Productions, [[Jeffrey Downer]], Jake Downer, and others associated with ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)|Hawaii Five-0]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=CBS Hit With Harassment Lawsuit From 'Hawaii Five-0' Locations Assistant|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-hit-harassment-lawsuit-hawaii-five-0-locations-assistant-1053267|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Tony Cornish]], member of the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Minnesota lawmaker, lobbyist accuse Rep. Tony Cornish of sexual harassment|url=http://www.startribune.com/two-women-including-fellow-state-lawmaker-accuse-rep-tony-cornish-of-sexual-harassment/456503633/|website=Star Tribune|accessdate=14 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Crabb]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Hughes">{{cite news|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Newell|first2=Claire|title=Stephen Crabb sent young woman sexually explicit messages after rejecting her application for role in his office|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/28/stephen-crabb-sent-young-woman-sexually-explicit-messages-rejecting/|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Telegraph |date=October 28, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bart De Pauw]], TV producer<ref>{{cite web|title=Bart De Pauw slaat mea culpa: "Ik ben tot inzicht gekomen"|url=https://www.demorgen.be/tvmedia/bart-de-pauw-slaat-mea-culpa-ik-ben-tot-inzicht-gekomen-b4c5b5b6/|website=De Morgen|accessdate=13 November 2017|language=nl-BE}}</ref>
*[[Andy Dick]], comedian<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy Dick Fired From Movie Over Sexual Harassment Claims|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/andy-dick-fired-movie-sexual-harassment-claims-1053162|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 31, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Richard Dreyfuss]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Yuan|first1=Jada|title=L.A. Writer Says Richard Dreyfuss Harassed, Exposed Himself to Her in the 80s|url=http://www.vulture.com/2017/11/richard-dreyfuss-accused-of-exposing-himself-to-woman.html|website=Vulture|accessdate=10 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Charlie Elphicke]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=correspondent|first1=Peter Walker Political|title=Tory party suspends MP Charlie Elphicke after 'serious allegations'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/03/tory-mp-charlie-elphicke-has-whip-suspended-after-serious-allegations|website=The Guardian|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ahmet Ertegun]], founder of [[Atlantic Records]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Carvello|first1=Dorothy|title=Former Music Executive: 'We Must Come Forward and Name Our Abusers' (Guest Column)|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/sexual-harassment-music-industry-dorothy-carvello-1202591488/|website=Variety|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=17 October 2017}}</ref>
*Sir [[Michael Fallon]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rayner|first1=Gordon|title=Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon admits touching female radio presenter's knee at a dinner|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/31/defence-secretary-sir-michael-fallon-admits-touching-female|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jean Picker Firstenberg]], former [[American Film Institute]] CEO<ref name="hrafi">{{cite web|title=I Was Harassed by a Director at the AFI and Kicked Out When I Reported It (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/i-was-harassed-by-an-afi-director-kicked-i-reported-it-guest-column-1053469|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Hamilton Fish V]], former publisher at [[The New Republic]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ember|first1=Sydney|title=Hamilton Fish of The New Republic Goes on Leave After Women's Complaints|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/business/media/new-republic-hamilton-fish.html|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Garnier]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Wootson" />
*[[The Gaslamp Killer]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Minsker|first1=Evan|title=The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/the-gaslamp-killer-accused-of-rape/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gabi Gazit]], radio personality and TV talk-show host<ref>{{cite web|title=Second Israeli Media Figure Steps Away After Sexual Harassment Claims|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/second-israeli-media-figure-steps-away-sexual-harassment-claims-1056926|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=13 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Benjamin Genocchio]], art critic<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pogrebin|first1=Robin|title=Art Fair Director Replaced After Being Accused of Sex Harassment|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/08/arts/design/ben-genocchio-armory-show-artnet.html|newspaper=The New York Timess|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Gilady, founder of [[Keshet Media Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kamin|first1=Debra|title=Israel's Keshet Rocked by Sexual Harassment Allegations|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/israel-keshet-alex-gilady-sexual-harassment-1202608723/|website=Variety|accessdate=7 November 2017|date=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*Patricia Glaser, lawyer<ref group=note>Glaser currently represents Harvey Weinstein.</ref><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-harassment-i-was-fired-a-hit-show-intimidated-by-lawyers-guest-column-1053465|title=Hollywood Harassment: I Was Fired from a Hit Show and Intimidated By Lawyers (Guest Column)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Maddaus|first1=Gene|title=Harvey Weinstein Hires Patricia Glaser to Do Battle with TWC|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/harvey-weinstein-patty-glaser-legal-war-1202586199/|website=Variety|accessdate=14 November 2017|date=10 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gary Goddard]], founder and CEO of [[Goddard Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Busch|first1=Anita|title=Anthony Edwards Writes About Sexual Molestation At Hand Of Gary Goddard|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/anthony-edwards-sexual-molestation-gary-goddard-1202205839|website=Deadline|accessdate=10 November 2017|date=10 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Damian Green]], UK [[First Secretary of State]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Investigation launched into accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Damian Green|url=https://news.sky.com/story/investigation-launched-into-accusations-of-inappropriate-behaviour-by-damian-green-11108035|website=Sky News|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brad Grey]], former [[Paramount Pictures]] executive<ref name=hrep1>{{cite web|title=Comedy Writer Reveals Lurid Details of Harassment on Set — and Why It Cost Her a Job (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/comedy-writer-reveals-lurid-details-harassment-set-why-it-cost-her-a-job-guest-column-1049647|website=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*Jon Grissom, actor<ref name=feldman1>{{cite web|title=Corey Feldman names two of his alleged sexual abusers|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/corey-feldman-names-two-of-his-alleged-sexual-abusers|website=CBS News|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jack J. Grynberg]], businessman<ref>{{cite web|last1=Briquelet|first1=Kate|title=‘Now It’s Time to Repay Me’: Oil Tycoon Accused of Demanding Sex From Employees|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/now-its-time-to-repay-me-oil-tycoon-accused-of-demanding-sexual-favors-from-employees|website=The Daily Beast|date=13 November 2017}}</ref>
*David Guillod, former co-CEO of [[Primary Wave Entertainment]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Birnbaum|first1=Debra|title=Manager David Guillod Steps Down Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/david-guillod-primary-wave-leave-of-absence-sexual-assault-jessica-barth-1202606462/|website=Variety|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Halperin]], author and journalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/media/halperin-sexual-harassment.html|title=Mark Halperin, a Top Political Journalist, Faces Multiple Claims of Harassment|first1=John|last1=Koblin|first2=Michael M.|last2=Grynbaum|date=October 26, 2017|newspaper=The New York Times |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Andy Henry, casting<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/women-say-veteran-csi-casting-employee-coerced-disrobing-1058398|title=Actresses Say Veteran 'CSI' Casting Employee Coerced Them Into Disrobing|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=November 15, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dustin Hoffman]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Dustin Hoffman Sexually Harassed Me When I Was 17 (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/dustin-hoffman-sexually-harassed-me-i-was-17-guest-column-1053466|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref><ref name=varhoff>{{cite web|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title='Genius' Producer Accuses Dustin Hoffman of Sexually Harassing Her in 1991 (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dustin-hoffman-sexual-harassment-1202604822/|website=Variety|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Hoover]], member of the [[Kentucky House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeff Hoover resigns as House speaker but will not give up seat over sexual harassment cover-up|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2017/11/05/jeff-hoover-resigns-house-speaker-over-sexual-harassment-cover-up/833385001/|website=The Courier-Journal|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kelvin Hopkins]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|title=Labour suspends Kelvin Hopkins MP over sexual misconduct claim|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/02/labour-suspends-kelvin-hopkins-allegations-sexual-misconduct|website=The Guardian|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*Vincent Ingenito, former editor for [[IGN]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Schreier|first1=Jason|title=IGN Staff Walk Out After Former Employee's Sexual Harassment Claims [UPDATE]|url=https://kotaku.com/ign-employees-walk-out-after-former-employees-sexual-ha-1820409833|website=Kotaku|accessdate=14 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jesse Jackson]], Baptist minister<ref name="theroot">{{cite web|last1=Young|first1=Danielle|title=Don't Let the Smile Fool You. I'm Cringing on the Inside|url=http://www.theroot.com/don-t-let-the-smile-fool-you-i-m-cringing-on-the-insid-1819987586|website=The Root|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Danny Jordaan]], president of [[South African Football Association]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Jordaan is lying, says Jennifer Ferguson {{!}} Cape Times|url=https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/danny-jordaan-is-lying-says-jennifer-ferguson-11812572|website=IOL News|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Steve Jurvetson]], venture capitalist<ref>{{cite web|title=VC Steve Jurvetson has resigned from the firm he cofounded amid sexual harassment allegations he's denied|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/vc-steve-jurvetson-resigns-from-dfj-amid-harassment-investigation-2017-11|website=Business Insider|accessdate=14 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Ethan Kath]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Daniel Kawczynski]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[R. Kelly]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Surviving R. Kelly: Former Girlfriend Alleges Abuse|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/surviving-r-kelly-former-girlfriend-alleges-abuse-w509860|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Val Kilmer]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Former actress claims Val Kilmer punched her during 'The Doors' audition|url=https://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/349628/o-heaney-kilmer-punch-stone-doors|website=Death and Taxes|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Robert Knepper]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Prison Break' Star Accused of Sexual Assault by Veteran Costume Designer|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-knepper-accused-sexual-assault-by-veteran-costume-designer-1055914|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Andrew Kramer, former [[Lionsgate]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-exec-andrew-kramer-exits-harassment-allegation-1052209|title=Lionsgate Exec Andrew Kramer Exited After Harassment Allegation (Exclusive)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Andrew Kreisberg]], television writer and producer, co-creator of [[Arrowverse]]<ref>{{cite web|title=‘Supergirl,’ ‘Arrow’ Producer Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations by Warner Bros.|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/warner-bros-sexual-harassment-andrew-kreisberg-1202612522/amp/|website=Variety|accessdate=11 November 2017|date=11 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lasse Kronér]], musician and television personality<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Jesse Lacey]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Brand New Frontman Jesse Lacey Accused of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor|url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/brand_new_frontman_jesse_lacey_accused_of_sexual_misconduct_with_a_minor|website=exclaim.ca|accessdate=10 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Knight Landesman, former publisher at [[Artforum]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Feuer|first1=Alan|title=Women Accuse Knight Landesman, Art World Mainstay, of Sexual Harassment|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/nyregion/knight-landesman-artforum-sexual-harassment-lawsuit.html|website=The New York Times|accessdate=13 November 2017|date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bruno Langley]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Corrie star charged with sex assaults|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41805130|website=BBC News|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kaj Larsen]], journalist<ref name="variety1">{{cite web|author=Todd Spangler |url=http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/vice-sexual-harassment-nontraditional-workplace-employee-1202615793/ |title=Vice Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims, Defends ‘Nontraditional Workplace’ Employee Contract – Variety |publisher=Variety.com |date= |accessdate=2017-11-16}}</ref>
*[[Jack Latvala]], [[Florida Senate|Florida State Senator]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sickler|first1=Michael Van|title=Joe Negron orders investigation of Latvala sexual assault allegations|url=http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2017/11/03/joe-negron-orders-investigation-of-latvala-sexual-assault-allegations/|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Steve Lebsock]], Member of the [[Colorado House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Why a Colorado lawmaker went public with sexual harassment allegations against a fellow lawmaker|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2017/11/10/steve-lebsock-sexual-harassment-allegations-faith-winter-me-too-movement/|website=The Denver Post|date=11 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Clive Lewis (politician)|Clive Lewis]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Khomami|first1=Nadia|title=Labour MP Clive Lewis apologises for 'get on your knees' comment|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/20/labour-mp-clive-lewis-apologises-for-get-on-your-knees-comment|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
*Dezso Magyar, filmmaker and college instructor<ref name="hrafi"/>
*Tyler Malka, owner of [[NeoGAF]]<ref name="gafverge">{{cite web|title=Games forum NeoGAF in chaos after owner accused of sexual misconduct|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/23/16520184/neogaf-tyler-evilore-malka-sexual-misconduct-forum-status|website=The Verge|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[László Marton (director)|László Marton]], theatre director<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2017/10/31/soulpepper-severs-ties-with-laszlo-marton-after-sexual-harassment-allegations.html|title=Soulpepper severs ties with Laszlo Marton after sexual harassment allegations|date=2017-10-31|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref>
*[[Mark McDonald (politician)|Mark McDonald]], Member of Scottish Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harley|first1=Nicola|title=Scottish childcare minister Mark McDonald resigns over 'inappropriate' behaviour|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/04/scottish-childcare-minister-mark-mcdonald-resigns-inappropriate/|website=The Telegraph|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Benny Medina]], talent manager and film producer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Evans|first1=Greg|title=Producer Benny Medina Accused Of Attempted Rape By Actor, Denies Claim|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/benny-medina-jason-dottley-attempted-rape-jennifer-lopez-1202206421/|website=Deadline|accessdate=14 November 2017|date=11 November 2017}}</ref>
*Jason Mojica, documentarian at [[Vice News]]<ref name="variety1"/>
*[[Matt Mondanile]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Matt Mondanile Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/matt-mondanile-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*Eric Monier, former editorial director of [[France 2]]<ref>{{cite web|title=«Attention à Monier» : enquête sur l'ex-ponte de France 2 accusé de harcèlement sexuel|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/paulaveline/attention-a-monier-enquete-sur-lex-ponte-de-france-2-accuse |website=BuzzFeed|language=fr}}</ref>
*[[Roy Moore]], politician and former Chief Justice of the [[Supreme Court of Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCrummen|first1=Stephanie|last2=Reinhard|first2=Beth|last3=Crites|first3=Alice|title=Woman says Roy Moore initiated sexual encounter when she was 14, he was 32|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/woman-says-roy-moore-initiated-sexual-encounter-when-she-was-14-he-was-32/2017/11/09/1f495878-c293-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post |accessdate=9 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Larry Nassar|Lawrence "Larry" G. Nassar]], former ostheopathic physician for [[USA Gymnastics]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Who Is Larry Nassar, the Doctor McKayla Maroney Accused of Sexual Abuse?|url=http://time.com/4988116/larry-nassar-mckayla-maroney-sexual-abuse-doctor-usa-gymnastics|website=Time|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jared O'Mara]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|last2=Elgot|first2=Jessica|title=Labour suspends Jared O'Mara over offensive online comments|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/25/jared-o-mara-labour-suspends-jared-omara-over-offensive-online-comments|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]], author and political commentator<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lekach|first1=Sasha|title=Bill O’Reilly files $5 million defamation lawsuit over #MeToo Facebook post|url=http://mashable.com/2017/10/27/bill-oreilly-sexual-harassment-facebook-post-lawsuit|website=Mashable|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michael Oreskes]], former [[NPR]] executive<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR’s top editor placed on leave after accusations of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/nprs-top-editor-accused-of-sexual-harassment-by-two-women/2017/10/31/a2078bea-bdf7-11e7-959c-fe2b598d8c00_story.html|website=The Washington Post|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bijou Phillips]], actress<ref>{{cite web|title=Bijou Phillips Accused of Body-Shaming, Homophobic Harassment by 'Bully' Co-Star|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bijou-phillips-accused-body-shaming-homophobic-harassment-by-bully-star-1057387|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=13 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Christopher Pincher]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Hope|first2=Christopher|title=Tory Whip Chris Pincher refers himself to the police after claim of unwanted pass at former Olympic rower|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/05/tory-whip-chris-pincherrefers-police-claim-unwanted-pass-former/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Shervin Pishevar]], venture capitalist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Evans|first1=Martin|title=American tech billionaire who gagged press over hotel rape claim is named|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/13/american-techbillionaire-gagged-press-hotel-rape-claim-named/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=14 November 2017|date=13 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeremy Piven]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nyren|first1=Erin|title=CBS 'Looking Into' Groping Allegations Against Jeremy Piven|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/jeremy-piven-sexual-harassment-entourage-1202603537/|website=Variety|accessdate=November 1, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Patten|first1=Dominic|title=Jeremy Piven Accused Of "Predatory Behavior" By 'Longmire' Actress|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeremy-piven-allegation-longmire-actress-cassidy-freeman-1202199849/|website=Deadline|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeremy-piven-woman-says-entourage-actor-sexually-assaulted-her-1056522|title=Another Woman Says Jeremy Piven Sexually Assaulted Her|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Roman Polanski]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/23/roman-polanski-marianne-barnard-allegations|title=Roman Polanski accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl in 1975|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 23, 2017|work=The Guardian|location=London}}</ref>
*[[Dan Poulter]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Roy Price]], former [[Amazon Studios]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/17/business/media/roy-price-amazon-studios.html|title=Roy Price Quits Amazon Studios After Sexual Harassment Claim|first=John|last=Koblin|date=October 17, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Ian Prior, digital editor for ''[[The Guardian]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=A Senior Guardian Editor Is Under Investigation Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/a-senior-guardian-editor-is-under-investigation-amid-sexual|website=BuzzFeed|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Dominic Raab]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="tories">{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Peter|title=Tory ministers hit out at 'malicious' sexual abuse claims against MPs|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/01/sexual-misconduct-claims-pm-seeks-meeting-with-party-leaders|website=The Guardian|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Tariq Ramadan]], philosopher<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gall|first1=Carlotta|last2=Peltier|first2=Elian|title=2 Frenchwomen Accuse Prominent Islamic Scholar of Sexual Assault|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/world/europe/france-tariq-ramadan.html|newspaper=The New York Timess|date=29 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Twiggy Ramirez]], musician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/twiggy-ramirez-issues-statement-following-rape-accusation-w510245|title=Twiggy Ramirez Issues Statement Following Rape Accusation|website=rollingstone.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brett Ratner]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Six women accuse filmmaker Brett Ratner of sexual harassment or misconduct|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-brett-ratner-allegations-20171101-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ellen Page Accuses Brett Ratner of Homophobic Harassment on 'X-Men' Set|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-page-accuses-brett-ratner-homophobic-harassment-x-men-set-1057053|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Terry Richardson]], photographer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/23/exclusive-terry-richardson-banned-working-vogue-leading-mags/|title=Exclusive: Terry Richardson banned from working with Vogue and other leading mags, leaked email shows|first1=Ben|last1=Riley-Smith|first2=Nick|last2=Allen|date=October 23, 2017|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George Riley (broadcaster)|George Riley]], sports broadcaster<ref name=cjr/>
*[[With Confidence|Luke Rockets]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=With Confidence part ways with guitarist Luke Rockets amidst sexual misconduct allegations - News - Alternative Press|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/with_confidence_luke_rockets_sexual_misconduct_allegations|website=Alternative Press|accessdate=14 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Gilbert Rozon]], founder of [[Just for Laughs]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chavez|first1=Danette|title=Just For Laughs founder resigns over sexual assault and harassment allegations|url=https://www.avclub.com/just-for-laughs-founder-resigns-over-harassment-allegat-1819677827|website=The A.V. Club|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Éric Salvail]], television personality<ref name="cjr">{{cite web|title=Global media confronts its own Weinsteins|url=https://www.cjr.org/watchdog/media-weinstein-sexual-harassment-global.php|website=Columbia Journalism Review|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Carl Sargeant]], former [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales]] and first suicide following allegations<ref>{{cite web|title=Minister removed over conduct claims|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41858243|website=BBC News|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Carl Sargeant: 'Hanging' cause of ex-minister's death|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-41961404|website=BBC News|accessdate=13 November 2017|date=13 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Chris Savino]], animator and creator of ''[[The Loud House]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nickelodeon-fires-loud-house-creator-sexual-harassment-allegations-1050485|title=Nickelodeon Fires 'Loud House' Creator After Sexual Harassment Allegations|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Murray Schisgal]], playwright and screenwriter<ref name=varhoff/>
*[[Robert Scoble]], blogger<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/20/robert-scoble-has-allegedly-continued-to-sexually-harass-women-after-going-sober/|title=Robert Scoble has allegedly continued to sexually harass women after going sober|first=Sarah|last=Buhr|website=techcrunch.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dan Schoen]], member of [[Minnesota House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Multiple women accuse Minnesota state Senator Dan Schoen of sexual harassment|url=https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/11/multiple-women-accuse-minnesota-state-senator-dan-schoen-sexual-harassment|website=MinnPost}}</ref>
*[[Mark Schwahn]], screenwriter and creator of ''[[One Tree Hill]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title=‘One Tree Hill’ Cast, Crew Accuse Showrunner Mark Schwahn of Sexual Harassment (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/one-tree-hill-3-1202614198/|website=Variety|accessdate=14 November 2017|date=14 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Steven Seagal]], actor and martial artist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Haring|first1=Bruce|title=Juliana Margulies Claims Sex Harass By Harvey Weinstein, Steven Seagal|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/juliana-margulies-claims-sex-harass-by-harvey-weinstein-and-steven-seagal-1202201691|website=Deadline|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Garry Shandling]], comedian<ref name=hrep1/><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Robert Shapiro (lawyer)|Robert Shapiro]], lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Charlie Sheen]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlie Sheen Denies Corey Haim Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-denies-corey-haim-sexual-assault-allegation-1056181|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Don Shooter]], member of the [[Arizona House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Another woman accuses Arizona Rep. Don Shooter of sexual misconduct|url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2017/11/13/another-woman-accuses-arizona-rep-don-shooter-sexual-misconduct/860893001/|website=azcentral|accessdate=14 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Andy Signore]], co-creator of [[Screen Junkies]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/honest-trailers-creator-andy-signore-fired-for-egregious-and-intolerable-sexual-behavior-1202583996/|title='Honest Trailers' Creator Andy Signore Fired for 'Egregious and Intolerable' Sexual Behavior|first=Todd|last=Spangler|date=October 9, 2017|website=variety.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ira Silverstein]], member of the [[Illinois Senate]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Geiger|first1=Monique Garcia, Kim|title=Amid harassment allegation, Illinois senator loses leadership spot and a scramble to fill investigator's job|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-capitol-sexual-harassment-changes-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Russell Simmons]], co-founder of [[Def Jam Records]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Maddaus|first1=Gene|title=Police Probed Brett Ratner and Russell Simmons for Alleged Sexual Battery in 2001 (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/film/news/brett-ratner-russell-simmons-masturbation-investigation-1202604434|website=Variety|accessdate=11 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Singleton]], filmmaker<ref name="theroot"/>
*[[Tom Sizemore]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Tom Sizemore Was Removed From Movie Set for Allegedly Violating 11-Year Old Girl|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tom-sizemore-was-removed-movie-set-allegedly-violating-11-year-old-girl-1057629|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=13 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Calvin Smyre]], member of the [[Georgia House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Morgan|first1=J.T. Fellows, Chandler|title=Woman accuses GA Rep. Calvin Smyre of 1996 sexual assault; Smyre releases statement|url=http://www.wtvm.com/story/36824682/woman-accuses-ga-rep-calvin-smyre-of-1996-sexual-assault-smyre-releases-statement|accessdate=14 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Kevin Spacey]], actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/10/anthony-rapp-kevin-spacey-sexual-advances-harassment-1202197344/|title=Kevin Spacey Apologizes To Anthony Rapp For Alleged Sexual Advances; Chooses To "Live As A Gay Man"|first=Dino-Ray|last=Ramos|date=October 30, 2017|publisher=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New allegations against Kevin Spacey|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41829484|website=BBC News|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Max Stafford-Clark]], theater director<ref>{{cite web|last1=Topping|first1=Alexandra|title='Disrespectful' director Max Stafford-Clark humiliated me, actor Tracy Ann Oberman says|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/oct/26/disinhibited-director-max-stafford-clark-humiliated-me-actor-tracy-ann-oberman-says|website=The Guardian|accessdate=14 November 2017|date=26 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lockhart Steele]], writer <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/10/19/vox_fires_editorial_director_lockhart_steele.html|title=Vox Media Fires Editorial Director Lockhart Steele|first=Elliot|last=Hannon|date=October 19, 2017|publisher=Slate |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rory Stewart]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name=tories/>
*[[Oliver Stone]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Oliver Stone Accused of Groping TV Actress in Early 1990s|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oliver-stone-accused-groping-tv-actress-early-1990s-1048468|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George Takei]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=George Takei Accused of Sexually Assaulting Former Model in 1981|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/george-takei-accused-sexually-assaulting-model-1981-1056698|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=11 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jeffrey Tambor]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=Jeffrey Tambor Being Investigated By Amazon On Sexual Harassment Claims; Actor “Adamantly” Denies Allegations|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeffrey-tambor-sexual-harassment-claims-amazon-1202204220/|website=Deadline|accessdate=8 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Martin Timell]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/2MVdq/martin-timell-polisanmald-for-sexofredande-pa-flygplan|title=Martin Timell polisanmäld för sexofredande på flygplan|newspaper=Aftonbladet}}</ref>
*[[James Toback]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/james-toback-accusations.html|title=More Women Accuse James Toback of Sexual Harassment|first=Jacey|last=Fortin|date=October 27, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Giuseppe Tornatore]], filmmaker<ref name="VanityFair.it Trevisan 2017-11-04">{{cite web|title=Miriana Trevisan: «I escaped from Tornatore when he pushed me up against the wall, his hands roughly fondling my breasts» - VanityFair.it|url=https://www.vanityfair.it/people/italia/2017/11/04/miriana-trevisan-i-escaped-from-tornatore|website=VanityFair.it|accessdate=14 November 2017|language=it-IT|date=14 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Travolta]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nicole Moschella|first1=Rare us|title=More sexual assault allegations, this time John Travolta is in the crosshairs|url=http://www.ajc.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/more-sexual-assault-allegations-this-time-john-travolta-the-crosshairs/M6xbvADgv182NsheS4swsI/|website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution|accessdate=15 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Fredrik Virtanen]], journalist and columnist<ref>{{cite web|title=Virtanen: Jag har betett mig tölpigt och skitstövligt|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/GvO8m/virtanen-jag-har-betett-mig-tolpigt-och-skitstovligt|publisher=Aftonbladet|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=sv}}</ref>
*[https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gijs_van_Dam Gijs van Dam], TV producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nltimes.nl/2017/10/31/dutch-tv-producer-gijs-van-dam-denies-rape-accusations|title=Dutch TV producer Gijs van Dam denies rape accusations|date=October 31, 2017|publisher=nltimes}}</ref>
*Adam Venit, agent at [[William Morris Endeavor]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kroll|first1=Cynthia Littleton,Justin|title=WME's Adam Venit on Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Involving Actor Terry Crews (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/adam-venit-terry-crews-sexual-harassment-1202605857/|website=Variety|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michel Venne]], journalist<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Gianni Versace]], fashion designer<ref>{{cite web|title=Kevin Sorbo Alleges Designer Gianni Versace Sexually Harassed Him|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kevin-sorbo-alleges-designer-gianni-versace-sexually-harassed-him-1051637|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=15 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Tony Villani, former [[American Film Institute]] dean<ref name="hrafi"/>
*[[The Walt Disney Company]] and Barbara Schneeweiss for Harvey Weinstein's behavior while Disney owned Miramax<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Actress Targets Harvey Weinstein, Disney in Sexual Assault Lawsuit|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/toronto-actress-targets-harvey-weinstein-disney-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1053718|website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Warner Bros.]], NZK Productions, and various producers of ''[[The Bachelorette]]'' (Bennett Graebner, Elan Gale, Peter Scalettar, Jacqueline Naz Perez, Caitlin Stapleton)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bachelor-producer-sues-sexual-harassment-1053043|title=Ex-'Bachelor' Staffer Sues Warner Bros., Show Producers for Sexual Harassment|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref>
*Kirt Webster, music publicist<ref>{{cite web|title=Nashville Publicist Kirt Webster Accused of Sexual Assault|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/nashville-publicist-kirt-webster-accused-of-sexual-assault-w510782|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Matthew Weiner]], screenwriter and creator of ''[[Mad Men]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharf|first1=Zack|title=Matthew Weiner Accused of Sexual Harassment By Kater Gordon {{!}} IndieWire|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/11/matthew-weiner-accused-sexual-harassment-assistant-kater-gordon-mad-men-1201895936/|website=www.indiewire.com}}</ref>
*[[Bob Weinstein]], [[The Weinstein Company]] chairman<ref>{{cite web|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Bob Weinstein Accused of Sexual Harassment by TV Showrunner|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/bob-weinstein-sexual-harassment-1202592165/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jann Wenner]], founder and publisher of ''[[Rolling Stone]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rubin|first1=Rebecca|title=Writer Alleges Rolling Stone Founder Jann Wenner Offered Him Work in Exchange for Sex|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/rolling-stone-founder-jann-wenner-sexual-harassment-1202612045/|website=Variety|accessdate=11 November 2017|date=10 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ed Westwick]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Gossip Girl' Actor Ed Westwick Accused of Raping Actress Kristina Cohen|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/gossip-girl-actor-ed-westwick-accused-of-raping-actress-w511210|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/second-woman-accuses-ed-westwick-sexual-assault-1056605|title=Second Woman Accuses Ed Westwick of Sexual Assault|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Elie Wiesel]], writer and activist<ref>{{cite web|title=Woman claims Elie Wiesel sexually assaulted her|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/23/elie-wiesel-sexual-assault-medium-jenny-listman/|website=Salon|accessdate=13 November 2017|date=23 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Leon Wieseltier]], writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/10/the-harvey-effect-reaches-leon-wieseltier/543897/|title=The 'Harvey Effect' Takes Down Leon Wieseltier's Magazine|first=Adrienne|last=LaFrance|website=theatlantic.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Norman Wisdom]], actor and comedian<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hattenstone|first1=Simon|title=Carry on Screaming's Fenella Fielding on fighting with Kenneth Williams and bouncing back after bankruptcy|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/nov/08/fenella-fielding-carry-on-screaming-kenneth-williams-norman-wisdom-interview|website=The Guardian|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[James Woods]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rubin|first1=Rebecca|title=Elizabeth Perkins Calls Out James Woods at #MeToo March|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/elizabeth-perkins-james-woods-me-too-march-1202613595/|website=Variety|accessdate=13 November 2017|date=13 November 2017}}</ref>
*Matt Zimmerman, former talent booker for [[NBC News]]<ref>{{cite web|title=NBC News Booker Matt Zimmerman Fired Amid Harassment Claims|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nbc-news-booker-matt-zimmerman-fired-harassment-claims-1058026|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
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==Criticism==
The hashtag has been criticized for putting the responsibility of publicizing sexual harassment and abuse on those who experienced it, which could be re-[[Psychological trauma|trauma]]tizing.<ref name="Schlack">{{cite web|last1=Schlack|first1=Julie|title=#MeToo Flared But Won't Endure|url=http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2017/10/18/metoo-flared-but-wont-endure-julie-wittes-schlack|website=www.wbur.org|publisher=NPR |accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Maltby">{{cite news|last1=Maltby|first1=Kate|title=Mayim Bialik and the trouble with #MeToo|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/16/opinions/me-too-mayim-bialik-kate-maltby-opinion/index.html|website=CNN|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Gerson">{{cite web|last1=Gerson|first1=Jen|title=Jen Gerson: I mean no disrespect when I say that I have a problem with #MeToo|url=http://nationalpost.com/opinion/jen-gerson-the-problem-with-metoo-it-holds-the-wrong-people-responsible-for-sex-assault|website=National Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/19/health/me-too-sexual-assault-stories-trigger-trauma/index.html|title=#MeToo sexual assault stories trigger trauma for some|last=CNN|first=Sandee LaMotte,|work=CNN|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> Some found the hashtag to inspire fatigue and outrage, rather than emotionally dense communication.<ref name="Hempel">{{cite web|last1=Hempel|first1=Jessi|title=The Problem with #MeToo and Viral Outrage {{!}} Backchannel|url=https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-me-too-and-viral-outrage/|website=Wired|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Charleston">{{cite web|last1=Charleston|first1=Libby-Jane|title=Why I'm Not Joining The #MeToo Hashtag Even Though I Was Sexually Harassed|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/libby-jane-charleston/why-im-not-joining-the-metoo-hashtag-even-though-i-was-sexually-harassed_a_23245315/|publisher=HuffPost|accessdate=October 19, 2017 |date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke had initially criticized the movement for ignoring the work of black women in creating dialogue addressing sexual assault. However, she did salute those who partook in the movement and credited Milano for acknowledging Burke's own similar movement.<ref name="Hill" />

==See also==
{{Portal|Internet|Sexuality}}
*[[2017 Westminster sexual scandals]]
*[[Girls for Gender Equity]]
*[[Hashtag activism]]
*[[Who Needs Feminism]]
*[[YesAllWomen]]

==References==
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{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*''[http://metoo.support/the-movement/ Me too Movement]'' movement website

[[Category:2017 in women's history]]
[[Category:Hashtags]]
[[Category:Internet-based activism]]
[[Category:October 2017 events]]
[[Category:Phrases]]
[[Category:Sexual harassment]]
[[Category:Sexual misconduct allegations]]
[[Category:Violence against women]]

MeToo

2017-11-10T22:14:22Z

Donmike10: Undid revision 809707120 by 70.112.229.80 (talk) Because it has nothing to do with #metoo or anything really related to it

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"'''Me Too'''" (or "'''#MeToo'''", with local alternatives in other languages) spread [[Viral phenomenon|virally]] as a two-word [[hashtag]] used on social media in October 2017 to denounce [[sexual assault]] and [[Sexual harassment|harassment]], in the wake of [[Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations|sexual misconduct allegations]] against [[Harvey Weinstein]].<ref name=CNN>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/15/entertainment/me-too-twitter-alyssa-milano/index.html|title=#MeToo: Social media flooded with personal stories of assault|first=Lisa Respers|last=France|publisher=CNN |date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name=WaPo>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/16/me-too-alyssa-milano-urged-assault-victims-to-tweet-in-solidarity-the-response-was-massive/|title=#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein case moves thousands to tell their own stories of abuse, break silence|first=Samantha|last=Schmidt|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metoo-hashtag-becomes-anti-sexual-harassment-assault-rallying-cry-n810986|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano promotes hashtag that becomes anti-harassment rallying cry|publisher=[[NBC News]] |first=Elizabeth |last=Chuck |date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref> The phrase, long used in this sense by social activist Tarana Burke,<ref name="Guerra" /> was popularized by actress [[Alyssa Milano]], who encouraged women to [[Twitter|tweet]] it to publicize experiences to demonstrate the widespread nature of [[Misogyny|misogynistic]] behavior. Since then, millions of people have used the hashtag to come forward with their experiences, including many celebrities.<ref name="People" /><ref name=":0" />

==Origin==
[[File:Alyssa Milano 2, 2011.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged use of the [[hashtag]] after accusations against [[Harvey Weinstein]] surfaced in 2017.]]

Social activist and community organizer Tarana Burke created the phrase "Me Too" on the [[Myspace|MySpace]] social network<ref name=":1">{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/10/19/the-woman-behind-me-too-knew-the-power-of-the-phrase-when-she-created-it-10-years-ago/|title=The woman behind 'Me Too; knew the power of the phrase when she created it — 10 years ago|last=Ohlheiser|first=Abby|date=October 19, 2017|website=The Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> in 2006 as part of a grassroots campaign to promote "empowerment through empathy" among women of color who have experienced sexual abuse, particularly within underprivileged communities.<ref name=Guerra>{{cite news|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|title=Where'd the #MeToo initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=Hill>{{cite news|url=http://www.ebony.com/news-views/black-woman-me-too-movement-tarana-burke-alyssa-milano |title=Black Woman Tarana Burke Founded the "Me Too" Movement|work=[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]|issn=0012-9011 |first=Zahara|last=Hill|date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Leah2">{{cite news|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/17/metoo-tarana-burke-jennifer-lawrence/|title=Hollywood's brightest join the 10-year-old #MeToo movement, but will that change anything?|last=Leah|first=Rachel|date=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Salon (website)|Salon]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=Shugerman>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/me-too-facebook-hashtag-why-when-meaning-sexual-harassment-rape-stories-explained-a8005936.html|work=[[The Independent]]|title=Me Too: Why are women sharing stories of sexual assault and how did it start?|first=Emily|last=Shugerman|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=HuffPost>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/me-too-victims-come-forward_us_59e4271ae4b03a7be5817b3f|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano's Call for Sexual Abuse Victims to Come Forward Goes Viral|first=Ed|last=Mazza|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[HuffPost]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke, who is creating a documentary titled ''Me Too'', has said she was inspired to use the phrase after being unable to respond to a 13-year-old girl who confided to her that she had been sexually assaulted. Burke later wished she had simply told the girl, "me too".<ref name=":1" />

On October 10th, 2017, five days after ''The New York Times'' [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/05/us/harvey-weinstein-harassment-allegations.html article] detailing allegations of sexual misconduct by film producer Harvey Weinstein, in the comments section of the follow-up Times' op-ed [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/09/opinion/harvey-weinstein-lena-dunham-silence-.html piece] by Lena Dunham entitled "Harvey Weinstein and the Silence of the Men" (October 9th, 2017) a reader posting under the username 'jammer' wrote the following:

''Here's what really needs to happen now. Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, "Me, too."''

On October 15th, 2017, actress [[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged [[Spreadability|spreading]] the phrase as part of an awareness campaign to show the scale and ubiquity of the problem, tweeting: "If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote 'Me too.' as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem."<ref name="Graham">{{cite news|last1=Graham|first1=Ruth|title=Why the #MeToo Moment Is Liberating, Dispiriting, and Uncomfortable All at Once|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/10/17/why_the_metoo_moment_is_liberating_dispiriting_and_uncomfortable_all_at.html|publisher=Slate |date=October 17, 2017 |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/16/harvey-weinstein-women-sexual-assault-me-too|title=It's not just one monster. 'Me too' reveals the ubiquity of sexual assault|first=Suzanne|last=Moore|date=October 16, 2017 |work=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="LA">{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-metoo-campaign-me-too-alyssa-milano-1508173882-htmlstory.html|title=In saying #MeToo, Alyssa Milano pushes awareness campaign about sexual assault and harassment|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=[[Tronc]] |accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="People">{{cite news|url=http://people.com/movies/me-too-alyssa-milano-heads-twitter-campaign-against-sexual-harassment-assault/|title=#MeToo: Sexual Harassment and Assault Movement Tweeted Over 500,000 Times as Celebs Share Stories|date=October 16, 2017|work=People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|title=Where'd the "Me Too" initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags - The Boston Globe|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|work=BostonGlobe.com|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> Milano later attributed the phrase to Burke, calling Burke's story "heartwarming and inspiring".<ref name=":1" />

==Reach and impact==
The phrase had been used more than 200,000 times by October 15,<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-41633857|title='MeToo' and the scale of sexual abuse|last=Sini|first=Rozina|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> and tweeted more than 500,000 times by October 16.<ref name="CNN" /> On [[Facebook]], the hashtag had been used by more than 4.7 million people in 12 million posts during the first 24 hours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/17/us/me-too-tarana-burke-origin-trnd/index.html|title=An activist, a little girl and the heartbreaking origin of 'Me too'|last=CNN|first=Cassandra Santiago and Doug Criss |publisher=CNN|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> The platform reported that 45% of users in the United States had a friend who had posted using the term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/metoo-more-than-12-million-facebook-posts-comments-reactions-24-hours/|title=More than 12M "Me Too" Facebook posts, comments, reactions in 24 hours|last=|first=|date=October 17, 2017|work=CBS News|access-date=October 23, 2017}}</ref>

Tens of thousands of people replied to Milano's tweet, including:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eyerys.com/articles/timeline/metoo-movement-social-media|title=The #MeToo Movement On Social Media|publisher=Eyerys|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

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*[[Patricia Arquette]]<ref name=Time>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/4983731/me-too-alyssa-milano/|title=Tons of Celebrities Are Joining Alyssa Milano's 'Me Too' Protest|first=Tara|last=John|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Thora Birch]]<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Thora Birch |user=1107miss |number=919966242705850369 |date=2017-10-16 |title=Thora Birch on Twitter: 'Oops.. Guess I missed this last night, but anyway. #MeToo' |accessdate=2017-11-07}}</ref>
*[[Björk]]<ref name=AV>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/an-incomplete-depressingly-long-list-of-celebrities-se-1819628519|first=Katie|last=Rife|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|title=An incomplete, depressingly long list of celebrities' sexual assault and harassment stories|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/bjork-lends-voice-metoo-campaign-detail-sexual-harassment-hands-danish-director-lars-von-trier-2150898|title=Björk lends voice to #MeToo campaign to detail sexual harassment at hands of Danish director |publisher=NME|date=October 17, 2017 |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gretchen Carlson]]<ref name=WaPo/>
*[[Barry Crimmins]]<ref name=Time/>
*[[Best Coast|Bethany Cosentino]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Sheryl Crow]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Vir Das]]<ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/metoo-lady-gaga-mallika-dua-and-other-celebrities-share-their-experiences-4895069/|title=#MeToo: Lady Gaga, Mallika Dua and other celebrities share their experiences|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|oclc=70274541}}</ref>
*[[Viola Davis]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Kimya Dawson]]<ref name=Bustle>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/9-celebrities-whose-me-too-tweets-lay-bare-the-everyday-reality-of-sexual-assault-2920067|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]] |title=9 Celebrities Whose "Me Too" Tweets Lay Bare the Everyday Reality of Sexual Assault|first=Seth|last=Millstein|date=October 15, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rosario Dawson]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Felicia Day]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Ellen DeGeneres]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Ellen DeGeneres shares #MeToo: 'Hell hath no fury like a woman with a Twitter account'|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/19/ellen-degeneres-metoo/|work=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 19, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Laura Dreyfuss]]<ref>{{cite news|work=The New York Times|date=October 16, 2017|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/technology/metoo-twitter-facebook.html|title=#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault}}</ref>
*[[Mallika Dua]]<ref name=IndianExpress/>
*[[Nikki DuBose]]<ref name=HuffPost/>
*[[Sadie Dupuis]]<ref name="Billboard2">{{cite news |title=Lady Gaga, Sheryl Crow and More Tweet #MeToo To Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7998799/metoo-harrassment-lady-gaga-sheryl-crow-twitter-more|website=Billboard|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[America Ferrera]]<ref>{{cite news|work=Cosmopolitan|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a13034861/america-ferrera-assaulted-as-child/|title=America Ferrera Says She Was Sexually Assaulted When She Was 9 Years Old}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/10/17/america-ferreras-metoo-story-sexually-assaulted-age-9/771521001/|title=America Ferrera's #MeToo story: I was sexually assaulted at age 9|newspaper=USA Today |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lady Gaga]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Ilana Glazer]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Heather Graham]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Sarah Hyland]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Rupi Kaur]]<ref name=Mercury>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/16/as-metoo-trends-heres-a-list-of-sex-scandals-in-tech-and-entertainment/|work=Mercury News|date=October 16, 2017|title=As #MeToo trends, here's a list of sex scandals in tech and entertainment}}</ref>
*[[Marne Levine]]<ref name=MC>{{cite news|work=Marie Claire|url=http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a13035486/marne-levine-and-emily-ratajkowski-power-trip/|title=COO of Instagram Marne Levine and Emily Ratajkowski on How the Platform Is Combatting Sexual Harassment}}</ref>
*[[Monica Lewinsky]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2017/1016/Women-join-forces-against-sexual-assault-with-me-too-social-media-campaign|title=Women join forces against sexual assault with 'me too' social media campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Christian Science Monitor]]}}</ref>
*[[Amber Liu (singer)|Amber Liu]]<ref>{{cite news |title=K-Pop Star Amber of f(x) Joins '#MeToo' Movement: 'It Happens Everywhere'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8006882/fx-amber-me-too-sexual-harassment-comment|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Melanie Lynskey]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[McKayla Maroney]]<ref name=People/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/olympic-gymnast-mckayla-maroney-says-dr-larry-nassar-molested-her-n811766|title=In #metoo post, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney says she was molested|website=nbcnews.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/sports/olympics/gymnast-mckayla-maroney-team-doctor-sexual-abuse.html|title=Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says She Too Was Molested by Team Doctor|first=Victor|last=Mather|date=October 18, 2017 |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Marlee Matlin]]<ref name="tbtimes">{{cite news |title=The celebrities who have said #MeToo about sexual assault and harassment|url=http://cars.tampabay.com/news/perspective/the-celebrities-who-have-said-metoo-about-sexual-assault-and-harassment/2341702|newspaper=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Debra Messing]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Alyssa Milano]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Lane Moore]]<ref name=Bustle/>
*[[Javier Muñoz (actor)|Javier Muñoz]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Ashleigh Murray]]<ref name=EW>{{cite news|url=http://ew.com/news/2017/10/16/me-too-twitter-campaign-alyssa-milano-sexual-assault-awareness/|title=Stars raise sexual assault awareness with #MeToo Twitter campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=EW|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Anna Paquin]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Pauley Perrette]]<ref name=EW/>
*[[Christina Perri]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Busy Philipps]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Emily Ratajkowski]]<ref name=MC/>
*[[Molly Ringwald]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Anika Noni Rose]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/me-too-twitter-trend-sexual-assault-awareness-alyssa-milano/|title="Me Too" trend on Twitter raises awareness about sexual assault|work=CBS News|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jenny Slate]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Gabrielle Union]]<ref name=WaPo/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/gabrielle-union-opens-up-about-sexual-assault-w509348|work=US Magazine|title=Gabrielle Union Vows to 'Continue' Sexual Assault Conversation: 'It Was Wild ... to See #MeToo Trending'}}</ref>
*[[Jessica Valenti]]<ref name=Mercury/>
*[[Elizabeth Warren]]<ref name=Mercury/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2017/10/16/me-too-elizabeth-warren-adds-her-voice-to-campaign-raising-awareness-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault|work=The Boston Globe |title='Me too': Elizabeth Warren adds her voice to campaign raising awareness of sexual harassment and assault}}</ref>
*[[Evan Rachel Wood]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Reese Witherspoon]]<ref name="HillLA">{{cite news |last1=Hill|first1=Libby|title=Today in Entertainment: Larissa Gomes, Lena Headey accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-reese-witherspoon-shares-her-story-of-1508254090-htmlstory.html|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
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Some men, such as actors [[Terry Crews]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/11/actor-terry-crews-sexually-assaulted-by-hollywood-executive|title=Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 11, 2017 |newspaper=The Guardian |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref> and [[James Van Der Beek]],<ref name="Leah">{{cite news |last1=Leah|first1=Rachel|title=James Van Der Beek's story of sexual abuse is a powerful reminder that men can be victims too|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/12/james-van-der-beek-tells-his-story-of-sexual-abuse-a-powerful-reminder-that-men-can-be-victims-too/|website=Salon|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref> have responded to the hashtag with their own experiences of harassment and abuse, while others have responded by acknowledging past behaviors against women, spawning the hashtag "HowIWillChange."<ref name="Graham" /> The hashtag "HimThough" was coined by [[Elizabeth Plank]].<ref>{{cite news|title=12 million women told their story of sexual assault with #MeToo. Now a new hashtag is asking men to take responsibility|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/women-me-too-hashtag-twitter-sexual-harassment-stories-trending-him-though-men-responsibility-a8004806.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

In addition to [[Hollywood]], "Me Too" declarations elicited discussion of sexual harassment and abuse in the [[music industry]],<ref name="Billboard2"/> sciences,<ref name="Neill">{{cite web|last1=Neill|first1=Ushma S.|title=When Scientists Say, "Me, Too"|url=https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/when-scientists-say-me-too/|website=Scientific American Blog Network|publisher=Scientific American}}</ref> academia,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Me-Too-the-end-of-the-beginning-of-a-movement-12289190.php|title='Me Too' the 'end of the beginning' of a movement|last=Gordon|first=Maggie|date=October 19, 2017|work=Houston Chronicle|accessdate=October 23, 2017}}</ref> and politics.<ref name="Wang">{{cite news|last1=Wang|first1=Amy B.|title=Senators say #MeToo: McCaskill, others share their stories of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/10/21/senators-say-metoo-mccaskill-others-share-their-stories-of-sexual-harassment/ |accessdate=October 22, 2017|work=The Washington Post |date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> In the music industry, the band [[Veruca Salt]] used the #MeToo hashtag to air allegations of sexual harassment against [[James Toback]],<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/23/director-james-toback-accused-of-sexual-abuse-by-38-women/ Director James Toback accused of sexual harassment by 38 women] Travis M. Andrews, ''[[The Washington Post]]'', October 23, 2017</ref> and [[Alice Glass]] used the hashtag to share a history of alleged sexual assault and other abuses by former [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]] bandmate [[Ethan Kath]].<ref name="Aswad">{{cite news |last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|work=Variety|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Vincent">{{cite news |last1=Vincent|first1=Alice|title=Crystal Castles' Ethan Kath has denied claims by bandmate Alice Glass that he raped and abused her for years|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/crystal-castles-ethan-kath-has-denied-claims-bandmate-alice/|newspaper=The Telegraph|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

Statehouses in California, Illinois, Oregon, and Rhode Island responded to allegations of sexual harassment surfaced by the campaign,<ref name="Tareen">{{cite news|last1=Tareen|first1=Sophia|title=Latest Front in Weinstein Scandal: Statehouses Say 'Me Too'|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-10-24/open-letter-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-illinois-politics|accessdate=October 25, 2017|publisher=US News and World Report}}</ref> and several women in politics spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment, including United States Senators [[Heidi Heitkamp]], [[Mazie Hirono]], [[Claire McCaskill]] and [[Elizabeth Warren]].<ref name="Wang" /> Congresswoman [[Jackie Speier]] has introduced a bill aimed at making sexual harassment complaints easier to report on [[Capitol Hill]].<ref name="Cadei">{{cite news|last1=Cadei|first1=Emily|title=Few in Washington are saying #MeToo. California congresswoman wants to change that.|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article180767911.html|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=Miami Herald}}</ref>

===International response===
The hashtag has trended in at least 85 countries,<ref name="Strum">{{cite news |last1=Strum|first1=Laura|title=Twitter chat: What #MeToo says about sexual abuse in society|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/twitter-chat-what-metoo-says-about-sexual-abuse-in-society|work=PBS NewsHour|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> including India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom. Variants of the phrase trended in France,<ref name="auto" /> using "BalanceTonPorc" (DenounceYourPig),<ref name="Etehad" /> which encouraged users to share the names of their alleged abusers.<ref name="Donadio">{{cite web|last1=Donadio|first1=Rachel|title=#BalanceTonPorc Is France's #MeToo|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/10/the-weinstein-scandal-seen-from-france/543315/|website=The Atlantic|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref> In Italy, women posted stories of assault and harassment under the hashtag #QuellaVoltaChe translated literally into "#TheTimeThat."<ref name="Montini">{{cite news |last=Montini |first=Beatrice |date=October 17, 2017 |title=Weinstein, Giulia Blasi e le storie su #quellavoltache: «Se c'è squilibrio di potere non c'è mai consenso. Basta processare le vittime» |trans-title= Weinstein, Giulia Blasi, and stories posted to #quellavoltache: "When there's a power imbalance, it can never be consensual. Quit putting victims on trial." |language=it |url=http://27esimaora.corriere.it/17_ottobre_15/weinstein-giulia-blasi-storie-quellavoltache-se-c-squilibrio-potere-non-c-mai-consenso-basta-processare-vittime-1ad947a8-b1c7-11e7-8c05-16c4f9105c9c.shtml |work=[[Corriere della Sera]] |location=Milan |access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>See also: {{cite tweet |user=ResistanceItaly |number=920409937209167872 |date=October 17, 2017 |title=#quellavoltache is the Italian #metoo hashtag.}}</ref> The Spanish-language counterpart is "#YoTambién". In French-speaking parts of Canada, the campaign is done under the hashtag "#MoiAussi". In [[Israel]], the Hebrew hashtag "גםאנחנו#" (#UsToo) began trending on October 18, with a front page spread in the newspaper ''[[Yediot Aharonot]]''.<ref name="Etehad">{{cite news|last1=Etehad|first1=Melissa|title=A global primal scream: #MeToo (#YoTambien #QuellaVoltaChe #גםאנחנו أنا_كمان#)|url=http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-global-me-too-20171018-story.html|accessdate=October 19, 2017|work=Los Angeles Times |date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> In Sweden, several women used the hashtag to confront television presenter [[Martin Timell]]'s alleged abuse towards them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/anklagelserna-mot-tv4-stjarnan-martin-timell/|title=Martin Timell anklagas för sexism och rasism under inspelningar av "Äntligen hemma"|publisher=Expressen |accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref> All of his shows on TV4 were cancelled on October 20, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/martin-timell-bryter-tystnaden-och-erkanner-/|title=Timell bryter tystnaden och erkänner: "Är chockad över att jag gjort så mycket fel"|publisher=Expressen |accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thelocal.se/20171020/swedish-media-probe-sexual-offence-allegations|title=Swedish media probe sexual offence allegations|date=October 20, 2017|publisher=The Local|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref>

The [[European Parliament]] convened a session directly in response to the Me Too campaign, after it gave rise to allegations of abuse in Parliament and in the [[European Union|European Union's]] offices in [[Brussels]]. [[Cecilia Malmstrom]], the European Commissioner for Trade, specifically cited the hashtag as the reason the meeting had been convened.<ref name="Schreuer">{{cite news|last1=Schreuer|first1=Milan|title=A #MeToo Moment for the European Parliament|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/world/europe/european-parliament-weinstein-harassment.html?_r=0|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=The New York Times |date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In the UK, the Cabinet Office has launched an investigation in allegations that Parliament member [[Mark Garnier]] ordered a secretary to buy sex toys for his wife and mistress.<ref name="Wootson">{{cite news|last1=Wootson Jr|first1=Cleve R.|title=A British minister admits he made his secretary buy sex toys as #MeToo hits Parliament|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/10/29/a-british-minister-admits-he-made-his-secretary-buy-sex-toys-as-metoo-hits-parliament/ |accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Washington Post |date=October 29, 2017}}</ref>

In China, the websphere reacted in anger following the media claims that harassment was a foreign problem, claiming Chinese men to be educated as protective.<ref>Anger as Chinese media claim harassment is just a western problem https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/17/anger-as-chinese-media-claim-harassment-is-just-a-western-problem</ref>

===List of local alternative hashtags===
*Arabic: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/أنا_كمان?src=hash أنا_كمان#]
*{{flag|Canada}}, French-speaking areas: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/moiAussi?src=hash #MoiAussi] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|China}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/我也是?src=hash #我也是] (en: MeToo)
*English-speaking countries: #MeToo
*{{flag|France}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/balanceTonPorc?src=hash #balanceTonPorc] (en: DenounceYourPig)
*{{flag|Italy}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/QuellaVoltaChe?src=hash #QuellaVoltaChe] (en: TheTimeThat)
*{{flag|Israel}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/גםאנחנו?src=hash גםאנחנו#] (en: UsToo)
*{{flag|Japan}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/meToo?src=hash #meToo] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|South Korea}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/나도?src=hash #나도] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Spain}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoTambién?src=hash #YoTambién] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Vietnam}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TôiCũngVậy?src=hash #TôiCũngVậy] (en: MeToo)

===Aftermath===
Shortly after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke, the following public figures have also been accused of inappropriate behavior (including but not limited to harassment or assault):

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*[[Ben Affleck]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/11/entertainment/ben-affleck-apology/index.html|title=Ben Affleck apologizes to Hilarie Burton|first=Sandra Gonzalez,|last=CNN|website=cnn.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ken Baker (entertainment journalist)|Ken Baker]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/27/e-news-ken-baker-accused-sexual-harassment.html|title=E! News' Ken Baker accused of sexual harassment|first=Sasha|last=Savitsky|date=October 27, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[André Balazs]], hotelier<ref>{{cite web|title=Celebrity Hotelier Andre Balazs Accused of Groping by Jason Bateman's Wife and Others|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/celebrity-hotelier-andre-balazs-accused-groping-by-jason-batemans-wife-more-1056843|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*Dave Becky, talent manager<ref name="lcknyt"/>
*[[John Besh]], chef<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delish.com/food-news/a56283/john-besh-sexual-harassment-allegations/|title=Celebrity Chef Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Resigns From His Company|date=October 24, 2017|website=delish.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Stephen Blackwell, chief strategy officer for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR chief Michael Oreskes resigns after sexual harassment accusations|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/11/01/npr-chief-michael-oreskes-resigns-after-sexual-harassment-accusations/|website=Salon|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[David Blaine]], magician<ref>{{cite web|last1=O'Carroll|first1=Lisa|title=David Blaine accused of raping model in London in 2004|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/oct/20/david-blaine-accused-of-raping-model-in-london-in-2004|website=The Guardian|date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George H. W. Bush]], former [[President of the United States]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goerie.com/news/20171028/erie-city-council-candidate-george-hw-bush-made-inappropriate-touch-in-2004|title=Erie City Council candidate: George H.W. Bush made inappropriate touch in 2004|first=Kevin|last=Flowers|website=goerie.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Louis C.K.]], comedian<ref name="lcknyt">{{cite web|title=Louis C.K. Crossed a Line Into Sexual Misconduct, 5 Women Say|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.html|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Calder, musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Calder Dropped From Record Label After Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7998614/alex-calder-dropped-captured-tracks-label-sexual-assault|website=Billboard|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[CBS]], Eye Productions, [[Jeffrey Downer]], Jake Downer, and others associated with ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)|Hawaii Five-0]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=CBS Hit With Harassment Lawsuit From 'Hawaii Five-0' Locations Assistant|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-hit-harassment-lawsuit-hawaii-five-0-locations-assistant-1053267|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Crabb]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Hughes">{{cite news|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Newell|first2=Claire|title=Stephen Crabb sent young woman sexually explicit messages after rejecting her application for role in his office|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/28/stephen-crabb-sent-young-woman-sexually-explicit-messages-rejecting/|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Telegraph |date=October 28, 2017}}</ref>
*Billy DaMota, casting director<ref>{{cite web|last1=Robb|first1=David|title=Billy DaMota Quits Casting Society Of America Amid Probe Of Rude Tweets About Women|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/billy-damota-quits-casting-society-of-america-investigation-1202201278/|website=Deadline|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Andy Dick]], comedian<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy Dick Fired From Movie Over Sexual Harassment Claims|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/andy-dick-fired-movie-sexual-harassment-claims-1053162|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 31, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Charlie Elphicke]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=correspondent|first1=Peter Walker Political|title=Tory party suspends MP Charlie Elphicke after 'serious allegations'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/03/tory-mp-charlie-elphicke-has-whip-suspended-after-serious-allegations|website=The Guardian|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ahmet Ertegun]], founder of [[Atlantic Records]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Carvello|first1=Dorothy|title=Former Music Executive: 'We Must Come Forward and Name Our Abusers' (Guest Column)|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/sexual-harassment-music-industry-dorothy-carvello-1202591488/|website=Variety|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=17 October 2017}}</ref>
*Sir [[Michael Fallon]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rayner|first1=Gordon|title=Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon admits touching female radio presenter's knee at a dinner|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/31/defence-secretary-sir-michael-fallon-admits-touching-female|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jean Picker Firstenberg]], former [[American Film Institute]] CEO<ref name="hrafi">{{cite web|title=I Was Harassed by a Director at the AFI and Kicked Out When I Reported It (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/i-was-harassed-by-an-afi-director-kicked-i-reported-it-guest-column-1053469|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Hamilton Fish V]], former publisher at [[The New Republic]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ember|first1=Sydney|title=Hamilton Fish of The New Republic Goes on Leave After Women's Complaints|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/business/media/new-republic-hamilton-fish.html|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Garnier]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Wootson" />
*[[The Gaslamp Killer]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Minsker|first1=Evan|title=The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/the-gaslamp-killer-accused-of-rape/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Benjamin Genocchio]], art critic<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pogrebin|first1=Robin|title=Art Fair Director Replaced After Being Accused of Sex Harassment|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/08/arts/design/ben-genocchio-armory-show-artnet.html|newspaper=The New York Timess|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Gilady, founder of [[Keshet Media Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kamin|first1=Debra|title=Israel's Keshet Rocked by Sexual Harassment Allegations|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/israel-keshet-alex-gilady-sexual-harassment-1202608723/|website=Variety|accessdate=7 November 2017|date=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*Patricia Glaser, lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-harassment-i-was-fired-a-hit-show-intimidated-by-lawyers-guest-column-1053465|title=Hollywood Harassment: I Was Fired from a Hit Show and Intimidated By Lawyers (Guest Column)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gary Goddard]], Founder and CEO of [[Goddard Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Busch|first1=Anita|title=Anthony Edwards Writes About Sexual Molestation At Hand Of Gary Goddard|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/anthony-edwards-sexual-molestation-gary-goddard-1202205839|website=Deadline|accessdate=10 November 2017|date=10 November 2017}}</ref>
*Tyler Grasham, talent agent<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/20/apa-agent-tyler-grasham-fired-sexual-assault-allegations/|title=Hollywood agent fired after sex abuse allegations surface|date=October 20, 2017|website=ew.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Damian Green]], UK [[First Secretary of State]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Investigation launched into accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Damian Green|url=https://news.sky.com/story/investigation-launched-into-accusations-of-inappropriate-behaviour-by-damian-green-11108035|website=Sky News|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brad Grey]], former [[Paramount Pictures]] executive<ref name=hrep1>{{cite web|title=Comedy Writer Reveals Lurid Details of Harassment on Set — and Why It Cost Her a Job (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/comedy-writer-reveals-lurid-details-harassment-set-why-it-cost-her-a-job-guest-column-1049647|website=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*Jon Grissom, actor<ref name=feldman1>{{cite web|title=Corey Feldman names two of his alleged sexual abusers|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/corey-feldman-names-two-of-his-alleged-sexual-abusers|website=CBS News|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*David Guillod, former co-CEO of [[Primary Wave Entertainment]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Birnbaum|first1=Debra|title=Manager David Guillod Steps Down Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/david-guillod-primary-wave-leave-of-absence-sexual-assault-jessica-barth-1202606462/|website=Variety|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*Michael Hafford, writer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cills|first1=Hazel|title=Former 'Male Feminist' Columnist Faces Multiple Allegations of Assault|url=https://jezebel.com/former-male-feminist-columnist-faces-multiple-allegatio-1819266286|website=Jezebel|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Halperin]], author and journalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/media/halperin-sexual-harassment.html|title=Mark Halperin, a Top Political Journalist, Faces Multiple Claims of Harassment|first1=John|last1=Koblin|first2=Michael M.|last2=Grynbaum|date=October 26, 2017|newspaper=The New York Times |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dustin Hoffman]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Dustin Hoffman Sexually Harassed Me When I Was 17 (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/dustin-hoffman-sexually-harassed-me-i-was-17-guest-column-1053466|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref><ref name=varhoff>{{cite web|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title='Genius' Producer Accuses Dustin Hoffman of Sexually Harassing Her in 1991 (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dustin-hoffman-sexual-harassment-1202604822/|website=Variety|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Hoover]], Member of the [[Kentucky House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeff Hoover resigns as House speaker but will not give up seat over sexual harassment cover-up|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2017/11/05/jeff-hoover-resigns-house-speaker-over-sexual-harassment-cover-up/833385001/|website=The Courier-Journal|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kelvin Hopkins]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|title=Labour suspends Kelvin Hopkins MP over sexual misconduct claim|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/02/labour-suspends-kelvin-hopkins-allegations-sexual-misconduct|website=The Guardian|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jesse Jackson]], Baptist minister<ref name="theroot">{{cite web|last1=Young|first1=Danielle|title=Don't Let the Smile Fool You. I'm Cringing on the Inside|url=http://www.theroot.com/don-t-let-the-smile-fool-you-i-m-cringing-on-the-insid-1819987586|website=The Root|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*Francisco van Jole, journalist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Van Ast|first1=Maarten|title=Francisco van Jole: Beschuldiging misbruik komt aan als mokerslag|url=https://www.ad.nl/binnenland/francisco-van-jole-beschuldiging-misbruik-komt-aan-als-mokerslag~ab4639b0/|website=Algemeen Dagblad (Dutch)|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Danny Jordaan]], president of [[South African Football Association]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Jordaan is lying, says Jennifer Ferguson {{!}} Cape Times|url=https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/danny-jordaan-is-lying-says-jennifer-ferguson-11812572|website=IOL News|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ethan Kath]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Daniel Kawczynski]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[R. Kelly]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Surviving R. Kelly: Former Girlfriend Alleges Abuse|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/surviving-r-kelly-former-girlfriend-alleges-abuse-w509860|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Robert Knepper]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Prison Break' Star Accused of Sexual Assault by Veteran Costume Designer|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-knepper-accused-sexual-assault-by-veteran-costume-designer-1055914|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Andrew Kramer, former [[Lionsgate]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-exec-andrew-kramer-exits-harassment-allegation-1052209|title=Lionsgate Exec Andrew Kramer Exited After Harassment Allegation (Exclusive)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Sam Kriss, writer<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice WIll No Longer Commission A Freelance Writer After A Facebook Post Accusing Him Of Harassment|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/kriss-facebook-note|website=BuzzFeed|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lasse Kronér]], musician and television personality<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Bruno Langley]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Corrie star charged with sex assaults|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41805130|website=BBC News|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jack Latvala]], [[Florida Senate|Florida State Senator]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sickler|first1=Michael Van|title=Joe Negron orders investigation of Latvala sexual assault allegations|url=http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2017/11/03/joe-negron-orders-investigation-of-latvala-sexual-assault-allegations/|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Clive Lewis (politician)|Clive Lewis]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Khomami|first1=Nadia|title=Labour MP Clive Lewis apologises for 'get on your knees' comment|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/20/labour-mp-clive-lewis-apologises-for-get-on-your-knees-comment|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
*Dezso Magyar, filmmaker and college instructor<ref name="hrafi"/>
*Tyler Malka, owner of [[NeoGAF]]<ref name="gafverge">{{cite web|title=Games forum NeoGAF in chaos after owner accused of sexual misconduct|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/23/16520184/neogaf-tyler-evilore-malka-sexual-misconduct-forum-status|website=The Verge|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[László Marton (director)|László Marton]], theatre director<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2017/10/31/soulpepper-severs-ties-with-laszlo-marton-after-sexual-harassment-allegations.html|title=Soulpepper severs ties with Laszlo Marton after sexual harassment allegations|date=2017-10-31|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref>
*[[Mark McDonald (politician)|Mark McDonald]], Member of Scottish Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harley|first1=Nicola|title=Scottish childcare minister Mark McDonald resigns over 'inappropriate' behaviour|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/04/scottish-childcare-minister-mark-mcdonald-resigns-inappropriate/|website=The Telegraph|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Matt Mondanile]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Matt Mondanile Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/matt-mondanile-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*Eric Monier, former editorial director of [[France 2]]<ref>{{cite web|title=«Attention à Monier» : enquête sur l'ex-ponte de France 2 accusé de harcèlement sexuel|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/paulaveline/attention-a-monier-enquete-sur-lex-ponte-de-france-2-accuse |website=BuzzFeed|language=fr}}</ref>
*[[Roy Moore]], politician and former Chief Justice of the [[Supreme Court of Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCrummen|first1=Stephanie|last2=Reinhard|first2=Beth|last3=Crites|first3=Alice|title=Woman says Roy Moore initiated sexual encounter when she was 14, he was 32|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/woman-says-roy-moore-initiated-sexual-encounter-when-she-was-14-he-was-32/2017/11/09/1f495878-c293-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post |accessdate=9 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Rupert Myers, writer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/19/male-feminist-writer-fired-by-gq-magazine-after-woman-accuses-him-sexual-assault.html|title=Male feminist writer fired by GQ Magazine after woman accuses him of sexual assault|first=Brian|last=Flood|date=October 19, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Lawrence "Larry" G. Nassar, former ostheopathic physician for [[USA Gymnastics]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Who Is Larry Nassar, the Doctor McKayla Maroney Accused of Sexual Abuse?|url=http://time.com/4988116/larry-nassar-mckayla-maroney-sexual-abuse-doctor-usa-gymnastics|website=Time|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jared O'Mara]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|last2=Elgot|first2=Jessica|title=Labour suspends Jared O'Mara over offensive online comments|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/25/jared-o-mara-labour-suspends-jared-omara-over-offensive-online-comments|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]], author and political commentator<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lekach|first1=Sasha|title=Bill O’Reilly files $5 million defamation lawsuit over #MeToo Facebook post|url=http://mashable.com/2017/10/27/bill-oreilly-sexual-harassment-facebook-post-lawsuit|website=Mashable|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michael Oreskes]], former [[NPR]] executive<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR’s top editor placed on leave after accusations of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/nprs-top-editor-accused-of-sexual-harassment-by-two-women/2017/10/31/a2078bea-bdf7-11e7-959c-fe2b598d8c00_story.html|website=The Washington Post|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Christopher Pincher]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Hope|first2=Christopher|title=Tory Whip Chris Pincher refers himself to the police after claim of unwanted pass at former Olympic rower|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/05/tory-whip-chris-pincherrefers-police-claim-unwanted-pass-former/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeremy Piven]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nyren|first1=Erin|title=CBS 'Looking Into' Groping Allegations Against Jeremy Piven|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/jeremy-piven-sexual-harassment-entourage-1202603537/|website=Variety|accessdate=November 1, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Patten|first1=Dominic|title=Jeremy Piven Accused Of "Predatory Behavior" By 'Longmire' Actress|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeremy-piven-allegation-longmire-actress-cassidy-freeman-1202199849/|website=Deadline|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeremy-piven-woman-says-entourage-actor-sexually-assaulted-her-1056522|title=Another Woman Says Jeremy Piven Sexually Assaulted Her|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Roman Polanski]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/23/roman-polanski-marianne-barnard-allegations|title=Roman Polanski accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl in 1975|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 23, 2017|work=The Guardian|location=London}}</ref>
*[[Dan Poulter]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Roy Price]], former [[Amazon Studios]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/17/business/media/roy-price-amazon-studios.html|title=Roy Price Quits Amazon Studios After Sexual Harassment Claim|first=John|last=Koblin|date=October 17, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dominic Raab]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="tories">{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Peter|title=Tory ministers hit out at 'malicious' sexual abuse claims against MPs|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/01/sexual-misconduct-claims-pm-seeks-meeting-with-party-leaders|website=The Guardian|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Tariq Ramadan]], philosopher<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gall|first1=Carlotta|last2=Peltier|first2=Elian|title=2 Frenchwomen Accuse Prominent Islamic Scholar of Sexual Assault|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/world/europe/france-tariq-ramadan.html|newspaper=The New York Timess|date=29 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Twiggy Ramirez]], musician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/twiggy-ramirez-issues-statement-following-rape-accusation-w510245|title=Twiggy Ramirez Issues Statement Following Rape Accusation|website=rollingstone.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brett Ratner]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Six women accuse filmmaker Brett Ratner of sexual harassment or misconduct|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-brett-ratner-allegations-20171101-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ellen Page Accuses Brett Ratner of Homophobic Harassment on 'X-Men' Set|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-page-accuses-brett-ratner-homophobic-harassment-x-men-set-1057053|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Terry Richardson]], photographer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/23/exclusive-terry-richardson-banned-working-vogue-leading-mags/|title=Exclusive: Terry Richardson banned from working with Vogue and other leading mags, leaked email shows|first1=Ben|last1=Riley-Smith|first2=Nick|last2=Allen|date=October 23, 2017|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George Riley (broadcaster)|George Riley]], sports broadcaster<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Gilbert Rozon]], founder of [[Just for Laughs]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chavez|first1=Danette|title=Just For Laughs founder resigns over sexual assault and harassment allegations|url=https://www.avclub.com/just-for-laughs-founder-resigns-over-harassment-allegat-1819677827|website=The A.V. Club|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Éric Salvail]], television personality<ref name="cjr">{{cite web|title=Global media confronts its own Weinsteins|url=https://www.cjr.org/watchdog/media-weinstein-sexual-harassment-global.php|website=Columbia Journalism Review|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Carl Sargeant]], [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Minister removed over conduct claims|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41858243|website=BBC News|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Chris Savino]], animator and creator of ''[[The Loud House]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nickelodeon-fires-loud-house-creator-sexual-harassment-allegations-1050485|title=Nickelodeon Fires 'Loud House' Creator After Sexual Harassment Allegations|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Murray Schisgal]], playwright and screenwriter<ref name=varhoff/>
*[[Robert Scoble]], blogger<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/20/robert-scoble-has-allegedly-continued-to-sexually-harass-women-after-going-sober/|title=Robert Scoble has allegedly continued to sexually harass women after going sober|first=Sarah|last=Buhr|website=techcrunch.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dan Schoen]], member of [[Minnesota House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Multiple women accuse Minnesota state Senator Dan Schoen of sexual harassment|url=https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/11/multiple-women-accuse-minnesota-state-senator-dan-schoen-sexual-harassment|website=MinnPost}}</ref>
*[[Steven Seagal]], actor and martial artist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Haring|first1=Bruce|title=Juliana Margulies Claims Sex Harass By Harvey Weinstein, Steven Seagal|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/juliana-margulies-claims-sex-harass-by-harvey-weinstein-and-steven-seagal-1202201691|website=Deadline|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Garry Shandling]], comedian<ref name=hrep1/><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Robert Shapiro (lawyer)|Robert Shapiro]], lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Charlie Sheen]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlie Sheen Denies Corey Haim Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-denies-corey-haim-sexual-assault-allegation-1056181|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Andy Signore, co-creator of [[Screen Junkies]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/honest-trailers-creator-andy-signore-fired-for-egregious-and-intolerable-sexual-behavior-1202583996/|title='Honest Trailers' Creator Andy Signore Fired for 'Egregious and Intolerable' Sexual Behavior|first=Todd|last=Spangler|date=October 9, 2017|website=variety.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ira Silverstein]], member of the [[Illinois Senate]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Geiger|first1=Monique Garcia, Kim|title=Amid harassment allegation, Illinois senator loses leadership spot and a scramble to fill investigator's job|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-capitol-sexual-harassment-changes-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Singleton]], filmmaker<ref name="theroot"/>
*[[Kevin Spacey]], actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/10/anthony-rapp-kevin-spacey-sexual-advances-harassment-1202197344/|title=Kevin Spacey Apologizes To Anthony Rapp For Alleged Sexual Advances; Chooses To "Live As A Gay Man"|first=Dino-Ray|last=Ramos|date=October 30, 2017|publisher=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New allegations against Kevin Spacey|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41829484|website=BBC News|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lockhart Steele]], writer <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/10/19/vox_fires_editorial_director_lockhart_steele.html|title=Vox Media Fires Editorial Director Lockhart Steele|first=Elliot|last=Hannon|date=October 19, 2017|publisher=Slate |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rory Stewart]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name=tories/>
*[[Oliver Stone]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Oliver Stone Accused of Groping TV Actress in Early 1990s|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oliver-stone-accused-groping-tv-actress-early-1990s-1048468|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeffrey Tambor]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=Jeffrey Tambor Being Investigated By Amazon On Sexual Harassment Claims; Actor “Adamantly” Denies Allegations|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeffrey-tambor-sexual-harassment-claims-amazon-1202204220/|website=Deadline|accessdate=8 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Martin Timell]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/2MVdq/martin-timell-polisanmald-for-sexofredande-pa-flygplan|title=Martin Timell polisanmäld för sexofredande på flygplan|newswpaper=Aftonbladet}}</ref>
*[[James Toback]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/james-toback-accusations.html|title=More Women Accuse James Toback of Sexual Harassment|first=Jacey|last=Fortin|date=October 27, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Fredrik Virtanen]], journalist and columnist<ref>{{cite web|title=Virtanen: Jag har betett mig tölpigt och skitstövligt|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/GvO8m/virtanen-jag-har-betett-mig-tolpigt-och-skitstovligt|publisher=Aftonbladet|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=sv}}</ref>
*Gijs van Dam, TV producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nltimes.nl/2017/10/31/dutch-tv-producer-gijs-van-dam-denies-rape-accusations|title=Dutch TV producer Gijs van Dam denies rape accusations|date=October 31, 2017|publisher=nltimes}}</ref>
*Adam Venit, agent at [[William Morris Endeavor]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kroll|first1=Cynthia Littleton,Justin|title=WME's Adam Venit on Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Involving Actor Terry Crews (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/adam-venit-terry-crews-sexual-harassment-1202605857/|website=Variety|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michel Venne]], journalist<ref name=cjr/>
*Tony Villani, former American Film Institute dean<ref name="hrafi"/>
*[[The Walt Disney Company]] and Barbara Schneeweiss for Harvey Weinstein's behavior while Disney owned Miramax<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Actress Targets Harvey Weinstein, Disney in Sexual Assault Lawsuit|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/toronto-actress-targets-harvey-weinstein-disney-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1053718|website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Warner Bros.]], NZK Productions, and various producers of ''[[The Bachelorette]]'' (Bennett Graebner, Elan Gale, Peter Scalettar, Jacqueline Naz Perez, Caitlin Stapleton)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bachelor-producer-sues-sexual-harassment-1053043|title=Ex-'Bachelor' Staffer Sues Warner Bros., Show Producers for Sexual Harassment|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref>
*Kirt Webster, music publicist<ref>{{cite web|title=Nashville Publicist Kirt Webster Accused of Sexual Assault|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/nashville-publicist-kirt-webster-accused-of-sexual-assault-w510782|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Matthew Weiner]], screenwriter and creator of ''[[Mad Men]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharf|first1=Zack|title=Matthew Weiner Accused of Sexual Harassment By Kater Gordon {{!}} IndieWire|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/11/matthew-weiner-accused-sexual-harassment-assistant-kater-gordon-mad-men-1201895936/|website=www.indiewire.com}}</ref>
*[[Bob Weinstein]], [[The Weinstein Company]] chairman<ref>{{cite web|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Bob Weinstein Accused of Sexual Harassment by TV Showrunner|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/bob-weinstein-sexual-harassment-1202592165/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*Marty Weiss, former talent manager<ref name=feldman1/>
*[[Ed Westwick]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Gossip Girl' Actor Ed Westwick Accused of Raping Actress Kristina Cohen|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/gossip-girl-actor-ed-westwick-accused-of-raping-actress-w511210|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/second-woman-accuses-ed-westwick-sexual-assault-1056605|title=Second Woman Accuses Ed Westwick of Sexual Assault|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Leon Wieseltier]], writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/10/the-harvey-effect-reaches-leon-wieseltier/543897/|title=The 'Harvey Effect' Takes Down Leon Wieseltier's Magazine|first=Adrienne|last=LaFrance|website=theatlantic.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
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==Criticism==
The hashtag has been criticized for putting the responsibility of publicizing sexual harassment and abuse on those who experienced it, which could be re-[[Psychological trauma|trauma]]tizing.<ref name="Schlack">{{cite web|last1=Schlack|first1=Julie|title=#MeToo Flared But Won't Endure|url=http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2017/10/18/metoo-flared-but-wont-endure-julie-wittes-schlack|website=www.wbur.org|publisher=NPR |accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Maltby">{{cite news|last1=Maltby|first1=Kate|title=Mayim Bialik and the trouble with #MeToo|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/16/opinions/me-too-mayim-bialik-kate-maltby-opinion/index.html|website=CNN|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Gerson">{{cite web|last1=Gerson|first1=Jen|title=Jen Gerson: I mean no disrespect when I say that I have a problem with #MeToo|url=http://nationalpost.com/opinion/jen-gerson-the-problem-with-metoo-it-holds-the-wrong-people-responsible-for-sex-assault|website=National Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/19/health/me-too-sexual-assault-stories-trigger-trauma/index.html|title=#MeToo sexual assault stories trigger trauma for some|last=CNN|first=Sandee LaMotte,|work=CNN|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> Some found the hashtag to inspire fatigue and outrage, rather than emotionally dense communication.<ref name="Hempel">{{cite web|last1=Hempel|first1=Jessi|title=The Problem with #MeToo and Viral Outrage {{!}} Backchannel|url=https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-me-too-and-viral-outrage/|website=Wired|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Charleston">{{cite web|last1=Charleston|first1=Libby-Jane|title=Why I'm Not Joining The #MeToo Hashtag Even Though I Was Sexually Harassed|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/libby-jane-charleston/why-im-not-joining-the-metoo-hashtag-even-though-i-was-sexually-harassed_a_23245315/|publisher=HuffPost|accessdate=October 19, 2017 |date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke had initially criticized the movement for ignoring the work of black women in creating dialogue addressing sexual assault. However, she did salute those who partook in the movement and credited Milano for acknowledging Burke's own similar movement.<ref name="Hill" />

==See also==
{{Portal|Internet|Sexuality}}
*[[2017 Westminster sexual scandals]]
*[[Girls for Gender Equity]]
*[[Hashtag activism]]
*[[Who Needs Feminism]]
*[[YesAllWomen]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*''[http://metoo.support/the-movement/ Me too Movement]'' movement website

[[Category:2017 in women's history]]
[[Category:Hashtags]]
[[Category:Internet-based activism]]
[[Category:October 2017 events]]
[[Category:Phrases]]
[[Category:Sexual harassment]]
[[Category:Violence against women]]

MeToo

2017-11-10T21:47:22Z

Donmike10: Kilmer’s alleged incident doesn’t belong here

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{{Correct title|#MeToo|reason=#}}
"'''Me Too'''" (or "'''#MeToo'''", with local alternatives in other languages) spread [[Viral phenomenon|virally]] as a two-word [[hashtag]] used on social media in October 2017 to denounce [[sexual assault]] and [[Sexual harassment|harassment]], in the wake of [[Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations|sexual misconduct allegations]] against [[Harvey Weinstein]].<ref name=CNN>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/15/entertainment/me-too-twitter-alyssa-milano/index.html|title=#MeToo: Social media flooded with personal stories of assault|first=Lisa Respers|last=France|publisher=CNN |date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name=WaPo>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/16/me-too-alyssa-milano-urged-assault-victims-to-tweet-in-solidarity-the-response-was-massive/|title=#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein case moves thousands to tell their own stories of abuse, break silence|first=Samantha|last=Schmidt|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metoo-hashtag-becomes-anti-sexual-harassment-assault-rallying-cry-n810986|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano promotes hashtag that becomes anti-harassment rallying cry|publisher=[[NBC News]] |first=Elizabeth |last=Chuck |date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref> The phrase, long used in this sense by social activist Tarana Burke,<ref name="Guerra" /> was popularized by actress [[Alyssa Milano]], who encouraged women to [[Twitter|tweet]] it to publicize experiences to demonstrate the widespread nature of [[Misogyny|misogynistic]] behavior. Since then, millions of people have used the hashtag to come forward with their experiences, including many celebrities.<ref name="People" /><ref name=":0" />

==Origin==
[[File:Alyssa Milano 2, 2011.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged use of the [[hashtag]] after accusations against [[Harvey Weinstein]] surfaced in 2017.]]

Social activist and community organizer Tarana Burke created the phrase "Me Too" on the [[Myspace|MySpace]] social network<ref name=":1">{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/10/19/the-woman-behind-me-too-knew-the-power-of-the-phrase-when-she-created-it-10-years-ago/|title=The woman behind 'Me Too; knew the power of the phrase when she created it — 10 years ago|last=Ohlheiser|first=Abby|date=October 19, 2017|website=The Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> in 2006 as part of a grassroots campaign to promote "empowerment through empathy" among women of color who have experienced sexual abuse, particularly within underprivileged communities.<ref name=Guerra>{{cite news|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|title=Where'd the #MeToo initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=Hill>{{cite news|url=http://www.ebony.com/news-views/black-woman-me-too-movement-tarana-burke-alyssa-milano |title=Black Woman Tarana Burke Founded the "Me Too" Movement|work=[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]|issn=0012-9011 |first=Zahara|last=Hill|date=October 16, 2017 |accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Leah2">{{cite news|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/17/metoo-tarana-burke-jennifer-lawrence/|title=Hollywood's brightest join the 10-year-old #MeToo movement, but will that change anything?|last=Leah|first=Rachel|date=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Salon (website)|Salon]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=Shugerman>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/me-too-facebook-hashtag-why-when-meaning-sexual-harassment-rape-stories-explained-a8005936.html|work=[[The Independent]]|title=Me Too: Why are women sharing stories of sexual assault and how did it start?|first=Emily|last=Shugerman|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=HuffPost>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/me-too-victims-come-forward_us_59e4271ae4b03a7be5817b3f|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano's Call for Sexual Abuse Victims to Come Forward Goes Viral|first=Ed|last=Mazza|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[HuffPost]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke, who is creating a documentary titled ''Me Too'', has said she was inspired to use the phrase after being unable to respond to a 13-year-old girl who confided to her that she had been sexually assaulted. Burke later wished she had simply told the girl, "me too".<ref name=":1" />

On October 10th, 2017, five days after ''The New York Times'' [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/05/us/harvey-weinstein-harassment-allegations.html article] detailing allegations of sexual misconduct by film producer Harvey Weinstein, in the comments section of the follow-up Times' op-ed [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/09/opinion/harvey-weinstein-lena-dunham-silence-.html piece] by Lena Dunham entitled "Harvey Weinstein and the Silence of the Men" (October 9th, 2017) a reader posting under the username 'jammer' wrote the following:

''Here's what really needs to happen now. Every woman who has ever been presented with a career/sex quid pro quo in the entertainment industry should come forward and simply say, "Me, too."''

On October 15th, 2017, actress [[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged [[Spreadability|spreading]] the phrase as part of an awareness campaign to show the scale and ubiquity of the problem, tweeting: "If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote 'Me too.' as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem."<ref name="Graham">{{cite news|last1=Graham|first1=Ruth|title=Why the #MeToo Moment Is Liberating, Dispiriting, and Uncomfortable All at Once|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/10/17/why_the_metoo_moment_is_liberating_dispiriting_and_uncomfortable_all_at.html|publisher=Slate |date=October 17, 2017 |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/16/harvey-weinstein-women-sexual-assault-me-too|title=It's not just one monster. 'Me too' reveals the ubiquity of sexual assault|first=Suzanne|last=Moore|date=October 16, 2017 |work=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="LA">{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-metoo-campaign-me-too-alyssa-milano-1508173882-htmlstory.html|title=In saying #MeToo, Alyssa Milano pushes awareness campaign about sexual assault and harassment|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=[[Tronc]] |accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="People">{{cite news|url=http://people.com/movies/me-too-alyssa-milano-heads-twitter-campaign-against-sexual-harassment-assault/|title=#MeToo: Sexual Harassment and Assault Movement Tweeted Over 500,000 Times as Celebs Share Stories|date=October 16, 2017|work=People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|title=Where'd the "Me Too" initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags - The Boston Globe|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|work=BostonGlobe.com|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> Milano later attributed the phrase to Burke, calling Burke's story "heartwarming and inspiring".<ref name=":1" />

==Reach and impact==
The phrase had been used more than 200,000 times by October 15,<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-41633857|title='MeToo' and the scale of sexual abuse|last=Sini|first=Rozina|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=BBC News}}</ref> and tweeted more than 500,000 times by October 16.<ref name="CNN" /> On [[Facebook]], the hashtag had been used by more than 4.7 million people in 12 million posts during the first 24 hours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/17/us/me-too-tarana-burke-origin-trnd/index.html|title=An activist, a little girl and the heartbreaking origin of 'Me too'|last=CNN|first=Cassandra Santiago and Doug Criss |publisher=CNN|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> The platform reported that 45% of users in the United States had a friend who had posted using the term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/metoo-more-than-12-million-facebook-posts-comments-reactions-24-hours/|title=More than 12M "Me Too" Facebook posts, comments, reactions in 24 hours|last=|first=|date=October 17, 2017|work=CBS News|access-date=October 23, 2017}}</ref>

Tens of thousands of people replied to Milano's tweet, including:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eyerys.com/articles/timeline/metoo-movement-social-media|title=The #MeToo Movement On Social Media|publisher=Eyerys|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

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*[[Patricia Arquette]]<ref name=Time>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/4983731/me-too-alyssa-milano/|title=Tons of Celebrities Are Joining Alyssa Milano's 'Me Too' Protest|first=Tara|last=John|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Thora Birch]]<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Thora Birch |user=1107miss |number=919966242705850369 |date=2017-10-16 |title=Thora Birch on Twitter: 'Oops.. Guess I missed this last night, but anyway. #MeToo' |accessdate=2017-11-07}}</ref>
*[[Björk]]<ref name=AV>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/an-incomplete-depressingly-long-list-of-celebrities-se-1819628519|first=Katie|last=Rife|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|title=An incomplete, depressingly long list of celebrities' sexual assault and harassment stories|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/bjork-lends-voice-metoo-campaign-detail-sexual-harassment-hands-danish-director-lars-von-trier-2150898|title=Björk lends voice to #MeToo campaign to detail sexual harassment at hands of Danish director |publisher=NME|date=October 17, 2017 |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gretchen Carlson]]<ref name=WaPo/>
*[[Barry Crimmins]]<ref name=Time/>
*[[Best Coast|Bethany Cosentino]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Sheryl Crow]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Vir Das]]<ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/metoo-lady-gaga-mallika-dua-and-other-celebrities-share-their-experiences-4895069/|title=#MeToo: Lady Gaga, Mallika Dua and other celebrities share their experiences|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|oclc=70274541}}</ref>
*[[Viola Davis]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Kimya Dawson]]<ref name=Bustle>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/9-celebrities-whose-me-too-tweets-lay-bare-the-everyday-reality-of-sexual-assault-2920067|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]] |title=9 Celebrities Whose "Me Too" Tweets Lay Bare the Everyday Reality of Sexual Assault|first=Seth|last=Millstein|date=October 15, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rosario Dawson]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Felicia Day]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Ellen DeGeneres]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Ellen DeGeneres shares #MeToo: 'Hell hath no fury like a woman with a Twitter account'|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/19/ellen-degeneres-metoo/|work=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 19, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Laura Dreyfuss]]<ref>{{cite news|work=The New York Times|date=October 16, 2017|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/technology/metoo-twitter-facebook.html|title=#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault}}</ref>
*[[Mallika Dua]]<ref name=IndianExpress/>
*[[Nikki DuBose]]<ref name=HuffPost/>
*[[Sadie Dupuis]]<ref name="Billboard2">{{cite news |title=Lady Gaga, Sheryl Crow and More Tweet #MeToo To Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7998799/metoo-harrassment-lady-gaga-sheryl-crow-twitter-more|website=Billboard|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[America Ferrera]]<ref>{{cite news|work=Cosmopolitan|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a13034861/america-ferrera-assaulted-as-child/|title=America Ferrera Says She Was Sexually Assaulted When She Was 9 Years Old}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/10/17/america-ferreras-metoo-story-sexually-assaulted-age-9/771521001/|title=America Ferrera's #MeToo story: I was sexually assaulted at age 9|newspaper=USA Today |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lady Gaga]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Ilana Glazer]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Heather Graham]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Sarah Hyland]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Rupi Kaur]]<ref name=Mercury>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/16/as-metoo-trends-heres-a-list-of-sex-scandals-in-tech-and-entertainment/|work=Mercury News|date=October 16, 2017|title=As #MeToo trends, here's a list of sex scandals in tech and entertainment}}</ref>
*[[Marne Levine]]<ref name=MC>{{cite news|work=Marie Claire|url=http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a13035486/marne-levine-and-emily-ratajkowski-power-trip/|title=COO of Instagram Marne Levine and Emily Ratajkowski on How the Platform Is Combatting Sexual Harassment}}</ref>
*[[Monica Lewinsky]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2017/1016/Women-join-forces-against-sexual-assault-with-me-too-social-media-campaign|title=Women join forces against sexual assault with 'me too' social media campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Christian Science Monitor]]}}</ref>
*[[Amber Liu (singer)|Amber Liu]]<ref>{{cite news |title=K-Pop Star Amber of f(x) Joins '#MeToo' Movement: 'It Happens Everywhere'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8006882/fx-amber-me-too-sexual-harassment-comment|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Melanie Lynskey]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[McKayla Maroney]]<ref name=People/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/olympic-gymnast-mckayla-maroney-says-dr-larry-nassar-molested-her-n811766|title=In #metoo post, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney says she was molested|website=nbcnews.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/sports/olympics/gymnast-mckayla-maroney-team-doctor-sexual-abuse.html|title=Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says She Too Was Molested by Team Doctor|first=Victor|last=Mather|date=October 18, 2017 |newspaper=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Marlee Matlin]]<ref name="tbtimes">{{cite news |title=The celebrities who have said #MeToo about sexual assault and harassment|url=http://cars.tampabay.com/news/perspective/the-celebrities-who-have-said-metoo-about-sexual-assault-and-harassment/2341702|newspaper=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Debra Messing]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Alyssa Milano]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Lane Moore]]<ref name=Bustle/>
*[[Javier Muñoz (actor)|Javier Muñoz]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Ashleigh Murray]]<ref name=EW>{{cite news|url=http://ew.com/news/2017/10/16/me-too-twitter-campaign-alyssa-milano-sexual-assault-awareness/|title=Stars raise sexual assault awareness with #MeToo Twitter campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=EW|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Anna Paquin]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Pauley Perrette]]<ref name=EW/>
*[[Christina Perri]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Busy Philipps]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Emily Ratajkowski]]<ref name=MC/>
*[[Molly Ringwald]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Anika Noni Rose]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/me-too-twitter-trend-sexual-assault-awareness-alyssa-milano/|title="Me Too" trend on Twitter raises awareness about sexual assault|work=CBS News|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jenny Slate]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Gabrielle Union]]<ref name=WaPo/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/gabrielle-union-opens-up-about-sexual-assault-w509348|work=US Magazine|title=Gabrielle Union Vows to 'Continue' Sexual Assault Conversation: 'It Was Wild ... to See #MeToo Trending'}}</ref>
*[[Jessica Valenti]]<ref name=Mercury/>
*[[Elizabeth Warren]]<ref name=Mercury/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2017/10/16/me-too-elizabeth-warren-adds-her-voice-to-campaign-raising-awareness-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault|work=The Boston Globe |title='Me too': Elizabeth Warren adds her voice to campaign raising awareness of sexual harassment and assault}}</ref>
*[[Evan Rachel Wood]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Reese Witherspoon]]<ref name="HillLA">{{cite news |last1=Hill|first1=Libby|title=Today in Entertainment: Larissa Gomes, Lena Headey accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-reese-witherspoon-shares-her-story-of-1508254090-htmlstory.html|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
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Some men, such as actors [[Terry Crews]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/11/actor-terry-crews-sexually-assaulted-by-hollywood-executive|title=Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 11, 2017 |newspaper=The Guardian |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref> and [[James Van Der Beek]],<ref name="Leah">{{cite news |last1=Leah|first1=Rachel|title=James Van Der Beek's story of sexual abuse is a powerful reminder that men can be victims too|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/12/james-van-der-beek-tells-his-story-of-sexual-abuse-a-powerful-reminder-that-men-can-be-victims-too/|website=Salon|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref> have responded to the hashtag with their own experiences of harassment and abuse, while others have responded by acknowledging past behaviors against women, spawning the hashtag "HowIWillChange."<ref name="Graham" /> The hashtag "HimThough" was coined by [[Elizabeth Plank]].<ref>{{cite news|title=12 million women told their story of sexual assault with #MeToo. Now a new hashtag is asking men to take responsibility|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/women-me-too-hashtag-twitter-sexual-harassment-stories-trending-him-though-men-responsibility-a8004806.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

In addition to [[Hollywood]], "Me Too" declarations elicited discussion of sexual harassment and abuse in the [[music industry]],<ref name="Billboard2"/> sciences,<ref name="Neill">{{cite web|last1=Neill|first1=Ushma S.|title=When Scientists Say, "Me, Too"|url=https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/when-scientists-say-me-too/|website=Scientific American Blog Network|publisher=Scientific American}}</ref> academia,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Me-Too-the-end-of-the-beginning-of-a-movement-12289190.php|title='Me Too' the 'end of the beginning' of a movement|last=Gordon|first=Maggie|date=October 19, 2017|work=Houston Chronicle|accessdate=October 23, 2017}}</ref> and politics.<ref name="Wang">{{cite news|last1=Wang|first1=Amy B.|title=Senators say #MeToo: McCaskill, others share their stories of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/10/21/senators-say-metoo-mccaskill-others-share-their-stories-of-sexual-harassment/ |accessdate=October 22, 2017|work=The Washington Post |date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> In the music industry, the band [[Veruca Salt]] used the #MeToo hashtag to air allegations of sexual harassment against [[James Toback]],<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/23/director-james-toback-accused-of-sexual-abuse-by-38-women/ Director James Toback accused of sexual harassment by 38 women] Travis M. Andrews, ''[[The Washington Post]]'', October 23, 2017</ref> and [[Alice Glass]] used the hashtag to share a history of alleged sexual assault and other abuses by former [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]] bandmate [[Ethan Kath]].<ref name="Aswad">{{cite news |last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|work=Variety|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Vincent">{{cite news |last1=Vincent|first1=Alice|title=Crystal Castles' Ethan Kath has denied claims by bandmate Alice Glass that he raped and abused her for years|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/crystal-castles-ethan-kath-has-denied-claims-bandmate-alice/|newspaper=The Telegraph|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

Statehouses in California, Illinois, Oregon, and Rhode Island responded to allegations of sexual harassment surfaced by the campaign,<ref name="Tareen">{{cite news|last1=Tareen|first1=Sophia|title=Latest Front in Weinstein Scandal: Statehouses Say 'Me Too'|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-10-24/open-letter-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-illinois-politics|accessdate=October 25, 2017|publisher=US News and World Report}}</ref> and several women in politics spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment, including United States Senators [[Heidi Heitkamp]], [[Mazie Hirono]], [[Claire McCaskill]] and [[Elizabeth Warren]].<ref name="Wang" /> Congresswoman [[Jackie Speier]] has introduced a bill aimed at making sexual harassment complaints easier to report on [[Capitol Hill]].<ref name="Cadei">{{cite news|last1=Cadei|first1=Emily|title=Few in Washington are saying #MeToo. California congresswoman wants to change that.|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article180767911.html|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=Miami Herald}}</ref>

===International response===
The hashtag has trended in at least 85 countries,<ref name="Strum">{{cite news |last1=Strum|first1=Laura|title=Twitter chat: What #MeToo says about sexual abuse in society|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/twitter-chat-what-metoo-says-about-sexual-abuse-in-society|work=PBS NewsHour|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> including India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom. Variants of the phrase trended in France,<ref name="auto" /> using "BalanceTonPorc" (DenounceYourPig),<ref name="Etehad" /> which encouraged users to share the names of their alleged abusers.<ref name="Donadio">{{cite web|last1=Donadio|first1=Rachel|title=#BalanceTonPorc Is France's #MeToo|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/10/the-weinstein-scandal-seen-from-france/543315/|website=The Atlantic|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref> In Italy, women posted stories of assault and harassment under the hashtag #QuellaVoltaChe translated literally into "#TheTimeThat."<ref name="Montini">{{cite news |last=Montini |first=Beatrice |date=October 17, 2017 |title=Weinstein, Giulia Blasi e le storie su #quellavoltache: «Se c'è squilibrio di potere non c'è mai consenso. Basta processare le vittime» |trans-title= Weinstein, Giulia Blasi, and stories posted to #quellavoltache: "When there's a power imbalance, it can never be consensual. Quit putting victims on trial." |language=it |url=http://27esimaora.corriere.it/17_ottobre_15/weinstein-giulia-blasi-storie-quellavoltache-se-c-squilibrio-potere-non-c-mai-consenso-basta-processare-vittime-1ad947a8-b1c7-11e7-8c05-16c4f9105c9c.shtml |work=[[Corriere della Sera]] |location=Milan |access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>See also: {{cite tweet |user=ResistanceItaly |number=920409937209167872 |date=October 17, 2017 |title=#quellavoltache is the Italian #metoo hashtag.}}</ref> The Spanish-language counterpart is "#YoTambién". In French-speaking parts of Canada, the campaign is done under the hashtag "#MoiAussi". In [[Israel]], the Hebrew hashtag "גםאנחנו#" (#UsToo) began trending on October 18, with a front page spread in the newspaper ''[[Yediot Aharonot]]''.<ref name="Etehad">{{cite news|last1=Etehad|first1=Melissa|title=A global primal scream: #MeToo (#YoTambien #QuellaVoltaChe #גםאנחנו أنا_كمان#)|url=http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-global-me-too-20171018-story.html|accessdate=October 19, 2017|work=Los Angeles Times |date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> In Sweden, several women used the hashtag to confront television presenter [[Martin Timell]]'s alleged abuse towards them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/anklagelserna-mot-tv4-stjarnan-martin-timell/|title=Martin Timell anklagas för sexism och rasism under inspelningar av "Äntligen hemma"|publisher=Expressen |accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref> All of his shows on TV4 were cancelled on October 20, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/martin-timell-bryter-tystnaden-och-erkanner-/|title=Timell bryter tystnaden och erkänner: "Är chockad över att jag gjort så mycket fel"|publisher=Expressen |accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thelocal.se/20171020/swedish-media-probe-sexual-offence-allegations|title=Swedish media probe sexual offence allegations|date=October 20, 2017|publisher=The Local|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref>

The [[European Parliament]] convened a session directly in response to the Me Too campaign, after it gave rise to allegations of abuse in Parliament and in the [[European Union|European Union's]] offices in [[Brussels]]. [[Cecilia Malmstrom]], the European Commissioner for Trade, specifically cited the hashtag as the reason the meeting had been convened.<ref name="Schreuer">{{cite news|last1=Schreuer|first1=Milan|title=A #MeToo Moment for the European Parliament|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/world/europe/european-parliament-weinstein-harassment.html?_r=0|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=The New York Times |date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In the UK, the Cabinet Office has launched an investigation in allegations that Parliament member [[Mark Garnier]] ordered a secretary to buy sex toys for his wife and mistress.<ref name="Wootson">{{cite news|last1=Wootson Jr|first1=Cleve R.|title=A British minister admits he made his secretary buy sex toys as #MeToo hits Parliament|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/10/29/a-british-minister-admits-he-made-his-secretary-buy-sex-toys-as-metoo-hits-parliament/ |accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Washington Post |date=October 29, 2017}}</ref>

In China, the websphere reacted in anger following the media claims that harassment was a foreign problem, claiming Chinese men to be educated as protective.<ref>Anger as Chinese media claim harassment is just a western problem https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/17/anger-as-chinese-media-claim-harassment-is-just-a-western-problem</ref>

===List of local alternative hashtags===
*Arabic: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/أنا_كمان?src=hash أنا_كمان#]
*{{flag|Canada}}, French-speaking areas: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/moiAussi?src=hash #MoiAussi] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|China}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/我也是?src=hash #我也是] (en: MeToo)
*English-speaking countries: #MeToo
*{{flag|France}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/balanceTonPorc?src=hash #balanceTonPorc] (en: DenounceYourPig)
*{{flag|Italy}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/QuellaVoltaChe?src=hash #QuellaVoltaChe] (en: TheTimeThat)
*{{flag|Israel}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/גםאנחנו?src=hash גםאנחנו#] (en: UsToo)
*{{flag|Japan}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/meToo?src=hash #meToo] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|South Korea}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/나도?src=hash #나도] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Spain}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoTambién?src=hash #YoTambién] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Vietnam}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TôiCũngVậy?src=hash #TôiCũngVậy] (en: MeToo)

===Aftermath===
Shortly after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke, the following public figures have also been accused of inappropriate behavior (including but not limited to harassment or assault):

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*[[Ben Affleck]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/11/entertainment/ben-affleck-apology/index.html|title=Ben Affleck apologizes to Hilarie Burton|first=Sandra Gonzalez,|last=CNN|website=cnn.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ken Baker (entertainment journalist)|Ken Baker]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/27/e-news-ken-baker-accused-sexual-harassment.html|title=E! News' Ken Baker accused of sexual harassment|first=Sasha|last=Savitsky|date=October 27, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[André Balazs]], hotelier<ref>{{cite web|title=Celebrity Hotelier Andre Balazs Accused of Groping by Jason Bateman's Wife and Others|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/celebrity-hotelier-andre-balazs-accused-groping-by-jason-batemans-wife-more-1056843|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*Dave Becky, talent manager<ref name="lcknyt"/>
*[[John Besh]], chef<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delish.com/food-news/a56283/john-besh-sexual-harassment-allegations/|title=Celebrity Chef Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Resigns From His Company|date=October 24, 2017|website=delish.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Stephen Blackwell, chief strategy officer for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR chief Michael Oreskes resigns after sexual harassment accusations|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/11/01/npr-chief-michael-oreskes-resigns-after-sexual-harassment-accusations/|website=Salon|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[David Blaine]], magician<ref>{{cite web|last1=O'Carroll|first1=Lisa|title=David Blaine accused of raping model in London in 2004|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/oct/20/david-blaine-accused-of-raping-model-in-london-in-2004|website=The Guardian|date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George H. W. Bush]], former [[President of the United States]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goerie.com/news/20171028/erie-city-council-candidate-george-hw-bush-made-inappropriate-touch-in-2004|title=Erie City Council candidate: George H.W. Bush made inappropriate touch in 2004|first=Kevin|last=Flowers|website=goerie.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Louis C.K.]], comedian<ref name="lcknyt">{{cite web|title=Louis C.K. Crossed a Line Into Sexual Misconduct, 5 Women Say|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.html|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Calder, musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Calder Dropped From Record Label After Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7998614/alex-calder-dropped-captured-tracks-label-sexual-assault|website=Billboard|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[CBS]], Eye Productions, [[Jeffrey Downer]], Jake Downer, and others associated with ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)|Hawaii Five-0]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=CBS Hit With Harassment Lawsuit From 'Hawaii Five-0' Locations Assistant|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-hit-harassment-lawsuit-hawaii-five-0-locations-assistant-1053267|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Crabb]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Hughes">{{cite news|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Newell|first2=Claire|title=Stephen Crabb sent young woman sexually explicit messages after rejecting her application for role in his office|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/28/stephen-crabb-sent-young-woman-sexually-explicit-messages-rejecting/|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Telegraph |date=October 28, 2017}}</ref>
*Billy DaMota, casting director<ref>{{cite web|last1=Robb|first1=David|title=Billy DaMota Quits Casting Society Of America Amid Probe Of Rude Tweets About Women|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/billy-damota-quits-casting-society-of-america-investigation-1202201278/|website=Deadline|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Andy Dick]], comedian<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy Dick Fired From Movie Over Sexual Harassment Claims|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/andy-dick-fired-movie-sexual-harassment-claims-1053162|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 31, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Charlie Elphicke]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=correspondent|first1=Peter Walker Political|title=Tory party suspends MP Charlie Elphicke after 'serious allegations'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/03/tory-mp-charlie-elphicke-has-whip-suspended-after-serious-allegations|website=The Guardian|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ahmet Ertegun]], founder of [[Atlantic Records]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Carvello|first1=Dorothy|title=Former Music Executive: 'We Must Come Forward and Name Our Abusers' (Guest Column)|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/sexual-harassment-music-industry-dorothy-carvello-1202591488/|website=Variety|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=17 October 2017}}</ref>
*Sir [[Michael Fallon]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rayner|first1=Gordon|title=Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon admits touching female radio presenter's knee at a dinner|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/31/defence-secretary-sir-michael-fallon-admits-touching-female|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jean Picker Firstenberg]], former [[American Film Institute]] CEO<ref name="hrafi">{{cite web|title=I Was Harassed by a Director at the AFI and Kicked Out When I Reported It (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/i-was-harassed-by-an-afi-director-kicked-i-reported-it-guest-column-1053469|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Hamilton Fish V]], former publisher at [[The New Republic]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ember|first1=Sydney|title=Hamilton Fish of The New Republic Goes on Leave After Women's Complaints|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/business/media/new-republic-hamilton-fish.html|newspaper=The New York Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Garnier]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Wootson" />
*[[The Gaslamp Killer]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Minsker|first1=Evan|title=The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/the-gaslamp-killer-accused-of-rape/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Benjamin Genocchio]], art critic<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pogrebin|first1=Robin|title=Art Fair Director Replaced After Being Accused of Sex Harassment|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/08/arts/design/ben-genocchio-armory-show-artnet.html|newspaper=The New York Timess|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Gilady, founder of [[Keshet Media Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kamin|first1=Debra|title=Israel's Keshet Rocked by Sexual Harassment Allegations|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/israel-keshet-alex-gilady-sexual-harassment-1202608723/|website=Variety|accessdate=7 November 2017|date=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*Patricia Glaser, lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-harassment-i-was-fired-a-hit-show-intimidated-by-lawyers-guest-column-1053465|title=Hollywood Harassment: I Was Fired from a Hit Show and Intimidated By Lawyers (Guest Column)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gary Goddard]], Founder and CEO of [[Goddard Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Busch|first1=Anita|title=Anthony Edwards Writes About Sexual Molestation At Hand Of Gary Goddard|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/anthony-edwards-sexual-molestation-gary-goddard-1202205839|website=Deadline|accessdate=10 November 2017|date=10 November 2017}}</ref>
*Tyler Grasham, talent agent<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/20/apa-agent-tyler-grasham-fired-sexual-assault-allegations/|title=Hollywood agent fired after sex abuse allegations surface|date=October 20, 2017|website=ew.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Damian Green]], UK [[First Secretary of State]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Investigation launched into accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Damian Green|url=https://news.sky.com/story/investigation-launched-into-accusations-of-inappropriate-behaviour-by-damian-green-11108035|website=Sky News|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brad Grey]], former [[Paramount Pictures]] executive<ref name=hrep1>{{cite web|title=Comedy Writer Reveals Lurid Details of Harassment on Set — and Why It Cost Her a Job (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/comedy-writer-reveals-lurid-details-harassment-set-why-it-cost-her-a-job-guest-column-1049647|website=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*Jon Grissom, actor<ref name=feldman1>{{cite web|title=Corey Feldman names two of his alleged sexual abusers|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/corey-feldman-names-two-of-his-alleged-sexual-abusers|website=CBS News|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*David Guillod, former co-CEO of [[Primary Wave Entertainment]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Birnbaum|first1=Debra|title=Manager David Guillod Steps Down Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/david-guillod-primary-wave-leave-of-absence-sexual-assault-jessica-barth-1202606462/|website=Variety|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*Michael Hafford, writer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cills|first1=Hazel|title=Former 'Male Feminist' Columnist Faces Multiple Allegations of Assault|url=https://jezebel.com/former-male-feminist-columnist-faces-multiple-allegatio-1819266286|website=Jezebel|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Halperin]], author and journalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/media/halperin-sexual-harassment.html|title=Mark Halperin, a Top Political Journalist, Faces Multiple Claims of Harassment|first1=John|last1=Koblin|first2=Michael M.|last2=Grynbaum|date=October 26, 2017|newspaper=The New York Times |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dustin Hoffman]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Dustin Hoffman Sexually Harassed Me When I Was 17 (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/dustin-hoffman-sexually-harassed-me-i-was-17-guest-column-1053466|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref><ref name=varhoff>{{cite web|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title='Genius' Producer Accuses Dustin Hoffman of Sexually Harassing Her in 1991 (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dustin-hoffman-sexual-harassment-1202604822/|website=Variety|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Hoover]], Member of the [[Kentucky House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeff Hoover resigns as House speaker but will not give up seat over sexual harassment cover-up|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2017/11/05/jeff-hoover-resigns-house-speaker-over-sexual-harassment-cover-up/833385001/|website=The Courier-Journal|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Kelvin Hopkins]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|title=Labour suspends Kelvin Hopkins MP over sexual misconduct claim|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/02/labour-suspends-kelvin-hopkins-allegations-sexual-misconduct|website=The Guardian|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jesse Jackson]], Baptist minister<ref name="theroot">{{cite web|last1=Young|first1=Danielle|title=Don't Let the Smile Fool You. I'm Cringing on the Inside|url=http://www.theroot.com/don-t-let-the-smile-fool-you-i-m-cringing-on-the-insid-1819987586|website=The Root|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*Francisco van Jole, journalist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Van Ast|first1=Maarten|title=Francisco van Jole: Beschuldiging misbruik komt aan als mokerslag|url=https://www.ad.nl/binnenland/francisco-van-jole-beschuldiging-misbruik-komt-aan-als-mokerslag~ab4639b0/|website=Algemeen Dagblad (Dutch)|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Danny Jordaan]], president of [[South African Football Association]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Jordaan is lying, says Jennifer Ferguson {{!}} Cape Times|url=https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/danny-jordaan-is-lying-says-jennifer-ferguson-11812572|website=IOL News|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ethan Kath]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Daniel Kawczynski]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[R. Kelly]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Surviving R. Kelly: Former Girlfriend Alleges Abuse|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/surviving-r-kelly-former-girlfriend-alleges-abuse-w509860|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Robert Knepper]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Prison Break' Star Accused of Sexual Assault by Veteran Costume Designer|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-knepper-accused-sexual-assault-by-veteran-costume-designer-1055914|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Andrew Kramer, former [[Lionsgate]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-exec-andrew-kramer-exits-harassment-allegation-1052209|title=Lionsgate Exec Andrew Kramer Exited After Harassment Allegation (Exclusive)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Sam Kriss, writer<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice WIll No Longer Commission A Freelance Writer After A Facebook Post Accusing Him Of Harassment|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/kriss-facebook-note|website=BuzzFeed|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lasse Kronér]], musician and television personality<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Bruno Langley]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Corrie star charged with sex assaults|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41805130|website=BBC News|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jack Latvala]], [[Florida Senate|Florida State Senator]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sickler|first1=Michael Van|title=Joe Negron orders investigation of Latvala sexual assault allegations|url=http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2017/11/03/joe-negron-orders-investigation-of-latvala-sexual-assault-allegations/|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Clive Lewis (politician)|Clive Lewis]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Khomami|first1=Nadia|title=Labour MP Clive Lewis apologises for 'get on your knees' comment|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/20/labour-mp-clive-lewis-apologises-for-get-on-your-knees-comment|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
*Dezso Magyar, filmmaker and college instructor<ref name="hrafi"/>
*Tyler Malka, owner of [[NeoGAF]]<ref name="gafverge">{{cite web|title=Games forum NeoGAF in chaos after owner accused of sexual misconduct|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/23/16520184/neogaf-tyler-evilore-malka-sexual-misconduct-forum-status|website=The Verge|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[László Marton (director)|László Marton]], theatre director<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/stage/2017/10/31/soulpepper-severs-ties-with-laszlo-marton-after-sexual-harassment-allegations.html|title=Soulpepper severs ties with Laszlo Marton after sexual harassment allegations|date=2017-10-31|work=The Toronto Star|access-date=2017-11-03}}</ref>
*[[Mark McDonald (politician)|Mark McDonald]], Member of Scottish Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harley|first1=Nicola|title=Scottish childcare minister Mark McDonald resigns over 'inappropriate' behaviour|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/04/scottish-childcare-minister-mark-mcdonald-resigns-inappropriate/|website=The Telegraph|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Matt Mondanile]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Matt Mondanile Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/matt-mondanile-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*Eric Monier, former editorial director of [[France 2]]<ref>{{cite web|title=«Attention à Monier» : enquête sur l'ex-ponte de France 2 accusé de harcèlement sexuel|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/paulaveline/attention-a-monier-enquete-sur-lex-ponte-de-france-2-accuse |website=BuzzFeed|language=fr}}</ref>
*[[Roy Moore]], politician and former Chief Justice of the [[Supreme Court of Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCrummen|first1=Stephanie|last2=Reinhard|first2=Beth|last3=Crites|first3=Alice|title=Woman says Roy Moore initiated sexual encounter when she was 14, he was 32|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/woman-says-roy-moore-initiated-sexual-encounter-when-she-was-14-he-was-32/2017/11/09/1f495878-c293-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html|newspaper=The Washington Post |accessdate=9 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Rupert Myers, writer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/19/male-feminist-writer-fired-by-gq-magazine-after-woman-accuses-him-sexual-assault.html|title=Male feminist writer fired by GQ Magazine after woman accuses him of sexual assault|first=Brian|last=Flood|date=October 19, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Lawrence "Larry" G. Nassar, former ostheopathic physician for [[USA Gymnastics]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Who Is Larry Nassar, the Doctor McKayla Maroney Accused of Sexual Abuse?|url=http://time.com/4988116/larry-nassar-mckayla-maroney-sexual-abuse-doctor-usa-gymnastics|website=Time|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jared O'Mara]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|last2=Elgot|first2=Jessica|title=Labour suspends Jared O'Mara over offensive online comments|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/25/jared-o-mara-labour-suspends-jared-omara-over-offensive-online-comments|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]], author and political commentator<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lekach|first1=Sasha|title=Bill O’Reilly files $5 million defamation lawsuit over #MeToo Facebook post|url=http://mashable.com/2017/10/27/bill-oreilly-sexual-harassment-facebook-post-lawsuit|website=Mashable|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michael Oreskes]], former [[NPR]] executive<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR’s top editor placed on leave after accusations of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/nprs-top-editor-accused-of-sexual-harassment-by-two-women/2017/10/31/a2078bea-bdf7-11e7-959c-fe2b598d8c00_story.html|website=The Washington Post|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Christopher Pincher]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Hope|first2=Christopher|title=Tory Whip Chris Pincher refers himself to the police after claim of unwanted pass at former Olympic rower|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/05/tory-whip-chris-pincherrefers-police-claim-unwanted-pass-former/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeremy Piven]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nyren|first1=Erin|title=CBS 'Looking Into' Groping Allegations Against Jeremy Piven|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/jeremy-piven-sexual-harassment-entourage-1202603537/|website=Variety|accessdate=November 1, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Patten|first1=Dominic|title=Jeremy Piven Accused Of "Predatory Behavior" By 'Longmire' Actress|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeremy-piven-allegation-longmire-actress-cassidy-freeman-1202199849/|website=Deadline|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeremy-piven-woman-says-entourage-actor-sexually-assaulted-her-1056522|title=Another Woman Says Jeremy Piven Sexually Assaulted Her|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Roman Polanski]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/23/roman-polanski-marianne-barnard-allegations|title=Roman Polanski accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl in 1975|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 23, 2017|work=The Guardian|location=London}}</ref>
*[[Dan Poulter]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Roy Price]], former [[Amazon Studios]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/17/business/media/roy-price-amazon-studios.html|title=Roy Price Quits Amazon Studios After Sexual Harassment Claim|first=John|last=Koblin|date=October 17, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dominic Raab]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="tories">{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Peter|title=Tory ministers hit out at 'malicious' sexual abuse claims against MPs|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/01/sexual-misconduct-claims-pm-seeks-meeting-with-party-leaders|website=The Guardian|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Tariq Ramadan]], philosopher<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gall|first1=Carlotta|last2=Peltier|first2=Elian|title=2 Frenchwomen Accuse Prominent Islamic Scholar of Sexual Assault|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/world/europe/france-tariq-ramadan.html|newspaper=The New York Timess|date=29 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Twiggy Ramirez]], musician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/twiggy-ramirez-issues-statement-following-rape-accusation-w510245|title=Twiggy Ramirez Issues Statement Following Rape Accusation|website=rollingstone.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brett Ratner]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Six women accuse filmmaker Brett Ratner of sexual harassment or misconduct|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-brett-ratner-allegations-20171101-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ellen Page Accuses Brett Ratner of Homophobic Harassment on 'X-Men' Set|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ellen-page-accuses-brett-ratner-homophobic-harassment-x-men-set-1057053|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Terry Richardson]], photographer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/23/exclusive-terry-richardson-banned-working-vogue-leading-mags/|title=Exclusive: Terry Richardson banned from working with Vogue and other leading mags, leaked email shows|first1=Ben|last1=Riley-Smith|first2=Nick|last2=Allen|date=October 23, 2017|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George Riley (broadcaster)|George Riley]], sports broadcaster<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Gilbert Rozon]], founder of [[Just for Laughs]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chavez|first1=Danette|title=Just For Laughs founder resigns over sexual assault and harassment allegations|url=https://www.avclub.com/just-for-laughs-founder-resigns-over-harassment-allegat-1819677827|website=The A.V. Club|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Éric Salvail]], television personality<ref name="cjr">{{cite web|title=Global media confronts its own Weinsteins|url=https://www.cjr.org/watchdog/media-weinstein-sexual-harassment-global.php|website=Columbia Journalism Review|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Carl Sargeant]], [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Minister removed over conduct claims|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41858243|website=BBC News|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Chris Savino]], animator and creator of ''[[The Loud House]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nickelodeon-fires-loud-house-creator-sexual-harassment-allegations-1050485|title=Nickelodeon Fires 'Loud House' Creator After Sexual Harassment Allegations|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Murray Schisgal]], playwright and screenwriter<ref name=varhoff/>
*[[Robert Scoble]], blogger<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/20/robert-scoble-has-allegedly-continued-to-sexually-harass-women-after-going-sober/|title=Robert Scoble has allegedly continued to sexually harass women after going sober|first=Sarah|last=Buhr|website=techcrunch.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dan Schoen]], member of [[Minnesota House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Multiple women accuse Minnesota state Senator Dan Schoen of sexual harassment|url=https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/11/multiple-women-accuse-minnesota-state-senator-dan-schoen-sexual-harassment|website=MinnPost}}</ref>
*[[Steven Seagal]], actor and martial artist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Haring|first1=Bruce|title=Juliana Margulies Claims Sex Harass By Harvey Weinstein, Steven Seagal|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/juliana-margulies-claims-sex-harass-by-harvey-weinstein-and-steven-seagal-1202201691|website=Deadline|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Garry Shandling]], comedian<ref name=hrep1/><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Robert Shapiro (lawyer)|Robert Shapiro]], lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Charlie Sheen]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlie Sheen Denies Corey Haim Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-denies-corey-haim-sexual-assault-allegation-1056181|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Andy Signore, co-creator of [[Screen Junkies]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/honest-trailers-creator-andy-signore-fired-for-egregious-and-intolerable-sexual-behavior-1202583996/|title='Honest Trailers' Creator Andy Signore Fired for 'Egregious and Intolerable' Sexual Behavior|first=Todd|last=Spangler|date=October 9, 2017|website=variety.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ira Silverstein]], member of the [[Illinois Senate]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Geiger|first1=Monique Garcia, Kim|title=Amid harassment allegation, Illinois senator loses leadership spot and a scramble to fill investigator's job|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-capitol-sexual-harassment-changes-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Singleton]], filmmaker<ref name="theroot"/>
*[[Kevin Spacey]], actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/10/anthony-rapp-kevin-spacey-sexual-advances-harassment-1202197344/|title=Kevin Spacey Apologizes To Anthony Rapp For Alleged Sexual Advances; Chooses To "Live As A Gay Man"|first=Dino-Ray|last=Ramos|date=October 30, 2017|publisher=Deadline}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New allegations against Kevin Spacey|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41829484|website=BBC News|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lockhart Steele]], writer <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/10/19/vox_fires_editorial_director_lockhart_steele.html|title=Vox Media Fires Editorial Director Lockhart Steele|first=Elliot|last=Hannon|date=October 19, 2017|publisher=Slate |accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rory Stewart]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name=tories/>
*[[Oliver Stone]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Oliver Stone Accused of Groping TV Actress in Early 1990s|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oliver-stone-accused-groping-tv-actress-early-1990s-1048468|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeffrey Tambor]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=Jeffrey Tambor Being Investigated By Amazon On Sexual Harassment Claims; Actor “Adamantly” Denies Allegations|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeffrey-tambor-sexual-harassment-claims-amazon-1202204220/|website=Deadline|accessdate=8 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Martin Timell]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/2MVdq/martin-timell-polisanmald-for-sexofredande-pa-flygplan|title=Martin Timell polisanmäld för sexofredande på flygplan|newswpaper=Aftonbladet}}</ref>
*[[James Toback]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/james-toback-accusations.html|title=More Women Accuse James Toback of Sexual Harassment|first=Jacey|last=Fortin|date=October 27, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Fredrik Virtanen]], journalist and columnist<ref>{{cite web|title=Virtanen: Jag har betett mig tölpigt och skitstövligt|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/GvO8m/virtanen-jag-har-betett-mig-tolpigt-och-skitstovligt|publisher=Aftonbladet|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=sv}}</ref>
*Gijs van Dam, TV producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nltimes.nl/2017/10/31/dutch-tv-producer-gijs-van-dam-denies-rape-accusations|title=Dutch TV producer Gijs van Dam denies rape accusations|date=October 31, 2017|publisher=nltimes}}</ref>
*Adam Venit, agent at [[William Morris Endeavor]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kroll|first1=Cynthia Littleton,Justin|title=WME's Adam Venit on Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Involving Actor Terry Crews (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/adam-venit-terry-crews-sexual-harassment-1202605857/|website=Variety|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michel Venne]], journalist<ref name=cjr/>
*Tony Villani, former American Film Institute dean<ref name="hrafi"/>
*[[The Walt Disney Company]] and Barbara Schneeweiss for Harvey Weinstein's behavior while Disney owned Miramax<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Actress Targets Harvey Weinstein, Disney in Sexual Assault Lawsuit|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/toronto-actress-targets-harvey-weinstein-disney-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1053718|website=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Warner Bros.]], NZK Productions, and various producers of ''[[The Bachelorette]]'' (Bennett Graebner, Elan Gale, Peter Scalettar, Jacqueline Naz Perez, Caitlin Stapleton)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bachelor-producer-sues-sexual-harassment-1053043|title=Ex-'Bachelor' Staffer Sues Warner Bros., Show Producers for Sexual Harassment|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter }}</ref>
*Kirt Webster, music publicist<ref>{{cite web|title=Nashville Publicist Kirt Webster Accused of Sexual Assault|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/nashville-publicist-kirt-webster-accused-of-sexual-assault-w510782|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Matthew Weiner]], screenwriter and creator of ''[[Mad Men]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharf|first1=Zack|title=Matthew Weiner Accused of Sexual Harassment By Kater Gordon {{!}} IndieWire|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/11/matthew-weiner-accused-sexual-harassment-assistant-kater-gordon-mad-men-1201895936/|website=www.indiewire.com}}</ref>
*[[Bob Weinstein]], [[The Weinstein Company]] chairman<ref>{{cite web|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Bob Weinstein Accused of Sexual Harassment by TV Showrunner|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/bob-weinstein-sexual-harassment-1202592165/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*Marty Weiss, former talent manager<ref name=feldman1/>
*[[Ed Westwick]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Gossip Girl' Actor Ed Westwick Accused of Raping Actress Kristina Cohen|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/gossip-girl-actor-ed-westwick-accused-of-raping-actress-w511210|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/second-woman-accuses-ed-westwick-sexual-assault-1056605|title=Second Woman Accuses Ed Westwick of Sexual Assault|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>
*[[Leon Wieseltier]], writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/10/the-harvey-effect-reaches-leon-wieseltier/543897/|title=The 'Harvey Effect' Takes Down Leon Wieseltier's Magazine|first=Adrienne|last=LaFrance|website=theatlantic.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
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==Criticism==
The hashtag has been criticized for putting the responsibility of publicizing sexual harassment and abuse on those who experienced it, which could be re-[[Psychological trauma|trauma]]tizing.<ref name="Schlack">{{cite web|last1=Schlack|first1=Julie|title=#MeToo Flared But Won't Endure|url=http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2017/10/18/metoo-flared-but-wont-endure-julie-wittes-schlack|website=www.wbur.org|publisher=NPR |accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Maltby">{{cite news|last1=Maltby|first1=Kate|title=Mayim Bialik and the trouble with #MeToo|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/16/opinions/me-too-mayim-bialik-kate-maltby-opinion/index.html|website=CNN|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Gerson">{{cite web|last1=Gerson|first1=Jen|title=Jen Gerson: I mean no disrespect when I say that I have a problem with #MeToo|url=http://nationalpost.com/opinion/jen-gerson-the-problem-with-metoo-it-holds-the-wrong-people-responsible-for-sex-assault|website=National Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/19/health/me-too-sexual-assault-stories-trigger-trauma/index.html|title=#MeToo sexual assault stories trigger trauma for some|last=CNN|first=Sandee LaMotte,|work=CNN|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> Some found the hashtag to inspire fatigue and outrage, rather than emotionally dense communication.<ref name="Hempel">{{cite web|last1=Hempel|first1=Jessi|title=The Problem with #MeToo and Viral Outrage {{!}} Backchannel|url=https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-me-too-and-viral-outrage/|website=Wired|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Charleston">{{cite web|last1=Charleston|first1=Libby-Jane|title=Why I'm Not Joining The #MeToo Hashtag Even Though I Was Sexually Harassed|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/libby-jane-charleston/why-im-not-joining-the-metoo-hashtag-even-though-i-was-sexually-harassed_a_23245315/|publisher=HuffPost|accessdate=October 19, 2017 |date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke had initially criticized the movement for ignoring the work of black women in creating dialogue addressing sexual assault. However, she did salute those who partook in the movement and credited Milano for acknowledging Burke's own similar movement.<ref name="Hill" />

==See also==
{{Portal|Internet|Sexuality}}
*[[2017 Westminster sexual scandals]]
*[[Girls for Gender Equity]]
*[[Hashtag activism]]
*[[Who Needs Feminism]]
*[[YesAllWomen]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*''[http://metoo.support/the-movement/ Me too Movement]'' movement website

[[Category:2017 in women's history]]
[[Category:Hashtags]]
[[Category:Internet-based activism]]
[[Category:October 2017 events]]
[[Category:Phrases]]
[[Category:Sexual harassment]]
[[Category:Violence against women]]

MeToo

2017-11-09T20:42:48Z

Donmike10: The references are done, man

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"'''Me Too'''" (or "'''#MeToo'''", with local alternatives in other languages) spread [[Viral phenomenon|virally]] as a two-word [[hashtag]] used on social media in October 2017 to denounce [[sexual assault]] and [[Sexual harassment|harassment]], in the wake of [[Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations|sexual misconduct allegations]] against [[Harvey Weinstein]].<ref name=CNN>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/15/entertainment/me-too-twitter-alyssa-milano/index.html|title=#MeToo: Social media flooded with personal stories of assault|first=Lisa Respers|last=France|publisher=CNN|accessdate=October 16, 2017|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name=WaPo>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/16/me-too-alyssa-milano-urged-assault-victims-to-tweet-in-solidarity-the-response-was-massive/|title=#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein case moves thousands to tell their own stories of abuse, break silence|first=Samantha|last=Schmidt|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Washington Post]]|issn=0190-8286|oclc=2269358|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metoo-hashtag-becomes-anti-sexual-harassment-assault-rallying-cry-n810986|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano promotes hashtag that becomes anti-harassment rallying cry|publisher=[[NBC News]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017|first=Elizabeth|last=Chuck|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref> The phrase, long used in this sense by social activist Tarana Burke,<ref name="Guerra" /> was popularized by actress [[Alyssa Milano]], who encouraged women to [[Twitter|tweet]] it to publicize experiences to demonstrate the widespread nature of [[Misogyny|misogynistic]] behavior. Since then, millions of people have used the hashtag to come forward with their experiences, including many celebrities.<ref name="People" /><ref name=":0" />

==Origin==
[[File:Alyssa Milano 2, 2011.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged use of the [[hashtag]] after accusations against [[Harvey Weinstein]] surfaced in 2017.]]

Social activist and community organizer Tarana Burke created the phrase "Me Too" on the [[Myspace|MySpace]] social network<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/10/19/the-woman-behind-me-too-knew-the-power-of-the-phrase-when-she-created-it-10-years-ago/|title=The woman behind ‘Me Too’ knew the power of the phrase when she created it — 10 years ago|last=Ohlheiser|first=Abby|date=October 19, 2017|website=Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> in 2006 as part of a grassroots campaign to promote "empowerment through empathy" among women of color who have experienced sexual abuse, particularly within underprivileged communities.<ref name=Guerra>{{cite news|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|title=Where'd the #MeToo initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|issn=0743-1791|oclc=66652431}}</ref><ref name=Hill>{{cite news|url=http://www.ebony.com/news-views/black-woman-me-too-movement-tarana-burke-alyssa-milano#axzz4viv2XCUH|title=Black Woman Tarana Burke Founded the "Me Too" Movement|work=[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]|issn=0012-9011|accessdate=October 17, 2017|first=Zahara|last=Hill|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Leah2">{{cite news|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/17/metoo-tarana-burke-jennifer-lawrence/|title=Hollywood's brightest join the 10-year-old #MeToo movement, but will that change anything?|last=Leah|first=Rachel|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[Salon (website)|Salon]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=Salon Media Group Inc.|oclc=43916723}}</ref><ref name=Shugerman>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/me-too-facebook-hashtag-why-when-meaning-sexual-harassment-rape-stories-explained-a8005936.html|work=[[The Independent]]|title=Me Too: Why are women sharing stories of sexual assault and how did it start?|first=Emily|last=Shugerman|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=HuffPost>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/me-too-victims-come-forward_us_59e4271ae4b03a7be5817b3f|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano's Call for Sexual Abuse Victims to Come Forward Goes Viral|first=Ed|last=Mazza|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[HuffPost]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke, who is creating a documentary titled ''Me Too'', has said she was inspired to use the phrase after being unable to respond to a 13-year-old girl who confided to her that she had been sexually assaulted. Burke later wished she had simply told the girl, "me too".<ref name=":1" />

After accusations against Weinstein surfaced in 2017, actress [[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged [[Spreadability|spreading]] the phrase as part of an awareness campaign to show the scale and ubiquity of the problem, tweeting: "If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote 'Me too.' as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem."<ref name="Graham">{{cite web|last1=Graham|first1=Ruth|title=Why the #MeToo Moment Is Liberating, Dispiriting, and Uncomfortable All at Once|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/10/17/why_the_metoo_moment_is_liberating_dispiriting_and_uncomfortable_all_at.html|website=Slate|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/16/harvey-weinstein-women-sexual-assault-me-too|title=It's not just one monster. 'Me too' reveals the ubiquity of sexual assault|first=Suzanne|last=Moore|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=[[Guardian Media Group]]|work=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="LA">{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-metoo-campaign-me-too-alyssa-milano-1508173882-htmlstory.html|title=In saying #MeToo, Alyssa Milano pushes awareness campaign about sexual assault and harassment|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Tronc]]|issn=0458-3035|oclc=3638237}}</ref><ref name="People">{{cite news|url=http://people.com/movies/me-too-alyssa-milano-heads-twitter-campaign-against-sexual-harassment-assault/|title=#MeToo: Sexual Harassment and Assault Movement Tweeted Over 500,000 Times as Celebs Share Stories|date=October 16, 2017|work=People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|title=Where’d the "Me Too" initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags - The Boston Globe|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|work=BostonGlobe.com|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> Milano later attributed the phrase to Burke, calling Burke's story "heartwarming and inspiring".<ref name=":1" />

==Reach and impact==
The phrase had been used more than 200,000 times by October 15,<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-41633857|title='MeToo' and the scale of sexual abuse|last=Sini|first=Rozina|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=BBC}}</ref> and tweeted more than 500,000 times by October 16.<ref name="CNN" /> On [[Facebook]], the hashtag had been used by more than 4.7 million people in 12 million posts during the first 24 hours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/17/us/me-too-tarana-burke-origin-trnd/index.html|title=An activist, a little girl and the heartbreaking origin of 'Me too'|last=CNN|first=Cassandra Santiago and Doug Criss,|work=CNN|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> The platform reported that 45% of users in the United States had a friend who had posted using the term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/metoo-more-than-12-million-facebook-posts-comments-reactions-24-hours/|title=More than 12M "Me Too" Facebook posts, comments, reactions in 24 hours|last=|first=|date=October 17, 2017|work=CBS News|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref>

Tens of thousands of people replied to Milano's tweet, including:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eyerys.com/articles/timeline/metoo-movement-social-media|title=The #MeToo Movement On Social Media|publisher=Eyerys|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

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*[[Patricia Arquette]]<ref name=Time>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/4983731/me-too-alyssa-milano/|title=Tons of Celebrities Are Joining Alyssa Milano's 'Me Too' Protest|first=Tara|last=John|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|issn=0040-781X|oclc=1311479}}</ref>
*[[Thora Birch]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Thora BirchVerified account |url=https://twitter.com/1107miss/status/919966242705850369 |title=Thora Birch on Twitter: "Oops.. Guess I missed this last night, but anyway. #MeToo" |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2017-10-16 |accessdate=2017-11-07}}</ref>
*[[Björk]]<ref name=AV>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/an-incomplete-depressingly-long-list-of-celebrities-se-1819628519|first=Katie|last=Rife|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|title=An incomplete, depressingly long list of celebrities’ sexual assault and harassment stories|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/bjork-lends-voice-metoo-campaign-detail-sexual-harassment-hands-danish-director-lars-von-trier-2150898|title=Björk lends voice to #MeToo campaign to detail sexual harassment at hands of Danish director - NME|date=October 17, 2017|website=nme.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gretchen Carlson]]<ref name=WaPo/>
*[[Barry Crimmins]]<ref name=Time/>
*[[Best Coast|Bethany Cosentino]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Sheryl Crow]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Vir Das]]<ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/metoo-lady-gaga-mallika-dua-and-other-celebrities-share-their-experiences-4895069/|title=#MeToo: Lady Gaga, Mallika Dua and other celebrities share their experiences|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|oclc=70274541}}</ref>
*[[Viola Davis]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Kimya Dawson]]<ref name=Bustle>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/9-celebrities-whose-me-too-tweets-lay-bare-the-everyday-reality-of-sexual-assault-2920067|website=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|publisher=Bustle Digital Group|title=9 Celebrities Whose "Me Too" Tweets Lay Bare the Everyday Reality of Sexual Assault|first=Seth|last=Millstein|date=October 15, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rosario Dawson]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Felicia Day]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Ellen DeGeneres]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ellen DeGeneres shares #MeToo: 'Hell hath no fury like a woman with a Twitter account'|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/19/ellen-degeneres-metoo/|website=EW.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 19, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Laura Dreyfuss]]<ref>{{cite news|work=The New York Times|date=October 16, 2017|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/technology/metoo-twitter-facebook.html|title=#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault}}</ref>
*[[Mallika Dua]]<ref name=IndianExpress/>
*[[Nikki DuBose]]<ref name=HuffPost/>
*[[Sadie Dupuis]]<ref name="Billboard2">{{cite web|title=Lady Gaga, Sheryl Crow and More Tweet #MeToo To Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7998799/metoo-harrassment-lady-gaga-sheryl-crow-twitter-more|website=Billboard|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[America Ferrera]]<ref>{{cite news|work=Cosmopolitan|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a13034861/america-ferrera-assaulted-as-child/|title=America Ferrera Says She Was Sexually Assaulted When She Was 9 Years Old}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/10/17/america-ferreras-metoo-story-sexually-assaulted-age-9/771521001/|title=America Ferrera's #MeToo story: I was sexually assaulted at age 9|website=usatoday.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lady Gaga]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Ilana Glazer]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Heather Graham]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Sarah Hyland]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Rupi Kaur]]<ref name=Mercury>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/16/as-metoo-trends-heres-a-list-of-sex-scandals-in-tech-and-entertainment/|work=Mercury News|date=October 16, 2017|title=As #MeToo trends, here’s a list of sex scandals in tech and entertainment}}</ref>
*[[Marne Levine]]<ref name=MC>{{cite news|work=Marie Claire|url=http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a13035486/marne-levine-and-emily-ratajkowski-power-trip/|title=COO of Instagram Marne Levine and Emily Ratajkowski on How the Platform Is Combatting Sexual Harassment}}</ref>
*[[Monica Lewinsky]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2017/1016/Women-join-forces-against-sexual-assault-with-me-too-social-media-campaign|title=Women join forces against sexual assault with 'me too' social media campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[Christian Science Monitor]]}}</ref>
*[[Amber Liu (singer)|Amber Liu]]<ref>{{cite web|title=K-Pop Star Amber of f(x) Joins '#MeToo' Movement: 'It Happens Everywhere'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8006882/fx-amber-me-too-sexual-harassment-comment|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Melanie Lynskey]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[McKayla Maroney]]<ref name=People/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/olympic-gymnast-mckayla-maroney-says-dr-larry-nassar-molested-her-n811766|title=In #metoo post, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney says she was molested|website=nbcnews.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/sports/olympics/gymnast-mckayla-maroney-team-doctor-sexual-abuse.html|title=Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says She Too Was Molested by Team Doctor|first=Victor|last=Mather|date=October 18, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 18, 2017|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>
*[[Marlee Matlin]]<ref name="tbtimes">{{cite web|title=The celebrities who have said #MeToo about sexual assault and harassment|url=http://cars.tampabay.com/news/perspective/the-celebrities-who-have-said-metoo-about-sexual-assault-and-harassment/2341702|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref>
*[[Debra Messing]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Alyssa Milano]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Lane Moore]]<ref name=Bustle/>
*[[Javier Muñoz (actor)|Javier Muñoz]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Ashleigh Murray]]<ref name=EW>{{cite news|url=http://ew.com/news/2017/10/16/me-too-twitter-campaign-alyssa-milano-sexual-assault-awareness/|title=Stars raise sexual assault awareness with #MeToo Twitter campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=EW|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Anna Paquin]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Pauley Perrette]]<ref name=EW/>
*[[Christina Perri]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Busy Philipps]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Emily Ratajkowski]]<ref name=MC/>
*[[Molly Ringwald]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Anika Noni Rose]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/me-too-twitter-trend-sexual-assault-awareness-alyssa-milano/|title="Me Too" trend on Twitter raises awareness about sexual assault|work=CBS News|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jenny Slate]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Gabrielle Union]]<ref name=WaPo/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/gabrielle-union-opens-up-about-sexual-assault-w509348|work=US Magazine|title=Gabrielle Union Vows to 'Continue' Sexual Assault Conversation: 'It Was Wild ... to See #MeToo Trending'}}</ref>
*[[Jessica Valenti]]<ref name=Mercury/>
*[[Elizabeth Warren]]<ref name=Mercury/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2017/10/16/me-too-elizabeth-warren-adds-her-voice-to-campaign-raising-awareness-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault|work=Boston.com|title=‘Me too’: Elizabeth Warren adds her voice to campaign raising awareness of sexual harassment and assault}}</ref>
*[[Evan Rachel Wood]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Reese Witherspoon]]<ref name="HillLA">{{cite web|last1=Hill|first1=Libby|title=Today in Entertainment: Larissa Gomes, Lena Headey accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-reese-witherspoon-shares-her-story-of-1508254090-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
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Some men, such as actors [[Terry Crews]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/11/actor-terry-crews-sexually-assaulted-by-hollywood-executive|title=Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 11, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.theguardian.com}}</ref> and [[James Van Der Beek]],<ref name="Leah">{{cite web|last1=Leah|first1=Rachel|title=James Van Der Beek's story of sexual abuse is a powerful reminder that men can be victims too|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/12/james-van-der-beek-tells-his-story-of-sexual-abuse-a-powerful-reminder-that-men-can-be-victims-too/|website=Salon|accessdate=October 18, 2017|language=en}}</ref> have responded to the hashtag with their own experiences of harassment and abuse, while others have responded by acknowledging past behaviors against women, spawning the hashtag "HowIWillChange."<ref name="Graham" /> The hashtag "HimThough" was coined by [[Elizabeth Plank]].<ref>{{cite news|title=12 million women told their story of sexual assault with #MeToo. Now a new hashtag is asking men to take responsibility|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/women-me-too-hashtag-twitter-sexual-harassment-stories-trending-him-though-men-responsibility-a8004806.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

In addition to [[Hollywood]], "Me Too" declarations elicited discussion of sexual harassment and abuse in the [[music industry]],<ref name="Billboard2"/> sciences,<ref name="Neill">{{cite web|last1=Neill|first1=Ushma S.|title=When Scientists Say, "Me, Too"|url=https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/when-scientists-say-me-too/|website=Scientific American Blog Network|publisher=Scientific American|language=en}}</ref> academia,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Me-Too-the-end-of-the-beginning-of-a-movement-12289190.php|title='Me Too' the 'end of the beginning' of a movement|last=Gordon|first=Maggie|date=October 19, 2017|work=Houston Chronicle|accessdate=October 23, 2017}}</ref> and politics.<ref name="Wang">{{cite news|last1=Wang|first1=Amy B.|title=Senators say #MeToo: McCaskill, others share their stories of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/10/21/senators-say-metoo-mccaskill-others-share-their-stories-of-sexual-harassment/?utm_term=.321e51ab8e62|accessdate=October 22, 2017|work=Washington Post|agency=Washington Post|publisher=Washington Post|date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> In the music industry, the band [[Veruca Salt]] used the #MeToo hashtag to air allegations of sexual harassment against [[James Toback]],<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/23/director-james-toback-accused-of-sexual-abuse-by-38-women/?utm_term=.49122ae4a03e Director James Toback accused of sexual harassment by 38 women] Travis M. Andrews, ''[[Washington Post]]'', October 23, 2017</ref> and [[Alice Glass]] used the hashtag to share a history of alleged sexual assault and other abuses by former [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]] bandmate [[Ethan Kath]].<ref name="Aswad">{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Vincent">{{cite web|last1=Vincent|first1=Alice|title=Crystal Castles' Ethan Kath has denied claims by bandmate Alice Glass that he raped and abused her for years|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/crystal-castles-ethan-kath-has-denied-claims-bandmate-alice/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

Statehouses in California, Illinois, Oregon, and Rhode Island responded to allegations of sexual harassment surfaced by the campaign,<ref name="Tareen">{{cite news|last1=Tareen|first1=Sophia|title=Latest Front in Weinstein Scandal: Statehouses Say 'Me Too'|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-10-24/open-letter-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-illinois-politics|accessdate=October 25, 2017|agency=US News and World Report|publisher=US News}}</ref> and several women in politics spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment, including United States Senators [[Heidi Heitkamp]], [[Mazie Hirono]], [[Claire McCaskill]] and [[Elizabeth Warren]].<ref name="Wang" /> Congresswoman [[Jackie Speier]] has introduced a bill aimed at making sexual harassment complaints easier to report on [[Capitol Hill]].<ref name="Cadei">{{cite news|last1=Cadei|first1=Emily|title=Few in Washington are saying #MeToo. California congresswoman wants to change that.|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article180767911.html|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=miamiherald|agency=McClatchy|publisher=Miami Herald|language=en}}</ref>

===International response===
The hashtag has trended in at least 85 countries,<ref name="Strum">{{cite web|last1=Strum|first1=Laura|title=Twitter chat: What #MeToo says about sexual abuse in society|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/twitter-chat-what-metoo-says-about-sexual-abuse-in-society|website=PBS NewsHour|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> including India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom. Variants of the phrase trended in France,<ref name="auto" /> using "BalanceTonPorc" (DenounceYourPig),<ref name="Etehad" /> which encouraged users to share the names of their alleged abusers.<ref name="Donadio">{{cite web|last1=Donadio|first1=Rachel|title=#BalanceTonPorc Is France's #MeToo|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/10/the-weinstein-scandal-seen-from-france/543315/|website=The Atlantic|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref> In Italy, women posted stories of assault and harassment under the hashtag #QuellaVoltaChe translated literally into "#TheTimeThat."<ref name="Montini">{{cite news |last=Montini |first=Beatrice |date=October 17, 2017 |title=Weinstein, Giulia Blasi e le storie su #quellavoltache: «Se c’è squilibrio di potere non c’è mai consenso. Basta processare le vittime» |trans-title= Weinstein, Giulia Blasi, and stories posted to #quellavoltache: "When there's a power imbalance, it can never be consensual. Quit putting victims on trial." |language=Italian |url=http://27esimaora.corriere.it/17_ottobre_15/weinstein-giulia-blasi-storie-quellavoltache-se-c-squilibrio-potere-non-c-mai-consenso-basta-processare-vittime-1ad947a8-b1c7-11e7-8c05-16c4f9105c9c.shtml |work=[[Corriere della Sera]] |location=Milan |access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>See also: {{cite tweet |user=ResistanceItaly |number=920409937209167872 |date=October 17, 2017 |title=#quellavoltache is the Italian #metoo hashtag.}}</ref> The Spanish-language counterpart is "#YoTambién". In French-speaking parts of Canada, the campaign is done under the hashtag "#MoiAussi". In [[Israel]], the Hebrew hashtag "גםאנחנו#" (#UsToo) began trending on October 18, with a front page spread in the newspaper ''[[Yediot Aharonot]]''.<ref name="Etehad">{{cite news|last1=Etehad|first1=Melissa|title=A global primal scream: #MeToo (#YoTambien #QuellaVoltaChe #גםאנחנו أنا_كمان#)|url=http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-global-me-too-20171018-story.html|accessdate=October 19, 2017|work=Los Angeles Times|agency=LA Times|date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> In Sweden, several women used the hashtag to confront television presenter [[Martin Timell]]'s alleged abuse towards them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/anklagelserna-mot-tv4-stjarnan-martin-timell/|title=Martin Timell anklagas för sexism och rasism under inspelningar av "Äntligen hemma"|publisher=|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref> All of his shows on TV4 were cancelled on October 20, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/martin-timell-bryter-tystnaden-och-erkanner-/|title=Timell bryter tystnaden och erkänner: "Är chockad över att jag gjort så mycket fel"|publisher=|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thelocal.se/20171020/swedish-media-probe-sexual-offence-allegations|title=Swedish media probe sexual offence allegations|date=October 20, 2017|publisher=The Local|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref>

The [[European Parliament]] convened a session directly in response to the Me Too campaign, after it gave rise to allegations of abuse in Parliament and in the [[European Union|European Union's]] offices in [[Brussels]]. [[Cecilia Malmstrom]], the European Commissioner for Trade, specifically cited the hashtag as the reason the meeting had been convened.<ref name="Schreuer">{{cite news|last1=Schreuer|first1=Milan|title=A #MeToo Moment for the European Parliament|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/world/europe/european-parliament-weinstein-harassment.html?_r=0|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=The New York Times|agency=New York Times|publisher=New York Times|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In the UK, the Cabinet Office has launched an investigation in allegations that Parliament member [[Mark Garnier]] ordered a secretary to buy sex toys for his wife and mistress.<ref name="Wootson">{{cite news|last1=Wootson Jr|first1=Cleve R.|title=A British minister admits he made his secretary buy sex toys as #MeToo hits Parliament|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/10/29/a-british-minister-admits-he-made-his-secretary-buy-sex-toys-as-metoo-hits-parliament/?utm_term=.4b172140f21c|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=Washington Post|agency=Washington Post|publisher=Washington Post|date=October 29, 2017}}</ref>

In China, the websphere reacted in anger following the media claims that harassment was a foreign problem, claiming Chinese men to be educated as protective.<ref>Anger as Chinese media claim harassment is just a western problem https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/17/anger-as-chinese-media-claim-harassment-is-just-a-western-problem</ref>

===List of local alternative hashtags===
*Arabic: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/أنا_كمان?src=hash أنا_كمان#]
*{{flag|Canada}}, French-speaking areas: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/moiAussi?src=hash #MoiAussi] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|China}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/我也是?src=hash #我也是] (en: MeToo)
*English-speaking countries: #MeToo
*{{flag|France}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/balanceTonPorc?src=hash #balanceTonPorc] (en: DenounceYourPig)
*{{flag|Italy}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/QuellaVoltaChe?src=hash #QuellaVoltaChe] (en: TheTimeThat)
*{{flag|Israel}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/גםאנחנו?src=hash גםאנחנו#] (en: UsToo)
*{{flag|Japan}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/meToo?src=hash #meToo] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|South Korea}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/나도?src=hash #나도] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Spain}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoTambién?src=hash #YoTambién] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Vietnam}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TôiCũngVậy?src=hash #TôiCũngVậy] (en: MeToo)

===Aftermath===
Shortly after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke, the following public figures have also been accused of inappropriate behavior (including but not limited to harassment or assault):

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*[[Ben Affleck]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/11/entertainment/ben-affleck-apology/index.html|title=Ben Affleck apologizes to Hilarie Burton|first=Sandra Gonzalez,|last=CNN|website=cnn.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ken Baker (entertainment journalist)|Ken Baker]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/27/e-news-ken-baker-accused-sexual-harassment.html|title=E! News' Ken Baker accused of sexual harassment|first=Sasha|last=Savitsky|date=October 27, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Dave Becky, talent manager<ref name="lcknyt"/>
*[[John Besh]], chef<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delish.com/food-news/a56283/john-besh-sexual-harassment-allegations/|title=Celebrity Chef Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Resigns From His Company|date=October 24, 2017|website=delish.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Stephen Blackwell, chief strategy officer for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR chief Michael Oreskes resigns after sexual harassment accusations|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/11/01/npr-chief-michael-oreskes-resigns-after-sexual-harassment-accusations/|website=Salon|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[David Blaine]], magician<ref>{{cite web|last1=O'Carroll|first1=Lisa|title=David Blaine accused of raping model in London in 2004|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/oct/20/david-blaine-accused-of-raping-model-in-london-in-2004|website=The Guardian|date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George H. W. Bush]], former [[President of the United States]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goerie.com/news/20171028/erie-city-council-candidate-george-hw-bush-made-inappropriate-touch-in-2004|title=Erie City Council candidate: George H.W. Bush made inappropriate touch in 2004|first=Kevin|last=Flowers|website=goerie.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Louis C.K.]], comedian<ref name="lcknyt">{{cite web|title=Louis C.K. Crossed a Line Into Sexual Misconduct, 5 Women Say|https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.html|website=The New York Times|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Calder, musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Calder Dropped From Record Label After Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7998614/alex-calder-dropped-captured-tracks-label-sexual-assault|website=Billboard|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mariah Carey]], singer and actress<ref>{{cite web|title=Mariah Carey's Former Security Guard Is Accusing Her Of Racism And Sexual Harassment|url=https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2017/11/08/mariah-carey.html|website=BET.com|accessdate=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[CBS]], Eye Productions, [[Jeffrey Downer]], Jake Downer, and others associated with ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)|Hawaii Five-0]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=CBS Hit With Harassment Lawsuit From 'Hawaii Five-0' Locations Assistant|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-hit-harassment-lawsuit-hawaii-five-0-locations-assistant-1053267|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Crabb]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Hughes">{{cite news|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Newell|first2=Claire|title=Stephen Crabb sent young woman sexually explicit messages after rejecting her application for role in his office|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/28/stephen-crabb-sent-young-woman-sexually-explicit-messages-rejecting/|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Telegraph|agency=Telegraph|publisher=Telegraph|date=October 28, 2017}}</ref>
*Billy DaMota, casting director<ref>{{cite web|last1=Robb|first1=David|title=Billy DaMota Quits Casting Society Of America Amid Probe Of Rude Tweets About Women|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/billy-damota-quits-casting-society-of-america-investigation-1202201278/|website=Deadline|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Andy Dick]], comedian<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy Dick Fired From Movie Over Sexual Harassment Claims|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/andy-dick-fired-movie-sexual-harassment-claims-1053162|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Charlie Elphicke]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=correspondent|first1=Peter Walker Political|title=Tory party suspends MP Charlie Elphicke after 'serious allegations'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/03/tory-mp-charlie-elphicke-has-whip-suspended-after-serious-allegations|website=The Guardian|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ahmet Ertegun]], founder of [[Atlantic Records]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Carvello|first1=Dorothy|title=Former Music Executive: ‘We Must Come Forward and Name Our Abusers’ (Guest Column)|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/sexual-harassment-music-industry-dorothy-carvello-1202591488/|website=Variety|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=17 October 2017}}</ref>
*Sir [[Michael Fallon]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rayner|first1=Gordon|title=Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon admits touching female radio presenter's knee at a dinner|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/31/defence-secretary-sir-michael-fallon-admits-touching-female|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jean Picker Firstenberg]], former [[American Film Institute]] CEO<ref name="hrafi">{{cite web|title=I Was Harassed by a Director at the AFI and Kicked Out When I Reported It (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/i-was-harassed-by-an-afi-director-kicked-i-reported-it-guest-column-1053469|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Hamilton Fish V]], former Publisher at [[The New Republic]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ember|first1=Sydney|title=Hamilton Fish of The New Republic Goes on Leave After Women’s Complaints|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/business/media/new-republic-hamilton-fish.html|website=The New York Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Garnier]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Wootson" />
*[[The Gaslamp Killer]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Minsker|first1=Evan|title=The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/the-gaslamp-killer-accused-of-rape/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Alex Gilady, founder of [[Keshet Media Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kamin|first1=Debra|title=Israel’s Keshet Rocked by Sexual Harassment Allegations|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/israel-keshet-alex-gilady-sexual-harassment-1202608723/|website=Variety|accessdate=7 November 2017|date=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*Patricia Glaser, lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-harassment-i-was-fired-a-hit-show-intimidated-by-lawyers-guest-column-1053465|title=Hollywood Harassment: I Was Fired from a Hit Show and Intimidated By Lawyers (Guest Column)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref>
*Tyler Grasham, talent agent<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/20/apa-agent-tyler-grasham-fired-sexual-assault-allegations/|title=Hollywood agent fired after sex abuse allegations surface|date=October 20, 2017|website=ew.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Damian Green]], UK [[First Secretary of State]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Investigation launched into accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Damian Green|url=https://news.sky.com/story/investigation-launched-into-accusations-of-inappropriate-behaviour-by-damian-green-11108035|website=Sky News|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brad Grey]], former [[Paramount Pictures]] executive<ref name=hrep1>{{cite web|title=Comedy Writer Reveals Lurid Details of Harassment on Set — and Why It Cost Her a Job (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/comedy-writer-reveals-lurid-details-harassment-set-why-it-cost-her-a-job-guest-column-1049647|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=|language=en}}</ref><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*Jon Grissom, actor<ref name=feldman1>{{cite web|title=Corey Feldman names two of his alleged sexual abusers|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/corey-feldman-names-two-of-his-alleged-sexual-abusers|website=CBS News|accessdate=4 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*David Guillod, former co-CEO of [[Primary Wave Entertainment]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Birnbaum|first1=Debra|title=Manager David Guillod Steps Down Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/david-guillod-primary-wave-leave-of-absence-sexual-assault-jessica-barth-1202606462/|website=Variety|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*Michael Hafford, writer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cills|first1=Hazel|title=Former 'Male Feminist' Columnist Faces Multiple Allegations of Assault|url=https://jezebel.com/former-male-feminist-columnist-faces-multiple-allegatio-1819266286|website=Jezebel|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Halperin]], author and journalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/media/halperin-sexual-harassment.html|title=Mark Halperin, a Top Political Journalist, Faces Multiple Claims of Harassment|first1=John|last1=Koblin|first2=Michael M.|last2=Grynbaum|date=October 26, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.nytimes.com}}</ref>
*[[Dustin Hoffman]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Dustin Hoffman Sexually Harassed Me When I Was 17 (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/dustin-hoffman-sexually-harassed-me-i-was-17-guest-column-1053466|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name=varhoff>{{cite web|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title=‘Genius’ Producer Accuses Dustin Hoffman of Sexually Harassing Her in 1991 (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dustin-hoffman-sexual-harassment-1202604822/|website=Variety|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Hoover]], Member of the [[Kentucky House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeff Hoover resigns as House speaker but will not give up seat over sexual harassment cover-up|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2017/11/05/jeff-hoover-resigns-house-speaker-over-sexual-harassment-cover-up/833385001/|website=The Courier-Journal|accessdate=6 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Kelvin Hopkins]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|title=Labour suspends Kelvin Hopkins MP over sexual misconduct claim|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/02/labour-suspends-kelvin-hopkins-allegations-sexual-misconduct|website=The Guardian|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jesse Jackson]], Baptist minister<ref name="theroot">{{cite web|last1=Young|first1=Danielle|title=Don’t Let the Smile Fool You. I’m Cringing on the Inside|url=http://www.theroot.com/don-t-let-the-smile-fool-you-i-m-cringing-on-the-insid-1819987586|website=The Root|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Danny Jordaan]], president of [[South African Football Association]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Jordaan is lying, says Jennifer Ferguson {{!}} Cape Times|url=https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/danny-jordaan-is-lying-says-jennifer-ferguson-11812572|website=IOL News|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Ethan Kath]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Daniel Kawczynski]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[R. Kelly]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Surviving R. Kelly: Former Girlfriend Alleges Abuse|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/surviving-r-kelly-former-girlfriend-alleges-abuse-w509860|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Val Kilmer]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Former actress claims Val Kilmer punched her during 'The Doors' audition|url=https://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/349628/o-heaney-kilmer-punch-stone-doors|website=Death and Taxes|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
*Andrew Kramer, former [[Lionsgate]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-exec-andrew-kramer-exits-harassment-allegation-1052209|title=Lionsgate Exec Andrew Kramer Exited After Harassment Allegation (Exclusive)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Sam Kriss, writer<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice WIll No Longer Commission A Freelance Writer After A Facebook Post Accusing Him Of Harassment|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/kriss-facebook-note|website=BuzzFeed|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Lasse Kronér]], musician and television personality<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Bruno Langley]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Corrie star charged with sex assaults|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41805130|website=BBC News|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jack Latvala]], [[Florida Senate|Florida State Senator]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sickler|first1=Michael Van|title=Joe Negron orders investigation of Latvala sexual assault allegations|url=http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2017/11/03/joe-negron-orders-investigation-of-latvala-sexual-assault-allegations/|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Clive Lewis (politician)|Clive Lewis]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Khomami|first1=Nadia|title=Labour MP Clive Lewis apologises for 'get on your knees' comment|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/20/labour-mp-clive-lewis-apologises-for-get-on-your-knees-comment|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
*Dezso Magyar, filmmaker and college instructor<ref name="hrafi"/>
*Tyler Malka, owner of [[NeoGAF]]<ref name="gafverge">{{cite web|title=Games forum NeoGAF in chaos after owner accused of sexual misconduct|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/23/16520184/neogaf-tyler-evilore-malka-sexual-misconduct-forum-status|website=The Verge|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark McDonald (politician)|Mark McDonald]], Member of Scottish Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harley|first1=Nicola|title=Scottish childcare minister Mark McDonald resigns over 'inappropriate' behaviour|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/04/scottish-childcare-minister-mark-mcdonald-resigns-inappropriate/|website=The Telegraph|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Matt Mondanile]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Matt Mondanile Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/matt-mondanile-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Eric Monier, former editorial director of [[France 2]]<ref>{{cite web|title=«Attention à Monier» : enquête sur l'ex-ponte de France 2 accusé de harcèlement sexuel|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/paulaveline/attention-a-monier-enquete-sur-lex-ponte-de-france-2-accuse?utm_term=.ouxNPY8VP#.iqNOnGEZn|website=BuzzFeed|language=fr}}</ref>
*[[Roy Moore]], politician and former Chief Justice of the [[Supreme Court of Alabama]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCrummen|first1=Stephanie|last2=Reinhard|first2=Beth|last3=Crites|first3=Alice|title=Woman says Roy Moore initiated sexual encounter when she was 14, he was 32|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/woman-says-roy-moore-initiated-sexual-encounter-when-she-was-14-he-was-32/2017/11/09/1f495878-c293-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html|website=Washington Post|accessdate=9 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref>
*Rupert Myers, writer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/19/male-feminist-writer-fired-by-gq-magazine-after-woman-accuses-him-sexual-assault.html|title=Male feminist writer fired by GQ Magazine after woman accuses him of sexual assault|first=Brian|last=Flood|date=October 19, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Lawrence "Larry" G. Nassar, former ostheopathic physician for [[USA Gymnastics]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Who Is Larry Nassar, the Doctor McKayla Maroney Accused of Sexual Abuse?|url=http://time.com/4988116/larry-nassar-mckayla-maroney-sexual-abuse-doctor-usa-gymnastics|website=Time|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jared O'Mara]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|last2=Elgot|first2=Jessica|title=Labour suspends Jared O'Mara over offensive online comments|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/25/jared-o-mara-labour-suspends-jared-omara-over-offensive-online-comments|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]], author and political commentator<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lekach|first1=Sasha|title=Bill O’Reilly files $5 million defamation lawsuit over #MeToo Facebook post|url=http://mashable.com/2017/10/27/bill-oreilly-sexual-harassment-facebook-post-lawsuit|website=Mashable|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Michael Oreskes]], former [[NPR]] executive<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR’s top editor placed on leave after accusations of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/nprs-top-editor-accused-of-sexual-harassment-by-two-women/2017/10/31/a2078bea-bdf7-11e7-959c-fe2b598d8c00_story.html|website=Washington Post|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Christopher Pincher]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Hope|first2=Christopher|title=Tory Whip Chris Pincher refers himself to the police after claim of unwanted pass at former Olympic rower|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/05/tory-whip-chris-pincherrefers-police-claim-unwanted-pass-former/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeremy Piven]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nyren|first1=Erin|title=CBS ‘Looking Into’ Groping Allegations Against Jeremy Piven|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/jeremy-piven-sexual-harassment-entourage-1202603537/|website=Variety|accessdate=November 1, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Patten|first1=Dominic|title=Jeremy Piven Accused Of “Predatory Behavior” By ‘Longmire’ Actress|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeremy-piven-allegation-longmire-actress-cassidy-freeman-1202199849/|website=Deadline|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeremy-piven-woman-says-entourage-actor-sexually-assaulted-her-1056522|title=Another Woman Says Jeremy Piven Sexually Assaulted Her|publisher=}}</ref>
*[[Roman Polanski]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/23/roman-polanski-marianne-barnard-allegations|title=Roman Polanski accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl in 1975|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 23, 2017|work=The Guardian|location=London}}</ref>
*[[Dan Poulter]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Roy Price]], former [[Amazon Studios]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/17/business/media/roy-price-amazon-studios.html|title=Roy Price Quits Amazon Studios After Sexual Harassment Claim|first=John|last=Koblin|date=October 17, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.nytimes.com}}</ref>
*[[Dominic Raab]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="tories">{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Peter|title=Tory ministers hit out at 'malicious' sexual abuse claims against MPs|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/01/sexual-misconduct-claims-pm-seeks-meeting-with-party-leaders|website=The Guardian|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Tariq Ramadan]], philosopher<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gall|first1=Carlotta|last2=Peltier|first2=Elian|title=2 Frenchwomen Accuse Prominent Islamic Scholar of Sexual Assault|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/world/europe/france-tariq-ramadan.html|website=The New York Times|date=29 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Twiggy Ramirez]], musician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/twiggy-ramirez-issues-statement-following-rape-accusation-w510245|title=Twiggy Ramirez Issues Statement Following Rape Accusation|website=rollingstone.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brett Ratner]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Six women accuse filmmaker Brett Ratner of sexual harassment or misconduct|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-brett-ratner-allegations-20171101-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Terry Richardson]], photographer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/23/exclusive-terry-richardson-banned-working-vogue-leading-mags/|title=Exclusive: Terry Richardson banned from working with Vogue and other leading mags, leaked email shows|first1=Ben|last1=Riley-Smith|first2=Nick|last2=Allen|date=October 23, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.telegraph.co.uk}}</ref>
*[[George Riley (broadcaster)|George Riley]], sports broadcaster<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Gilbert Rozon]], founder of [[Just for Laughs]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chavez|first1=Danette|title=Just For Laughs founder resigns over sexual assault and harassment allegations|url=https://www.avclub.com/just-for-laughs-founder-resigns-over-harassment-allegat-1819677827|website=The A.V. Club|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Éric Salvail]], television personality<ref name="cjr">{{cite web|title=Global media confronts its own Weinsteins|url=https://www.cjr.org/watchdog/media-weinstein-sexual-harassment-global.php|website=Columbia Journalism Review|accessdate=1 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Carl Sargeant]], [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Minister removed over conduct claims|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41858243|website=BBC News|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Chris Savino]], animator and creator of ''[[The Loud House]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nickelodeon-fires-loud-house-creator-sexual-harassment-allegations-1050485|title=Nickelodeon Fires 'Loud House' Creator After Sexual Harassment Allegations|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Murray Schisgal]], playwright and screenwriter<ref name=varhoff/>
*[[Robert Scoble]], blogger<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/20/robert-scoble-has-allegedly-continued-to-sexually-harass-women-after-going-sober/|title=Robert Scoble has allegedly continued to sexually harass women after going sober|first=Sarah|last=Buhr|website=techcrunch.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Dan Schoen]], member of [[Minnesota House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Multiple women accuse Minnesota state Senator Dan Schoen of sexual harassment|url=https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/11/multiple-women-accuse-minnesota-state-senator-dan-schoen-sexual-harassment|website=MinnPost|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Steven Seagal]], actor and martial artist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Haring|first1=Bruce|title=Juliana Margulies Claims Sex Harass By Harvey Weinstein, Steven Seagal|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/juliana-margulies-claims-sex-harass-by-harvey-weinstein-and-steven-seagal-1202201691|website=Deadline|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Garry Shandling]], comedian<ref name=hrep1/><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Robert Shapiro (lawyer)|Robert Shapiro]], lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Charlie Sheen]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlie Sheen Denies Corey Haim Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/charlie-sheen-denies-corey-haim-sexual-assault-allegation-1056181|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=9 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Andy Signore, co-creator of [[Screen Junkies]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/honest-trailers-creator-andy-signore-fired-for-egregious-and-intolerable-sexual-behavior-1202583996/|title=‘Honest Trailers’ Creator Andy Signore Fired for ‘Egregious and Intolerable’ Sexual Behavior|first=Todd|last=Spangler|date=October 9, 2017|website=variety.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ira Silverstein]], member of the [[Illinois Senate]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Geiger|first1=Monique Garcia, Kim|title=Amid harassment allegation, Illinois senator loses leadership spot and a scramble to fill investigator's job|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-capitol-sexual-harassment-changes-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Singleton]], filmmaker<ref name="theroot"/>
*[[Kevin Spacey]], actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/10/anthony-rapp-kevin-spacey-sexual-advances-harassment-1202197344/|title=Kevin Spacey Apologizes To Anthony Rapp For Alleged Sexual Advances; Chooses To “Live As A Gay Man”|first=Dino-Ray|last=Ramos|date=October 30, 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New allegations against Kevin Spacey|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41829484|website=BBC News|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lockhart Steele]], writer <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/10/19/vox_fires_editorial_director_lockhart_steele.html|title=Vox Media Fires Editorial Director Lockhart Steele|first=Elliot|last=Hannon|date=October 19, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=Slate}}</ref>
*[[Rory Stewart]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name=tories/>
*[[Oliver Stone]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Oliver Stone Accused of Groping TV Actress in Early 1990s|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oliver-stone-accused-groping-tv-actress-early-1990s-1048468|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Jeffrey Tambor]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=Jeffrey Tambor Being Investigated By Amazon On Sexual Harassment Claims; Actor “Adamantly” Denies Allegations|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeffrey-tambor-sexual-harassment-claims-amazon-1202204220/|website=Deadline|accessdate=8 November 2017|date=8 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Martin Timell]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/2MVdq/martin-timell-polisanmald-for-sexofredande-pa-flygplan|title=Martin Timell polisanmäld för sexofredande på flygplan|publisher=}}</ref>
*[[James Toback]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/james-toback-accusations.html|title=More Women Accuse James Toback of Sexual Harassment|first=Jacey|last=Fortin|date=October 27, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Fredrik Virtanen]], journalist and columnist<ref>{{cite web|title=Virtanen: Jag har betett mig tölpigt och skitstövligt|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/GvO8m/virtanen-jag-har-betett-mig-tolpigt-och-skitstovligt|publisher=Aftonbladet|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=swedish}}</ref>
*Gijs van Dam, TV producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nltimes.nl/2017/10/31/dutch-tv-producer-gijs-van-dam-denies-rape-accusations|title=Dutch TV producer Gijs van Dam denies rape accusations|date=October 31, 2017|publisher=}}</ref>
*Adam Venit, agent at [[William Morris Endeavor]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kroll|first1=Cynthia Littleton,Justin|title=WME’s Adam Venit on Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Involving Actor Terry Crews (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/adam-venit-terry-crews-sexual-harassment-1202605857/|website=Variety|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michel Venne]], journalist<ref name=cjr/>
*Tony Villani, former American Film Institute dean<ref name="hrafi"/>
*[[The Walt Disney Company]] and Barbara Schneeweiss for Harvey Weinstein's behavior while Disney owned Miramax<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Actress Targets Harvey Weinstein, Disney in Sexual Assault Lawsuit|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/toronto-actress-targets-harvey-weinstein-disney-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1053718|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Warner Bros.]], NZK Productions, and various producers of ''[[The Bachelorette]]'' (Bennett Graebner, Elan Gale, Peter Scalettar, Jacqueline Naz Perez, Caitlin Stapleton)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bachelor-producer-sues-sexual-harassment-1053043|title=Ex-'Bachelor' Staffer Sues Warner Bros., Show Producers for Sexual Harassment|publisher=}}</ref>
*Kirt Webster, music publicist<ref>{{cite web|title=Nashville Publicist Kirt Webster Accused of Sexual Assault|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/nashville-publicist-kirt-webster-accused-of-sexual-assault-w510782|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bob Weinstein]], [[The Weinstein Company]] chairman<ref>{{cite web|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Bob Weinstein Accused of Sexual Harassment by TV Showrunner|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/bob-weinstein-sexual-harassment-1202592165/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*Marty Weiss, former talent manager<ref name=feldman1/>
*[[Ed Westwick]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Gossip Girl' Actor Ed Westwick Accused of Raping Actress Kristina Cohen|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/gossip-girl-actor-ed-westwick-accused-of-raping-actress-w511210|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/second-woman-accuses-ed-westwick-sexual-assault-1056605|title=Second Woman Accuses Ed Westwick of Sexual Assault|publisher=}}</ref>
*[[Leon Wieseltier]], writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/10/the-harvey-effect-reaches-leon-wieseltier/543897/|title=The ‘Harvey Effect’ Takes Down Leon Wieseltier's Magazine|first=Adrienne|last=LaFrance|website=theatlantic.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
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==Criticism==
The hashtag has been criticized for putting the responsibility of publicizing sexual harassment and abuse on those who experienced it, which could be re-[[Psychological trauma|trauma]]tizing.<ref name="Schlack">{{cite web|last1=Schlack|first1=Julie|title=#MeToo Flared But Won't Endure|url=http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2017/10/18/metoo-flared-but-wont-endure-julie-wittes-schlack|website=www.wbur.org|publisher=National Public Radio|accessdate=October 19, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Maltby">{{cite news|last1=Maltby|first1=Kate|title=Mayim Bialik and the trouble with #MeToo|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/16/opinions/me-too-mayim-bialik-kate-maltby-opinion/index.html|website=CNN|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Gerson">{{cite web|last1=Gerson|first1=Jen|title=Jen Gerson: I mean no disrespect when I say that I have a problem with #MeToo|url=http://nationalpost.com/opinion/jen-gerson-the-problem-with-metoo-it-holds-the-wrong-people-responsible-for-sex-assault|website=National Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/19/health/me-too-sexual-assault-stories-trigger-trauma/index.html|title=#MeToo sexual assault stories trigger trauma for some|last=CNN|first=Sandee LaMotte,|work=CNN|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> Some found the hashtag to inspire fatigue and outrage, rather than emotionally dense communication.<ref name="Hempel">{{cite web|last1=Hempel|first1=Jessi|title=The Problem with #MeToo and Viral Outrage {{!}} Backchannel|url=https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-me-too-and-viral-outrage/|website=WIRED|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Charleston">{{cite web|last1=Charleston|first1=Libby-Jane|title=Why I'm Not Joining The #MeToo Hashtag Even Though I Was Sexually Harassed|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/libby-jane-charleston/why-im-not-joining-the-metoo-hashtag-even-though-i-was-sexually-harassed_a_23245315/|website=Huffington Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|language=en-AU|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke had initially criticized the movement for ignoring the work of black women in creating dialogue addressing sexual assault. However, she did salute those who partook in the movement and credited Milano for acknowledging Burke’s own similar movement.<ref name="Hill" />

==See also==
{{Portal|Internet|Sexuality}}
*[[2017 Westminster sexual scandals]]
*[[Girls for Gender Equity]]
*[[Hashtag activism]]
*[[Who Needs Feminism]]
*[[YesAllWomen]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*''[http://metoo.support/the-movement/ Me too Movement]'' movement website

[[Category:2017 in women's history]]
[[Category:Hashtags]]
[[Category:Internet-based activism]]
[[Category:October 2017 events]]
[[Category:Phrases]]
[[Category:Sexual harassment]]
[[Category:Violence against women]]

MeToo

2017-11-07T20:26:25Z

Donmike10: The references are done, man

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"'''Me too'''" (or "'''#MeToo'''", with local alternatives in other languages) spread [[Viral phenomenon|virally]] as a two-word [[hashtag]] used on social media in October 2017 to denounce [[sexual assault]] and [[Sexual harassment|harassment]], in the wake of [[Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations|sexual misconduct allegations]] against [[Harvey Weinstein]].<ref name=CNN>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/15/entertainment/me-too-twitter-alyssa-milano/index.html|title=#MeToo: Social media flooded with personal stories of assault|first=Lisa Respers|last=France|publisher=CNN|accessdate=October 16, 2017|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name=WaPo>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/16/me-too-alyssa-milano-urged-assault-victims-to-tweet-in-solidarity-the-response-was-massive/|title=#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein case moves thousands to tell their own stories of abuse, break silence|first=Samantha|last=Schmidt|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Washington Post]]|issn=0190-8286|oclc=2269358|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metoo-hashtag-becomes-anti-sexual-harassment-assault-rallying-cry-n810986|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano promotes hashtag that becomes anti-harassment rallying cry|publisher=[[NBC News]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017|first=Elizabeth|last=Chuck|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref> The phrase, long used in this sense by social activist Tarana Burke,<ref name="Guerra" /> was popularized by actress [[Alyssa Milano]], who encouraged women to [[Twitter|tweet]] it to publicize experiences to demonstrate the widespread nature of [[Misogyny|misogynistic]] behavior. Since then, millions of people have used the hashtag to come forward with their experiences, including many celebrities.<ref name="People" /><ref name=":0" />

==Origin==
[[File:Alyssa Milano 2, 2011.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged use of the [[hashtag]] after accusations against [[Harvey Weinstein]] surfaced in 2017.]]

Social activist and community organizer Tarana Burke created the phrase "Me Too" on the [[Myspace|MySpace]] social network<ref name=":1">{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/10/19/the-woman-behind-me-too-knew-the-power-of-the-phrase-when-she-created-it-10-years-ago/|title=The woman behind ‘Me Too’ knew the power of the phrase when she created it — 10 years ago|last=Ohlheiser|first=Abby|date=October 19, 2017|website=Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> in 2006 as part of a grassroots campaign to promote "empowerment through empathy" among women of color who have experienced sexual abuse, particularly within underprivileged communities.<ref name=Guerra>{{cite news|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|title=Where'd the #MeToo initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|issn=0743-1791|oclc=66652431}}</ref><ref name=Hill>{{cite news|url=http://www.ebony.com/news-views/black-woman-me-too-movement-tarana-burke-alyssa-milano#axzz4viv2XCUH|title=Black Woman Tarana Burke Founded the "Me Too" Movement|work=[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]|issn=0012-9011|accessdate=October 17, 2017|first=Zahara|last=Hill|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Leah2">{{cite news|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/17/metoo-tarana-burke-jennifer-lawrence/|title=Hollywood's brightest join the 10-year-old #MeToo movement, but will that change anything?|last=Leah|first=Rachel|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[Salon (website)|Salon]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=Salon Media Group Inc.|oclc=43916723}}</ref><ref name=Shugerman>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/me-too-facebook-hashtag-why-when-meaning-sexual-harassment-rape-stories-explained-a8005936.html|work=[[The Independent]]|title=Me Too: Why are women sharing stories of sexual assault and how did it start?|first=Emily|last=Shugerman|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=HuffPost>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/me-too-victims-come-forward_us_59e4271ae4b03a7be5817b3f|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano's Call for Sexual Abuse Victims to Come Forward Goes Viral|first=Ed|last=Mazza|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[HuffPost]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke, who is creating a documentary titled ''Me Too'', has said she was inspired to use the phrase after being unable to respond to a 13-year-old girl who confided to her that she had been sexually assaulted. Burke later wished she had simply told the girl, "me too".<ref name=":1" />

After accusations against Weinstein surfaced in 2017, actress [[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged [[Spreadability|spreading]] the phrase as part of an awareness campaign to show the scale and ubiquity of the problem, tweeting: "If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote 'Me too.' as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem."<ref name="Graham">{{cite web|last1=Graham|first1=Ruth|title=Why the #MeToo Moment Is Liberating, Dispiriting, and Uncomfortable All at Once|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/10/17/why_the_metoo_moment_is_liberating_dispiriting_and_uncomfortable_all_at.html|website=Slate|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/16/harvey-weinstein-women-sexual-assault-me-too|title=It's not just one monster. 'Me too' reveals the ubiquity of sexual assault|first=Suzanne|last=Moore|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=[[Guardian Media Group]]|work=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="LA">{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-metoo-campaign-me-too-alyssa-milano-1508173882-htmlstory.html|title=In saying #MeToo, Alyssa Milano pushes awareness campaign about sexual assault and harassment|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Tronc]]|issn=0458-3035|oclc=3638237}}</ref><ref name="People">{{cite news|url=http://people.com/movies/me-too-alyssa-milano-heads-twitter-campaign-against-sexual-harassment-assault/|title=#MeToo: Sexual Harassment and Assault Movement Tweeted Over 500,000 Times as Celebs Share Stories|date=October 16, 2017|work=People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|title=Where’d the "Me Too" initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags - The Boston Globe|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|work=BostonGlobe.com|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> Milano later attributed the phrase to Burke, calling Burke's story "heartwarming and inspiring".<ref name=":1" />

==Reach and impact==
The phrase had been used more than 200,000 times by October 15,<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-41633857|title='MeToo' and the scale of sexual abuse|last=Sini|first=Rozina|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=BBC}}</ref> and tweeted more than 500,000 times by October 16.<ref name="CNN" /> On [[Facebook]], the hashtag had been used by more than 4.7 million people in 12 million posts during the first 24 hours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/17/us/me-too-tarana-burke-origin-trnd/index.html|title=An activist, a little girl and the heartbreaking origin of 'Me too'|last=CNN|first=Cassandra Santiago and Doug Criss,|work=CNN|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> The platform reported that 45% of users in the United States had a friend who had posted using the term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/metoo-more-than-12-million-facebook-posts-comments-reactions-24-hours/|title=More than 12M "Me Too" Facebook posts, comments, reactions in 24 hours|last=|first=|date=October 17, 2017|work=CBS News|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref>

Tens of thousands of people replied to Milano's tweet, including:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eyerys.com/articles/timeline/metoo-movement-social-media|title=The #MeToo Movement On Social Media|publisher=Eyerys|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

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*[[Patricia Arquette]]<ref name=Time>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/4983731/me-too-alyssa-milano/|title=Tons of Celebrities Are Joining Alyssa Milano's 'Me Too' Protest|first=Tara|last=John|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|issn=0040-781X|oclc=1311479}}</ref>
*[[Thora Birch]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Thora BirchVerified account |url=https://twitter.com/1107miss/status/919966242705850369 |title=Thora Birch on Twitter: "Oops.. Guess I missed this last night, but anyway. #MeToo" |publisher=Twitter.com |date=2017-10-16 |accessdate=2017-11-07}}</ref>
*[[Björk]]<ref name=AV>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/an-incomplete-depressingly-long-list-of-celebrities-se-1819628519|first=Katie|last=Rife|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|title=An incomplete, depressingly long list of celebrities’ sexual assault and harassment stories|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/bjork-lends-voice-metoo-campaign-detail-sexual-harassment-hands-danish-director-lars-von-trier-2150898|title=Björk lends voice to #MeToo campaign to detail sexual harassment at hands of Danish director - NME|date=October 17, 2017|website=nme.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gretchen Carlson]]<ref name=WaPo/>
*[[Barry Crimmins]]<ref name=Time/>
*[[Best Coast|Bethany Cosentino]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Sheryl Crow]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Vir Das]]<ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/metoo-lady-gaga-mallika-dua-and-other-celebrities-share-their-experiences-4895069/|title=#MeToo: Lady Gaga, Mallika Dua and other celebrities share their experiences|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|oclc=70274541}}</ref>
*[[Viola Davis]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Kimya Dawson]]<ref name=Bustle>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/9-celebrities-whose-me-too-tweets-lay-bare-the-everyday-reality-of-sexual-assault-2920067|website=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|publisher=Bustle Digital Group|title=9 Celebrities Whose "Me Too" Tweets Lay Bare the Everyday Reality of Sexual Assault|first=Seth|last=Millstein|date=October 15, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rosario Dawson]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Felicia Day]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Ellen DeGeneres]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ellen DeGeneres shares #MeToo: 'Hell hath no fury like a woman with a Twitter account'|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/19/ellen-degeneres-metoo/|website=EW.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 19, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Laura Dreyfuss]]<ref>{{cite news|work=The New York Times|date=October 16, 2017|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/technology/metoo-twitter-facebook.html|title=#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault}}</ref>
*[[Mallika Dua]]<ref name=IndianExpress/>
*[[Nikki DuBose]]<ref name=HuffPost/>
*[[Sadie Dupuis]]<ref name="Billboard2">{{cite web|title=Lady Gaga, Sheryl Crow and More Tweet #MeToo To Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7998799/metoo-harrassment-lady-gaga-sheryl-crow-twitter-more|website=Billboard|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[America Ferrera]]<ref>{{cite news|work=Cosmopolitan|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a13034861/america-ferrera-assaulted-as-child/|title=America Ferrera Says She Was Sexually Assaulted When She Was 9 Years Old}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/10/17/america-ferreras-metoo-story-sexually-assaulted-age-9/771521001/|title=America Ferrera's #MeToo story: I was sexually assaulted at age 9|website=usatoday.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lady Gaga]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Ilana Glazer]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Heather Graham]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Sarah Hyland]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Rupi Kaur]]<ref name=Mercury>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/16/as-metoo-trends-heres-a-list-of-sex-scandals-in-tech-and-entertainment/|work=Mercury News|date=October 16, 2017|title=As #MeToo trends, here’s a list of sex scandals in tech and entertainment}}</ref>
*[[Marne Levine]]<ref name=MC>{{cite news|work=Marie Claire|url=http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a13035486/marne-levine-and-emily-ratajkowski-power-trip/|title=COO of Instagram Marne Levine and Emily Ratajkowski on How the Platform Is Combatting Sexual Harassment}}</ref>
*[[Monica Lewinsky]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2017/1016/Women-join-forces-against-sexual-assault-with-me-too-social-media-campaign|title=Women join forces against sexual assault with 'me too' social media campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[Christian Science Monitor]]}}</ref>
*[[Amber Liu (singer)|Amber Liu]]<ref>{{cite web|title=K-Pop Star Amber of f(x) Joins '#MeToo' Movement: 'It Happens Everywhere'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8006882/fx-amber-me-too-sexual-harassment-comment|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Melanie Lynskey]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[McKayla Maroney]]<ref name=People/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/olympic-gymnast-mckayla-maroney-says-dr-larry-nassar-molested-her-n811766|title=In #metoo post, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney says she was molested|website=nbcnews.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/sports/olympics/gymnast-mckayla-maroney-team-doctor-sexual-abuse.html|title=Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says She Too Was Molested by Team Doctor|first=Victor|last=Mather|date=October 18, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 18, 2017|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>
*[[Marlee Matlin]]<ref name="tbtimes">{{cite web|title=The celebrities who have said #MeToo about sexual assault and harassment|url=http://cars.tampabay.com/news/perspective/the-celebrities-who-have-said-metoo-about-sexual-assault-and-harassment/2341702|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref>
*[[Debra Messing]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Alyssa Milano]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Lane Moore]]<ref name=Bustle/>
*[[Javier Muñoz (actor)|Javier Muñoz]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Ashleigh Murray]]<ref name=EW>{{cite news|url=http://ew.com/news/2017/10/16/me-too-twitter-campaign-alyssa-milano-sexual-assault-awareness/|title=Stars raise sexual assault awareness with #MeToo Twitter campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=EW|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Anna Paquin]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Pauley Perrette]]<ref name=EW/>
*[[Christina Perri]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Busy Philipps]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Emily Ratajkowski]]<ref name=MC/>
*[[Molly Ringwald]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Anika Noni Rose]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/me-too-twitter-trend-sexual-assault-awareness-alyssa-milano/|title="Me Too" trend on Twitter raises awareness about sexual assault|work=CBS News|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jenny Slate]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Gabrielle Union]]<ref name=WaPo/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/gabrielle-union-opens-up-about-sexual-assault-w509348|work=US Magazine|title=Gabrielle Union Vows to 'Continue' Sexual Assault Conversation: 'It Was Wild ... to See #MeToo Trending'}}</ref>
*[[Jessica Valenti]]<ref name=Mercury/>
*[[Elizabeth Warren]]<ref name=Mercury/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2017/10/16/me-too-elizabeth-warren-adds-her-voice-to-campaign-raising-awareness-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault|work=Boston.com|title=‘Me too’: Elizabeth Warren adds her voice to campaign raising awareness of sexual harassment and assault}}</ref>
*[[Evan Rachel Wood]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Reese Witherspoon]]<ref name="HillLA">{{cite web|last1=Hill|first1=Libby|title=Today in Entertainment: Larissa Gomes, Lena Headey accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-reese-witherspoon-shares-her-story-of-1508254090-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
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Some men, such as actors [[Terry Crews]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/11/actor-terry-crews-sexually-assaulted-by-hollywood-executive|title=Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 11, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.theguardian.com}}</ref> and [[James Van Der Beek]],<ref name="Leah">{{cite web|last1=Leah|first1=Rachel|title=James Van Der Beek's story of sexual abuse is a powerful reminder that men can be victims too|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/12/james-van-der-beek-tells-his-story-of-sexual-abuse-a-powerful-reminder-that-men-can-be-victims-too/|website=Salon|accessdate=October 18, 2017|language=en}}</ref> have responded to the hashtag with their own experiences of harassment and abuse, while others have responded by acknowledging past behaviors against women, spawning the hashtag "HowIWillChange."<ref name="Graham" /> The hashtag "HimThough" was coined by [[Elizabeth Plank]].<ref>{{cite news|title=12 million women told their story of sexual assault with #MeToo. Now a new hashtag is asking men to take responsibility|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/women-me-too-hashtag-twitter-sexual-harassment-stories-trending-him-though-men-responsibility-a8004806.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

In addition to [[Hollywood]], "Me Too" declarations elicited discussion of sexual harassment and abuse in the [[music industry]],<ref name="Billboard2"/> sciences,<ref name="Neill">{{cite web|last1=Neill|first1=Ushma S.|title=When Scientists Say, "Me, Too"|url=https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/when-scientists-say-me-too/|website=Scientific American Blog Network|publisher=Scientific American|language=en}}</ref> academia,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Me-Too-the-end-of-the-beginning-of-a-movement-12289190.php|title='Me Too' the 'end of the beginning' of a movement|last=Gordon|first=Maggie|date=October 19, 2017|work=Houston Chronicle|accessdate=October 23, 2017}}</ref> and politics.<ref name="Wang">{{cite news|last1=Wang|first1=Amy B.|title=Senators say #MeToo: McCaskill, others share their stories of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/10/21/senators-say-metoo-mccaskill-others-share-their-stories-of-sexual-harassment/?utm_term=.321e51ab8e62|accessdate=October 22, 2017|work=Washington Post|agency=Washington Post|publisher=Washington Post|date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> In the music industry, the band [[Veruca Salt]] used the #MeToo hashtag to air allegations of sexual harassment against [[James Toback]],<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/23/director-james-toback-accused-of-sexual-abuse-by-38-women/?utm_term=.49122ae4a03e Director James Toback accused of sexual harassment by 38 women] Travis M. Andrews, ''[[Washington Post]]'', October 23, 2017</ref> and [[Alice Glass]] used the hashtag to share a history of alleged sexual assault and other abuses by former [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]] bandmate [[Ethan Kath]].<ref name="Aswad">{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Vincent">{{cite web|last1=Vincent|first1=Alice|title=Crystal Castles' Ethan Kath has denied claims by bandmate Alice Glass that he raped and abused her for years|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/crystal-castles-ethan-kath-has-denied-claims-bandmate-alice/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

Statehouses in California, Illinois, Oregon, and Rhode Island responded to allegations of sexual harassment surfaced by the campaign,<ref name="Tareen">{{cite news|last1=Tareen|first1=Sophia|title=Latest Front in Weinstein Scandal: Statehouses Say 'Me Too'|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-10-24/open-letter-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-illinois-politics|accessdate=October 25, 2017|agency=US News and World Report|publisher=US News}}</ref> and several women in politics spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment, including United States Senators [[Heidi Heitkamp]], [[Mazie Hirono]], [[Claire McCaskill]] and [[Elizabeth Warren]].<ref name="Wang" /> Congresswoman [[Jackie Speier]] has introduced a bill aimed at making sexual harassment complaints easier to report on [[Capitol Hill]].<ref name="Cadei">{{cite news|last1=Cadei|first1=Emily|title=Few in Washington are saying #MeToo. California congresswoman wants to change that.|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article180767911.html|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=miamiherald|agency=McClatchy|publisher=Miami Herald|language=en}}</ref>

===International response===
The hashtag has trended in at least 85 countries,<ref name="Strum">{{cite web|last1=Strum|first1=Laura|title=Twitter chat: What #MeToo says about sexual abuse in society|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/twitter-chat-what-metoo-says-about-sexual-abuse-in-society|website=PBS NewsHour|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> including India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom. Variants of the phrase trended in France,<ref name="auto" /> using "BalanceTonPorc" (DenounceYourPig),<ref name="Etehad" /> which encouraged users to share the names of their alleged abusers.<ref name="Donadio">{{cite web|last1=Donadio|first1=Rachel|title=#BalanceTonPorc Is France's #MeToo|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/10/the-weinstein-scandal-seen-from-france/543315/|website=The Atlantic|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref> In Italy, women posted stories of assault and harassment under the hashtag #QuellaVoltaChe translated literally into "#TheTimeThat."<ref name="Montini">{{cite news |last=Montini |first=Beatrice |date=October 17, 2017 |title=Weinstein, Giulia Blasi e le storie su #quellavoltache: «Se c’è squilibrio di potere non c’è mai consenso. Basta processare le vittime» |trans-title= Weinstein, Giulia Blasi, and stories posted to #quellavoltache: "When there's a power imbalance, it can never be consensual. Quit putting victims on trial." |language=Italian |url=http://27esimaora.corriere.it/17_ottobre_15/weinstein-giulia-blasi-storie-quellavoltache-se-c-squilibrio-potere-non-c-mai-consenso-basta-processare-vittime-1ad947a8-b1c7-11e7-8c05-16c4f9105c9c.shtml |work=[[Corriere della Sera]] |location=Milan |access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>See also: {{cite tweet |user=ResistanceItaly |number=920409937209167872 |date=October 17, 2017 |title=#quellavoltache is the Italian #metoo hashtag.}}</ref> The Spanish-language counterpart is "#YoTambién". In French-speaking parts of Canada, the campaign is done under the hashtag "#MoiAussi". In [[Israel]], the Hebrew hashtag "גםאנחנו#" (#UsToo) began trending on October 18, with a front page spread in the newspaper ''[[Yediot Aharonot]]''.<ref name="Etehad">{{cite news|last1=Etehad|first1=Melissa|title=A global primal scream: #MeToo (#YoTambien #QuellaVoltaChe #גםאנחנו أنا_كمان#)|url=http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-global-me-too-20171018-story.html|accessdate=October 19, 2017|work=Los Angeles Times|agency=LA Times|date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> In Sweden, several women used the hashtag to confront television presenter [[Martin Timell]]'s alleged abuse towards them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/anklagelserna-mot-tv4-stjarnan-martin-timell/|title=Martin Timell anklagas för sexism och rasism under inspelningar av "Äntligen hemma"|publisher=|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref> All of his shows on TV4 were cancelled on October 20, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/martin-timell-bryter-tystnaden-och-erkanner-/|title=Timell bryter tystnaden och erkänner: "Är chockad över att jag gjort så mycket fel"|publisher=|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thelocal.se/20171020/swedish-media-probe-sexual-offence-allegations|title=Swedish media probe sexual offence allegations|date=October 20, 2017|publisher=The Local|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref>

The [[European Parliament]] convened a session directly in response to the Me Too campaign, after it gave rise to allegations of abuse in Parliament and in the [[European Union|European Union's]] offices in [[Brussels]]. [[Cecilia Malmstrom]], the European Commissioner for Trade, specifically cited the hashtag as the reason the meeting had been convened.<ref name="Schreuer">{{cite news|last1=Schreuer|first1=Milan|title=A #MeToo Moment for the European Parliament|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/world/europe/european-parliament-weinstein-harassment.html?_r=0|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=The New York Times|agency=New York Times|publisher=New York Times|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In the UK, the Cabinet Office has launched an investigation in allegations that Parliament member [[Mark Garnier]] ordered a secretary to buy sex toys for his wife and mistress.<ref name="Wootson">{{cite news|last1=Wootson Jr|first1=Cleve R.|title=A British minister admits he made his secretary buy sex toys as #MeToo hits Parliament|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/10/29/a-british-minister-admits-he-made-his-secretary-buy-sex-toys-as-metoo-hits-parliament/?utm_term=.4b172140f21c|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=Washington Post|agency=Washington Post|publisher=Washington Post|date=October 29, 2017}}</ref>

In China, the websphere reacted in anger following the media claims that harassment was a foreign problem, claiming Chinese men to be educated as protective.<ref>Anger as Chinese media claim harassment is just a western problem https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/17/anger-as-chinese-media-claim-harassment-is-just-a-western-problem</ref>

===List of local alternative hashtags===
*Arabic: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/أنا_كمان?src=hash أنا_كمان#]
*{{flag|Canada}}, French-speaking areas: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/moiAussi?src=hash #MoiAussi] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|China}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/我也是?src=hash #我也是] (en: MeToo)
*English-speaking countries: #MeToo
*{{flag|France}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/balanceTonPorc?src=hash #balanceTonPorc] (en: DenounceYourPig)
*{{flag|Italy}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/QuellaVoltaChe?src=hash #QuellaVoltaChe] (en: TheTimeThat)
*{{flag|Israel}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/גםאנחנו?src=hash גםאנחנו#] (en: UsToo)
*{{flag|Japan}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/meToo?src=hash #meToo] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|South Korea}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/나도?src=hash #나도] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Spain}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoTambién?src=hash #YoTambién] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Vietnam}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TôiCũngVậy?src=hash #TôiCũngVậy] (en: MeToo)

===Aftermath===
Shortly after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke, the following public figures have also been accused of inappropriate behavior (including but not limited to harassment or assault):

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*[[Ben Affleck]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/11/entertainment/ben-affleck-apology/index.html|title=Ben Affleck apologizes to Hilarie Burton|first=Sandra Gonzalez,|last=CNN|website=cnn.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ken Baker (entertainment journalist)|Ken Baker]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/27/e-news-ken-baker-accused-sexual-harassment.html|title=E! News' Ken Baker accused of sexual harassment|first=Sasha|last=Savitsky|date=October 27, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Besh]], chef<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delish.com/food-news/a56283/john-besh-sexual-harassment-allegations/|title=Celebrity Chef Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Resigns From His Company|date=October 24, 2017|website=delish.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Stephen Blackwell, chief strategy officer for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR chief Michael Oreskes resigns after sexual harassment accusations|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/11/01/npr-chief-michael-oreskes-resigns-after-sexual-harassment-accusations/|website=Salon|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[David Blaine]], magician<ref>{{cite web|last1=O'Carroll|first1=Lisa|title=David Blaine accused of raping model in London in 2004|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/oct/20/david-blaine-accused-of-raping-model-in-london-in-2004|website=The Guardian|date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George H. W. Bush]], former [[President of the United States]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goerie.com/news/20171028/erie-city-council-candidate-george-hw-bush-made-inappropriate-touch-in-2004|title=Erie City Council candidate: George H.W. Bush made inappropriate touch in 2004|first=Kevin|last=Flowers|website=goerie.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Calder, musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Calder Dropped From Record Label After Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7998614/alex-calder-dropped-captured-tracks-label-sexual-assault|website=Billboard|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[CBS]], Eye Productions, [[Jeffrey Downer]], Jake Downer, and others associated with ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)|Hawaii Five-0]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=CBS Hit With Harassment Lawsuit From 'Hawaii Five-0' Locations Assistant|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-hit-harassment-lawsuit-hawaii-five-0-locations-assistant-1053267|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Crabb]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Hughes">{{cite news|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Newell|first2=Claire|title=Stephen Crabb sent young woman sexually explicit messages after rejecting her application for role in his office|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/28/stephen-crabb-sent-young-woman-sexually-explicit-messages-rejecting/|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Telegraph|agency=Telegraph|publisher=Telegraph|date=October 28, 2017}}</ref>
*Billy DaMota, casting director<ref>{{cite web|last1=Robb|first1=David|title=Billy DaMota Quits Casting Society Of America Amid Probe Of Rude Tweets About Women|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/billy-damota-quits-casting-society-of-america-investigation-1202201278/|website=Deadline|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Andy Dick]], comedian<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy Dick Fired From Movie Over Sexual Harassment Claims|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/andy-dick-fired-movie-sexual-harassment-claims-1053162|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Charlie Elphicke]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=correspondent|first1=Peter Walker Political|title=Tory party suspends MP Charlie Elphicke after 'serious allegations'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/03/tory-mp-charlie-elphicke-has-whip-suspended-after-serious-allegations|website=The Guardian|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ahmet Ertegun]], founder of [[Atlantic Records]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Carvello|first1=Dorothy|title=Former Music Executive: ‘We Must Come Forward and Name Our Abusers’ (Guest Column)|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/sexual-harassment-music-industry-dorothy-carvello-1202591488/|website=Variety|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=17 October 2017}}</ref>
*Sir [[Michael Fallon]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rayner|first1=Gordon|title=Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon admits touching female radio presenter's knee at a dinner|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/31/defence-secretary-sir-michael-fallon-admits-touching-female|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jean Picker Firstenberg]], former [[American Film Institute]] CEO<ref name="hrafi">{{cite web|title=I Was Harassed by a Director at the AFI and Kicked Out When I Reported It (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/i-was-harassed-by-an-afi-director-kicked-i-reported-it-guest-column-1053469|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Hamilton Fish V]], former Publisher at [[The New Republic]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ember|first1=Sydney|title=Hamilton Fish of The New Republic Goes on Leave After Women’s Complaints|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/business/media/new-republic-hamilton-fish.html|website=The New York Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Garnier]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Wootson" />
*[[The Gaslamp Killer]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Minsker|first1=Evan|title=The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/the-gaslamp-killer-accused-of-rape/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Alex Gilady, founder of [[Keshet Media Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kamin|first1=Debra|title=Israel’s Keshet Rocked by Sexual Harassment Allegations|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/israel-keshet-alex-gilady-sexual-harassment-1202608723/|website=Variety|accessdate=7 November 2017|date=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*Patricia Glaser, lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-harassment-i-was-fired-a-hit-show-intimidated-by-lawyers-guest-column-1053465|title=Hollywood Harassment: I Was Fired from a Hit Show and Intimidated By Lawyers (Guest Column)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref>
*Tyler Grasham, talent agent<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/20/apa-agent-tyler-grasham-fired-sexual-assault-allegations/|title=Hollywood agent fired after sex abuse allegations surface|date=October 20, 2017|website=ew.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Damian Green]], UK [[First Secretary of State]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Investigation launched into accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Damian Green|url=https://news.sky.com/story/investigation-launched-into-accusations-of-inappropriate-behaviour-by-damian-green-11108035|website=Sky News|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brad Grey]], former [[Paramount Pictures]] executive<ref name=hrep1>{{cite web|title=Comedy Writer Reveals Lurid Details of Harassment on Set — and Why It Cost Her a Job (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/comedy-writer-reveals-lurid-details-harassment-set-why-it-cost-her-a-job-guest-column-1049647|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=|language=en}}</ref><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*Jon Grissom, actor<ref name=feldman1>{{cite web|title=Corey Feldman names two of his alleged sexual abusers|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/corey-feldman-names-two-of-his-alleged-sexual-abusers|website=CBS News|accessdate=4 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*David Guillod, former co-CEO of [[Primary Wave Entertainment]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Birnbaum|first1=Debra|title=Manager David Guillod Steps Down Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/david-guillod-primary-wave-leave-of-absence-sexual-assault-jessica-barth-1202606462/|website=Variety|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*Michael Hafford, writer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cills|first1=Hazel|title=Former 'Male Feminist' Columnist Faces Multiple Allegations of Assault|url=https://jezebel.com/former-male-feminist-columnist-faces-multiple-allegatio-1819266286|website=Jezebel|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Halperin]], author and journalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/media/halperin-sexual-harassment.html|title=Mark Halperin, a Top Political Journalist, Faces Multiple Claims of Harassment|first1=John|last1=Koblin|first2=Michael M.|last2=Grynbaum|date=October 26, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.nytimes.com}}</ref>
*[[Dustin Hoffman]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Dustin Hoffman Sexually Harassed Me When I Was 17 (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/dustin-hoffman-sexually-harassed-me-i-was-17-guest-column-1053466|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name=varhoff>{{cite web|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title=‘Genius’ Producer Accuses Dustin Hoffman of Sexually Harassing Her in 1991 (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dustin-hoffman-sexual-harassment-1202604822/|website=Variety|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Hoover]], Member of the [[Kentucky House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeff Hoover resigns as House speaker but will not give up seat over sexual harassment cover-up|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2017/11/05/jeff-hoover-resigns-house-speaker-over-sexual-harassment-cover-up/833385001/|website=The Courier-Journal|accessdate=6 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Kelvin Hopkins]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|title=Labour suspends Kelvin Hopkins MP over sexual misconduct claim|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/02/labour-suspends-kelvin-hopkins-allegations-sexual-misconduct|website=The Guardian|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jesse Jackson]], Baptist minister<ref name="theroot">{{cite web|last1=Young|first1=Danielle|title=Don’t Let the Smile Fool You. I’m Cringing on the Inside|url=http://www.theroot.com/don-t-let-the-smile-fool-you-i-m-cringing-on-the-insid-1819987586|website=The Root|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Danny Jordaan]], president of [[South African Football Association]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Jordaan is lying, says Jennifer Ferguson {{!}} Cape Times|url=https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/danny-jordaan-is-lying-says-jennifer-ferguson-11812572|website=IOL News|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Ethan Kath]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Daniel Kawczynski]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[R. Kelly]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Surviving R. Kelly: Former Girlfriend Alleges Abuse|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/surviving-r-kelly-former-girlfriend-alleges-abuse-w509860|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Val Kilmer]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Former actress claims Val Kilmer punched her during 'The Doors' audition|url=https://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/349628/o-heaney-kilmer-punch-stone-doors|website=Death and Taxes|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
*Andrew Kramer, former [[Lionsgate]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-exec-andrew-kramer-exits-harassment-allegation-1052209|title=Lionsgate Exec Andrew Kramer Exited After Harassment Allegation (Exclusive)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Sam Kriss, writer<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice WIll No Longer Commission A Freelance Writer After A Facebook Post Accusing Him Of Harassment|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/kriss-facebook-note|website=BuzzFeed|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Lasse Kronér]], musician and television personality<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Bruno Langley]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Corrie star charged with sex assaults|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41805130|website=BBC News|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jack Latvala]], [[Florida Senate|Florida State Senator]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sickler|first1=Michael Van|title=Joe Negron orders investigation of Latvala sexual assault allegations|url=http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2017/11/03/joe-negron-orders-investigation-of-latvala-sexual-assault-allegations/|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Clive Lewis]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Khomami|first1=Nadia|title=Labour MP Clive Lewis apologises for 'get on your knees' comment|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/20/labour-mp-clive-lewis-apologises-for-get-on-your-knees-comment|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
*Dezso Magyar, filmmaker and college instructor<ref name="hrafi"/>
*Tyler Malka, owner of [[NeoGAF]]<ref name="gafverge">{{cite web|title=Games forum NeoGAF in chaos after owner accused of sexual misconduct|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/23/16520184/neogaf-tyler-evilore-malka-sexual-misconduct-forum-status|website=The Verge|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark McDonald (politician)|Mark McDonald]], Member of Scottish Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harley|first1=Nicola|title=Scottish childcare minister Mark McDonald resigns over 'inappropriate' behaviour|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/04/scottish-childcare-minister-mark-mcdonald-resigns-inappropriate/|website=The Telegraph|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Matt Mondanile]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Matt Mondanile Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/matt-mondanile-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Eric Monier, former editorial director of [[France 2]]<ref>{{cite web|title=«Attention à Monier» : enquête sur l'ex-ponte de France 2 accusé de harcèlement sexuel|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/paulaveline/attention-a-monier-enquete-sur-lex-ponte-de-france-2-accuse?utm_term=.ouxNPY8VP#.iqNOnGEZn|website=BuzzFeed|language=fr}}</ref>
*Rupert Myers, writer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/19/male-feminist-writer-fired-by-gq-magazine-after-woman-accuses-him-sexual-assault.html|title=Male feminist writer fired by GQ Magazine after woman accuses him of sexual assault|first=Brian|last=Flood|date=October 19, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Lawrence "Larry" G. Nassar, former ostheopathic physician for [[USA Gymnastics]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Who Is Larry Nassar, the Doctor McKayla Maroney Accused of Sexual Abuse?|url=http://time.com/4988116/larry-nassar-mckayla-maroney-sexual-abuse-doctor-usa-gymnastics|website=Time|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jared O'Mara]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|last2=Elgot|first2=Jessica|title=Labour suspends Jared O'Mara over offensive online comments|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/25/jared-o-mara-labour-suspends-jared-omara-over-offensive-online-comments|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]], author and political commentator<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lekach|first1=Sasha|title=Bill O’Reilly files $5 million defamation lawsuit over #MeToo Facebook post|url=http://mashable.com/2017/10/27/bill-oreilly-sexual-harassment-facebook-post-lawsuit|website=Mashable|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Michael Oreskes]], former [[NPR]] executive<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR’s top editor placed on leave after accusations of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/nprs-top-editor-accused-of-sexual-harassment-by-two-women/2017/10/31/a2078bea-bdf7-11e7-959c-fe2b598d8c00_story.html|website=Washington Post|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Christopher Pincher]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Hope|first2=Christopher|title=Tory Whip Chris Pincher refers himself to the police after claim of unwanted pass at former Olympic rower|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/05/tory-whip-chris-pincherrefers-police-claim-unwanted-pass-former/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeremy Piven]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nyren|first1=Erin|title=CBS ‘Looking Into’ Groping Allegations Against Jeremy Piven|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/jeremy-piven-sexual-harassment-entourage-1202603537/|website=Variety|accessdate=November 1, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Patten|first1=Dominic|title=Jeremy Piven Accused Of “Predatory Behavior” By ‘Longmire’ Actress|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeremy-piven-allegation-longmire-actress-cassidy-freeman-1202199849/|website=Deadline|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Roman Polanski]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/23/roman-polanski-marianne-barnard-allegations|title=Roman Polanski accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl in 1975|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 23, 2017|work=The Guardian|location=London}}</ref>
*[[Dan Poulter]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite news|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Roy Price]], former [[Amazon Studios]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/17/business/media/roy-price-amazon-studios.html|title=Roy Price Quits Amazon Studios After Sexual Harassment Claim|first=John|last=Koblin|date=October 17, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.nytimes.com}}</ref>
*[[Dominic Raab]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="tories">{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Peter|title=Tory ministers hit out at 'malicious' sexual abuse claims against MPs|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/01/sexual-misconduct-claims-pm-seeks-meeting-with-party-leaders|website=The Guardian|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Tariq Ramadan]], philosopher<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gall|first1=Carlotta|last2=Peltier|first2=Elian|title=2 Frenchwomen Accuse Prominent Islamic Scholar of Sexual Assault|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/world/europe/france-tariq-ramadan.html|website=The New York Times|date=29 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Twiggy Ramirez]], musician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/twiggy-ramirez-issues-statement-following-rape-accusation-w510245|title=Twiggy Ramirez Issues Statement Following Rape Accusation|website=rollingstone.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brett Ratner]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Six women accuse filmmaker Brett Ratner of sexual harassment or misconduct|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-brett-ratner-allegations-20171101-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Terry Richardson]], photographer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/23/exclusive-terry-richardson-banned-working-vogue-leading-mags/|title=Exclusive: Terry Richardson banned from working with Vogue and other leading mags, leaked email shows|first1=Ben|last1=Riley-Smith|first2=Nick|last2=Allen|date=October 23, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.telegraph.co.uk}}</ref>
*[[George Riley (broadcaster)|George Riley]], sports broadcaster<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Gilbert Rozon]], founder of [[Just for Laughs]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chavez|first1=Danette|title=Just For Laughs founder resigns over sexual assault and harassment allegations|url=https://www.avclub.com/just-for-laughs-founder-resigns-over-harassment-allegat-1819677827|website=The A.V. Club|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Éric Salvail]], television personality<ref name="cjr">{{cite web|title=Global media confronts its own Weinsteins|url=https://www.cjr.org/watchdog/media-weinstein-sexual-harassment-global.php|website=Columbia Journalism Review|accessdate=1 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Carl Sargeant]], [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Minister removed over conduct claims|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41858243|website=BBC News|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Chris Savino]], animator and creator of ''[[The Loud House]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nickelodeon-fires-loud-house-creator-sexual-harassment-allegations-1050485|title=Nickelodeon Fires 'Loud House' Creator After Sexual Harassment Allegations|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Murray Schisgal]], playwright and screenwriter<ref name=varhoff/>
*[[Robert Scoble]], blogger<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/20/robert-scoble-has-allegedly-continued-to-sexually-harass-women-after-going-sober/|title=Robert Scoble has allegedly continued to sexually harass women after going sober|first=Sarah|last=Buhr|website=techcrunch.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Steven Seagal]], actor and martial artist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Haring|first1=Bruce|title=Juliana Margulies Claims Sex Harass By Harvey Weinstein, Steven Seagal|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/juliana-margulies-claims-sex-harass-by-harvey-weinstein-and-steven-seagal-1202201691|website=Deadline|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Garry Shandling]], comedian<ref name=hrep1/><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Robert Shapiro (lawyer)|Robert Shapiro]], lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*Andy Signore, co-creator of [[Screen Junkies]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/honest-trailers-creator-andy-signore-fired-for-egregious-and-intolerable-sexual-behavior-1202583996/|title=‘Honest Trailers’ Creator Andy Signore Fired for ‘Egregious and Intolerable’ Sexual Behavior|first=Todd|last=Spangler|date=October 9, 2017|website=variety.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ira Silverstein]], member of the [[Illinois Senate]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Geiger|first1=Monique Garcia, Kim|title=Amid harassment allegation, Illinois senator loses leadership spot and a scramble to fill investigator's job|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-capitol-sexual-harassment-changes-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Singleton]], filmmaker<ref name="theroot"/>
*[[Kevin Spacey]], actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/10/anthony-rapp-kevin-spacey-sexual-advances-harassment-1202197344/|title=Kevin Spacey Apologizes To Anthony Rapp For Alleged Sexual Advances; Chooses To “Live As A Gay Man”|first=Dino-Ray|last=Ramos|date=October 30, 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New allegations against Kevin Spacey|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41829484|website=BBC News|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lockhart Steele]], writer <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/10/19/vox_fires_editorial_director_lockhart_steele.html|title=Vox Media Fires Editorial Director Lockhart Steele|first=Elliot|last=Hannon|date=October 19, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=Slate}}</ref>
*[[Rory Stewart]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name=tories/>
*[[Oliver Stone]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Oliver Stone Accused of Groping TV Actress in Early 1990s|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oliver-stone-accused-groping-tv-actress-early-1990s-1048468|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Martin Timell]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/2MVdq/martin-timell-polisanmald-for-sexofredande-pa-flygplan|title=Martin Timell polisanmäld för sexofredande på flygplan|publisher=}}</ref>
*[[James Toback]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/james-toback-accusations.html|title=More Women Accuse James Toback of Sexual Harassment|first=Jacey|last=Fortin|date=October 27, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Fredrik Virtanen]], journalist and columnist<ref>{{cite web|title=Virtanen: Jag har betett mig tölpigt och skitstövligt|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/GvO8m/virtanen-jag-har-betett-mig-tolpigt-och-skitstovligt|publisher=Aftonbladet|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=swedish}}</ref>
*Gijs van Dam, TV producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nltimes.nl/2017/10/31/dutch-tv-producer-gijs-van-dam-denies-rape-accusations|title=Dutch TV producer Gijs van Dam denies rape accusations|date=October 31, 2017|publisher=}}</ref>
*Adam Venit, agent at [[William Morris Endeavor]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kroll|first1=Cynthia Littleton,Justin|title=WME’s Adam Venit on Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Involving Actor Terry Crews (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/adam-venit-terry-crews-sexual-harassment-1202605857/|website=Variety|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michel Venne]], journalist<ref name=cjr/>
*Tony Villani, former American Film Institute dean<ref name="hrafi"/>
*[[The Walt Disney Company]] and Barbara Schneeweiss for Harvey Weinstein's behavior while Disney owned Miramax<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Actress Targets Harvey Weinstein, Disney in Sexual Assault Lawsuit|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/toronto-actress-targets-harvey-weinstein-disney-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1053718|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Warner Bros.]], NZK Productions, and various producers of ''[[The Bachelorette]]'' (Bennett Graebner, Elan Gale, Peter Scalettar, Jacqueline Naz Perez, Caitlin Stapleton)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bachelor-producer-sues-sexual-harassment-1053043|title=Ex-'Bachelor' Staffer Sues Warner Bros., Show Producers for Sexual Harassment|publisher=}}</ref>
*Kirt Webster, music publicist<ref>{{cite web|title=Nashville Publicist Kirt Webster Accused of Sexual Assault|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/nashville-publicist-kirt-webster-accused-of-sexual-assault-w510782|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bob Weinstein]], [[The Weinstein Company]] chairman<ref>{{cite web|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Bob Weinstein Accused of Sexual Harassment by TV Showrunner|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/bob-weinstein-sexual-harassment-1202592165/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*Marty Weiss, former talent manager<ref name=feldman1/>
*[[Ed Westwick]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Gossip Girl' Actor Ed Westwick Accused of Raping Actress Kristina Cohen|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/gossip-girl-actor-ed-westwick-accused-of-raping-actress-w511210|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Leon Wieseltier]], writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/10/the-harvey-effect-reaches-leon-wieseltier/543897/|title=The ‘Harvey Effect’ Takes Down Leon Wieseltier's Magazine|first=Adrienne|last=LaFrance|website=theatlantic.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
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==Criticism==
The hashtag has been criticized for putting the responsibility of publicizing sexual harassment and abuse on those who experienced it, which could be re-[[Psychological trauma|trauma]]tizing.<ref name="Schlack">{{cite web|last1=Schlack|first1=Julie|title=#MeToo Flared But Won't Endure|url=http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2017/10/18/metoo-flared-but-wont-endure-julie-wittes-schlack|website=www.wbur.org|publisher=National Public Radio|accessdate=October 19, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Maltby">{{cite news|last1=Maltby|first1=Kate|title=Mayim Bialik and the trouble with #MeToo|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/16/opinions/me-too-mayim-bialik-kate-maltby-opinion/index.html|website=CNN|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Gerson">{{cite web|last1=Gerson|first1=Jen|title=Jen Gerson: I mean no disrespect when I say that I have a problem with #MeToo|url=http://nationalpost.com/opinion/jen-gerson-the-problem-with-metoo-it-holds-the-wrong-people-responsible-for-sex-assault|website=National Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/19/health/me-too-sexual-assault-stories-trigger-trauma/index.html|title=#MeToo sexual assault stories trigger trauma for some|last=CNN|first=Sandee LaMotte,|work=CNN|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> Some found the hashtag to inspire fatigue and outrage, rather than emotionally dense communication.<ref name="Hempel">{{cite web|last1=Hempel|first1=Jessi|title=The Problem with #MeToo and Viral Outrage {{!}} Backchannel|url=https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-me-too-and-viral-outrage/|website=WIRED|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Charleston">{{cite web|last1=Charleston|first1=Libby-Jane|title=Why I'm Not Joining The #MeToo Hashtag Even Though I Was Sexually Harassed|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/libby-jane-charleston/why-im-not-joining-the-metoo-hashtag-even-though-i-was-sexually-harassed_a_23245315/|website=Huffington Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|language=en-AU|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke had initially criticized the movement for ignoring the work of black women in creating dialogue addressing sexual assault. However, she did salute those who partook in the movement and credited Milano for acknowledging Burke’s own similar movement.<ref name="Hill" />

==See also==
{{Portal|Internet|Sexuality}}
*[[Girls for Gender Equity]]
*[[Hashtag activism]]
*[[Who Needs Feminism]]
*[[YesAllWomen]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*''[http://metoo.support/the-movement/ Me too Movement]'' movement website

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[[Category:Hashtags]]
[[Category:Internet-based activism]]
[[Category:October 2017 events]]
[[Category:Phrases]]
[[Category:Sexual harassment]]
[[Category:Violence against women]]

MeToo

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"'''Me too'''" (or "'''#MeToo'''", with local alternatives in other languages) spread [[Viral phenomenon|virally]] as a two-word [[hashtag]] used on social media in October 2017 to denounce [[sexual assault]] and [[Sexual harassment|harassment]], in the wake of [[Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations|sexual misconduct allegations]] against [[Harvey Weinstein]].<ref name=CNN>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/15/entertainment/me-too-twitter-alyssa-milano/index.html|title=#MeToo: Social media flooded with personal stories of assault|first=Lisa Respers|last=France|publisher=[[CNN]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name=WaPo>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/16/me-too-alyssa-milano-urged-assault-victims-to-tweet-in-solidarity-the-response-was-massive/|title=#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein case moves thousands to tell their own stories of abuse, break silence|first=Samantha|last=Schmidt|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[The Washington Post]]|issn=0190-8286|oclc=2269358|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metoo-hashtag-becomes-anti-sexual-harassment-assault-rallying-cry-n810986|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano promotes hashtag that becomes anti-harassment rallying cry|publisher=[[NBC News]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017|first=Elizabeth|last=Chuck|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref> The phrase, long used in this sense by social activist Tarana Burke,<ref name="Guerra" /> was popularized by actress [[Alyssa Milano]], who encouraged women to [[Twitter|tweet]] it to publicize experiences to demonstrate the widespread nature of [[Misogyny|misogynistic]] behavior. Since then, millions of people have used the hashtag to come forward with their experiences, including many celebrities.<ref name="People" /><ref name=":0" />

==Origin==
[[File:Alyssa Milano 2, 2011.jpg|thumb|right|upright|[[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged use of the [[hashtag]] after accusations against [[Harvey Weinstein]] surfaced in 2017.]]

Social activist and community organizer Tarana Burke created the phrase "Me Too" on the [[Myspace|MySpace]] social network<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2017/10/19/the-woman-behind-me-too-knew-the-power-of-the-phrase-when-she-created-it-10-years-ago/|title=The woman behind ‘Me Too’ knew the power of the phrase when she created it — 10 years ago|last=Ohlheiser|first=Abby|date=October 19, 2017|website=Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> in 2006 as part of a grassroots campaign to promote "empowerment through empathy" among women of color who have experienced sexual abuse, particularly within underprivileged communities.<ref name=Guerra>{{cite news|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|title=Where'd the #MeToo initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|work=[[The Boston Globe]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|issn=0743-1791|oclc=66652431}}</ref><ref name=Hill>{{cite news|url=http://www.ebony.com/news-views/black-woman-me-too-movement-tarana-burke-alyssa-milano#axzz4viv2XCUH|title=Black Woman Tarana Burke Founded the "Me Too" Movement|work=[[Ebony (magazine)|Ebony]]|issn=0012-9011|accessdate=October 17, 2017|first=Zahara|last=Hill|date=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Leah2">{{cite news|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/17/metoo-tarana-burke-jennifer-lawrence/|title=Hollywood's brightest join the 10-year-old #MeToo movement, but will that change anything?|last=Leah|first=Rachel|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[Salon (website)|Salon]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=Salon Media Group Inc.|oclc=43916723}}</ref><ref name=Shugerman>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/me-too-facebook-hashtag-why-when-meaning-sexual-harassment-rape-stories-explained-a8005936.html|work=[[The Independent]]|title=Me Too: Why are women sharing stories of sexual assault and how did it start?|first=Emily|last=Shugerman|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name=HuffPost>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/me-too-victims-come-forward_us_59e4271ae4b03a7be5817b3f|title=#MeToo: Alyssa Milano's Call for Sexual Abuse Victims to Come Forward Goes Viral|first=Ed|last=Mazza|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[HuffPost]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke, who is creating a documentary titled ''Me Too'', has said she was inspired to use the phrase after being unable to respond to a 13-year-old girl who confided to her that she had been sexually assaulted. Burke later wished she had simply told the girl, "me too".<ref name=":1" />

After accusations against Weinstein surfaced in 2017, actress [[Alyssa Milano]] encouraged [[Spreadability|spreading]] the phrase as part of an awareness campaign to show the scale and ubiquity of the problem, tweeting: "If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote 'Me too.' as a status, we might give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem."<ref name="Graham">{{cite web|last1=Graham|first1=Ruth|title=Why the #MeToo Moment Is Liberating, Dispiriting, and Uncomfortable All at Once|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/10/17/why_the_metoo_moment_is_liberating_dispiriting_and_uncomfortable_all_at.html|website=Slate|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Guardian">{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/oct/16/harvey-weinstein-women-sexual-assault-me-too|title=It's not just one monster. 'Me too' reveals the ubiquity of sexual assault|first=Suzanne|last=Moore|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=[[Guardian Media Group]]|work=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="LA">{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-metoo-campaign-me-too-alyssa-milano-1508173882-htmlstory.html|title=In saying #MeToo, Alyssa Milano pushes awareness campaign about sexual assault and harassment|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Tronc]]|issn=0458-3035|oclc=3638237}}</ref><ref name="People">{{cite news|url=http://people.com/movies/me-too-alyssa-milano-heads-twitter-campaign-against-sexual-harassment-assault/|title=#MeToo: Sexual Harassment and Assault Movement Tweeted Over 500,000 Times as Celebs Share Stories|date=October 16, 2017|work=People}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2017/10/17/alyssa-milano-credits-activist-tarana-burke-with-founding-metoo-movement-years-ago/o2Jv29v6ljObkKPTPB9KGP/story.html|title=Where’d the "Me Too" initiative really come from? Activist Tarana Burke, long before hashtags - The Boston Globe|last=Guerra|first=Cristela|date=October 17, 2017|work=BostonGlobe.com|access-date=October 18, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> Milano later attributed the phrase to Burke, calling Burke's story "heartwarming and inspiring".<ref name=":1" />

==Reach and impact==
The phrase had been used more than 200,000 times by October 15,<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-41633857|title='MeToo' and the scale of sexual abuse|last=Sini|first=Rozina|date=October 16, 2017|publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> and tweeted more than 500,000 times by October 16.<ref name="CNN" /> On [[Facebook]], the hashtag had been used by more than 4.7 million people in 12 million posts during the first 24 hours.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/17/us/me-too-tarana-burke-origin-trnd/index.html|title=An activist, a little girl and the heartbreaking origin of 'Me too'|last=CNN|first=Cassandra Santiago and Doug Criss,|work=CNN|access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> The platform reported that 45% of users in the United States had a friend who had posted using the term.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/metoo-more-than-12-million-facebook-posts-comments-reactions-24-hours/|title=More than 12M "Me Too" Facebook posts, comments, reactions in 24 hours|last=|first=|date=October 17, 2017|work=CBS News|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref>

Tens of thousands of people replied to Milano's tweet, including:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eyerys.com/articles/timeline/metoo-movement-social-media|title=The #MeToo Movement On Social Media|publisher=Eyerys|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

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*[[Patricia Arquette]]<ref name=Time>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/4983731/me-too-alyssa-milano/|title=Tons of Celebrities Are Joining Alyssa Milano's 'Me Too' Protest|first=Tara|last=John|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[Time Inc.]]|issn=0040-781X|oclc=1311479}}</ref>
*[[Thora Birch]]<ref>https://twitter.com/1107miss/status/919966242705850369</ref>
*[[Björk]]<ref name=AV>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/an-incomplete-depressingly-long-list-of-celebrities-se-1819628519|first=Katie|last=Rife|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|title=An incomplete, depressingly long list of celebrities’ sexual assault and harassment stories|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/news/music/bjork-lends-voice-metoo-campaign-detail-sexual-harassment-hands-danish-director-lars-von-trier-2150898|title=Björk lends voice to #MeToo campaign to detail sexual harassment at hands of Danish director - NME|date=October 17, 2017|website=nme.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Gretchen Carlson]]<ref name=WaPo/>
*[[Barry Crimmins]]<ref name=Time/>
*[[Best Coast|Bethany Cosentino]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Sheryl Crow]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Vir Das]]<ref name=IndianExpress>{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/metoo-lady-gaga-mallika-dua-and-other-celebrities-share-their-experiences-4895069/|title=#MeToo: Lady Gaga, Mallika Dua and other celebrities share their experiences|date=October 17, 2017|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Limited]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017|oclc=70274541}}</ref>
*[[Viola Davis]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Kimya Dawson]]<ref name=Bustle>{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/9-celebrities-whose-me-too-tweets-lay-bare-the-everyday-reality-of-sexual-assault-2920067|website=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|publisher=Bustle Digital Group|title=9 Celebrities Whose "Me Too" Tweets Lay Bare the Everyday Reality of Sexual Assault|first=Seth|last=Millstein|date=October 15, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Rosario Dawson]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Felicia Day]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Ellen DeGeneres]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Ellen DeGeneres shares #MeToo: 'Hell hath no fury like a woman with a Twitter account'|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/19/ellen-degeneres-metoo/|website=EW.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 19, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Laura Dreyfuss]]<ref>{{cite news|work=The New York Times|date=October 16, 2017|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/technology/metoo-twitter-facebook.html|title=#MeToo Floods Social Media With Stories of Harassment and Assault}}</ref>
*[[Mallika Dua]]<ref name=IndianExpress/>
*[[Nikki DuBose]]<ref name=HuffPost/>
*[[Sadie Dupuis]]<ref name="Billboard2">{{cite web|title=Lady Gaga, Sheryl Crow and More Tweet #MeToo To Raise Awareness for Sexual Assault|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7998799/metoo-harrassment-lady-gaga-sheryl-crow-twitter-more|website=Billboard|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[America Ferrera]]<ref>{{cite news|work=Cosmopolitan|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/a13034861/america-ferrera-assaulted-as-child/|title=America Ferrera Says She Was Sexually Assaulted When She Was 9 Years Old}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2017/10/17/america-ferreras-metoo-story-sexually-assaulted-age-9/771521001/|title=America Ferrera's #MeToo story: I was sexually assaulted at age 9|website=usatoday.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lady Gaga]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Ilana Glazer]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Heather Graham]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Sarah Hyland]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Rupi Kaur]]<ref name=Mercury>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/10/16/as-metoo-trends-heres-a-list-of-sex-scandals-in-tech-and-entertainment/|work=Mercury News|date=October 16, 2017|title=As #MeToo trends, here’s a list of sex scandals in tech and entertainment}}</ref>
*[[Marne Levine]]<ref name=MC>{{cite news|work=Marie Claire|url=http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity/a13035486/marne-levine-and-emily-ratajkowski-power-trip/|title=COO of Instagram Marne Levine and Emily Ratajkowski on How the Platform Is Combatting Sexual Harassment}}</ref>
*[[Monica Lewinsky]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2017/1016/Women-join-forces-against-sexual-assault-with-me-too-social-media-campaign|title=Women join forces against sexual assault with 'me too' social media campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=[[Christian Science Monitor]]}}</ref>
*[[Amber Liu (singer)|Amber Liu]]<ref>{{cite web|title=K-Pop Star Amber of f(x) Joins '#MeToo' Movement: 'It Happens Everywhere'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8006882/fx-amber-me-too-sexual-harassment-comment|website=Billboard|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Melanie Lynskey]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[McKayla Maroney]]<ref name=People/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/olympic-gymnast-mckayla-maroney-says-dr-larry-nassar-molested-her-n811766|title=In #metoo post, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney says she was molested|website=nbcnews.com|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/18/sports/olympics/gymnast-mckayla-maroney-team-doctor-sexual-abuse.html|title=Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney Says She Too Was Molested by Team Doctor|first=Victor|last=Mather|date=October 18, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 18, 2017|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>
*[[Marlee Matlin]]<ref name="tbtimes">{{cite web|title=The celebrities who have said #MeToo about sexual assault and harassment|url=http://cars.tampabay.com/news/perspective/the-celebrities-who-have-said-metoo-about-sexual-assault-and-harassment/2341702|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en-us}}</ref>
*[[Debra Messing]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Alyssa Milano]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Lane Moore]]<ref name=Bustle/>
*[[Javier Muñoz (actor)|Javier Muñoz]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Ashleigh Murray]]<ref name=EW>{{cite news|url=http://ew.com/news/2017/10/16/me-too-twitter-campaign-alyssa-milano-sexual-assault-awareness/|title=Stars raise sexual assault awareness with #MeToo Twitter campaign|date=October 16, 2017|work=EW|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Anna Paquin]]<ref name=CNN/>
*[[Pauley Perrette]]<ref name=EW/>
*[[Christina Perri]]<ref name=Billboard2/>
*[[Busy Philipps]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Emily Ratajkowski]]<ref name=MC/>
*[[Molly Ringwald]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Anika Noni Rose]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/me-too-twitter-trend-sexual-assault-awareness-alyssa-milano/|title="Me Too" trend on Twitter raises awareness about sexual assault|work=CBS News|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jenny Slate]]<ref name=AV/>
*[[Gabrielle Union]]<ref name=WaPo/><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/gabrielle-union-opens-up-about-sexual-assault-w509348|work=US Magazine|title=Gabrielle Union Vows to 'Continue' Sexual Assault Conversation: 'It Was Wild ... to See #MeToo Trending'}}</ref>
*[[Jessica Valenti]]<ref name=Mercury/>
*[[Elizabeth Warren]]<ref name=Mercury/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.boston.com/news/national-news/2017/10/16/me-too-elizabeth-warren-adds-her-voice-to-campaign-raising-awareness-of-sexual-harassment-and-assault|work=Boston.com|title=‘Me too’: Elizabeth Warren adds her voice to campaign raising awareness of sexual harassment and assault}}</ref>
*[[Evan Rachel Wood]]<ref name=People/>
*[[Reese Witherspoon]]<ref name="HillLA">{{cite web|last1=Hill|first1=Libby|title=Today in Entertainment: Larissa Gomes, Lena Headey accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-reese-witherspoon-shares-her-story-of-1508254090-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref>
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Some men, such as actors [[Terry Crews]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/11/actor-terry-crews-sexually-assaulted-by-hollywood-executive|title=Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 11, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.theguardian.com}}</ref> and [[James Van Der Beek]],<ref name="Leah">{{cite web|last1=Leah|first1=Rachel|title=James Van Der Beek's story of sexual abuse is a powerful reminder that men can be victims too|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/10/12/james-van-der-beek-tells-his-story-of-sexual-abuse-a-powerful-reminder-that-men-can-be-victims-too/|website=Salon|accessdate=October 18, 2017|language=en}}</ref> have responded to the hashtag with their own experiences of harassment and abuse, while others have responded by acknowledging past behaviors against women, spawning the hashtag "HowIWillChange."<ref name="Graham" /> The hashtag "HimThough" was coined by [[Elizabeth Plank]].<ref>{{cite web|title=12 million women told their story of sexual assault with #MeToo. Now a new hashtag is asking men to take responsibility|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/women-me-too-hashtag-twitter-sexual-harassment-stories-trending-him-though-men-responsibility-a8004806.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=October 18, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>

In addition to [[Hollywood]], "Me Too" declarations elicited discussion of sexual harassment and abuse in the [[music industry]],<ref name="Billboard2"/> sciences,<ref name="Neill">{{cite web|last1=Neill|first1=Ushma S.|title=When Scientists Say, "Me, Too"|url=https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/when-scientists-say-me-too/|website=Scientific American Blog Network|publisher=Scientific American|language=en}}</ref> academia,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/life/article/Me-Too-the-end-of-the-beginning-of-a-movement-12289190.php|title='Me Too' the 'end of the beginning' of a movement|last=Gordon|first=Maggie|date=October 19, 2017|work=Houston Chronicle|accessdate=October 23, 2017}}</ref> and politics.<ref name="Wang">{{cite news|last1=Wang|first1=Amy B.|title=Senators say #MeToo: McCaskill, others share their stories of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/10/21/senators-say-metoo-mccaskill-others-share-their-stories-of-sexual-harassment/?utm_term=.321e51ab8e62|accessdate=October 22, 2017|work=Washington Post|agency=Washington Post|publisher=Washington Post|date=October 21, 2017}}</ref> In the music industry, the band [[Veruca Salt]] used the #MeToo hashtag to air allegations of sexual harassment against [[James Toback]],<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/10/23/director-james-toback-accused-of-sexual-abuse-by-38-women/?utm_term=.49122ae4a03e Director James Toback accused of sexual harassment by 38 women] Travis M. Andrews, ''[[Washington Post]]'', October 23, 2017</ref> and [[Alice Glass]] used the hashtag to share a history of alleged sexual assault and other abuses by former [[Crystal Castles (band)|Crystal Castles]] bandmate [[Ethan Kath]].<ref name="Aswad">{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Vincent">{{cite web|last1=Vincent|first1=Alice|title=Crystal Castles' Ethan Kath has denied claims by bandmate Alice Glass that he raped and abused her for years|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/crystal-castles-ethan-kath-has-denied-claims-bandmate-alice/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=October 25, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>

Statehouses in California, Illinois, Oregon, and Rhode Island responded to allegations of sexual harassment surfaced by the campaign,<ref name="Tareen">{{cite news|last1=Tareen|first1=Sophia|title=Latest Front in Weinstein Scandal: Statehouses Say 'Me Too'|url=https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-10-24/open-letter-alleges-sexual-harassment-in-illinois-politics|accessdate=October 25, 2017|agency=US News and World Report|publisher=US News}}</ref> and several women in politics spoke out about their experiences of sexual harassment, including United States Senators [[Heidi Heitkamp]], [[Mazie Hirono]], [[Claire McCaskill]] and [[Elizabeth Warren]].<ref name="Wang" /> Congresswoman [[Jackie Speier]] has introduced a bill aimed at making sexual harassment complaints easier to report on [[Capitol Hill]].<ref name="Cadei">{{cite news|last1=Cadei|first1=Emily|title=Few in Washington are saying #MeToo. California congresswoman wants to change that.|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article180767911.html|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=miamiherald|agency=McClatchy|publisher=Miami Herald|language=en}}</ref>

===International response===
The hashtag has trended in at least 85 countries,<ref name="Strum">{{cite web|last1=Strum|first1=Laura|title=Twitter chat: What #MeToo says about sexual abuse in society|url=https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/twitter-chat-what-metoo-says-about-sexual-abuse-in-society|website=PBS NewsHour|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref> including India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom. Variants of the phrase trended in France,<ref name="auto" /> using "BalanceTonPorc" (DenounceYourPig),<ref name="Etehad" /> which encouraged users to share the names of their alleged abusers.<ref name="Donadio">{{cite web|last1=Donadio|first1=Rachel|title=#BalanceTonPorc Is France's #MeToo|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/10/the-weinstein-scandal-seen-from-france/543315/|website=The Atlantic|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref> In Italy, women posted stories of assault and harassment under the hashtag #QuellaVoltaChe translated literally into "#TheTimeThat."<ref name="Montini">{{cite news |last=Montini |first=Beatrice |date=October 17, 2017 |title=Weinstein, Giulia Blasi e le storie su #quellavoltache: «Se c’è squilibrio di potere non c’è mai consenso. Basta processare le vittime» |trans-title= Weinstein, Giulia Blasi, and stories posted to #quellavoltache: "When there's a power imbalance, it can never be consensual. Quit putting victims on trial." |language=Italian |url=http://27esimaora.corriere.it/17_ottobre_15/weinstein-giulia-blasi-storie-quellavoltache-se-c-squilibrio-potere-non-c-mai-consenso-basta-processare-vittime-1ad947a8-b1c7-11e7-8c05-16c4f9105c9c.shtml |work=[[Corriere della Sera]] |location=Milan |access-date=October 18, 2017}}</ref><ref>See also: {{cite tweet |user=ResistanceItaly |number=920409937209167872 |date=October 17, 2017 |title=#quellavoltache is the Italian #metoo hashtag.}}</ref> The Spanish-language counterpart is "#YoTambién". In French-speaking parts of Canada, the campaign is done under the hashtag "#MoiAussi". In [[Israel]], the Hebrew hashtag "גםאנחנו#" (#UsToo) began trending on October 18, with a front page spread in the newspaper ''[[Yediot Aharonot]]''.<ref name="Etehad">{{cite news|last1=Etehad|first1=Melissa|title=A global primal scream: #MeToo (#YoTambien #QuellaVoltaChe #גםאנחנו أنا_كمان#)|url=http://www.latimes.com/world/middleeast/la-fg-global-me-too-20171018-story.html|accessdate=October 19, 2017|work=Los Angeles Times|agency=LA Times|date=October 18, 2017}}</ref> In Sweden, several women used the hashtag to confront television presenter [[Martin Timell]]'s alleged abuse towards them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/anklagelserna-mot-tv4-stjarnan-martin-timell/|title=Martin Timell anklagas för sexism och rasism under inspelningar av "Äntligen hemma"|publisher=|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref> All of his shows on TV4 were cancelled on October 20, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressen.se/noje/martin-timell-bryter-tystnaden-och-erkanner-/|title=Timell bryter tystnaden och erkänner: "Är chockad över att jag gjort så mycket fel"|publisher=|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thelocal.se/20171020/swedish-media-probe-sexual-offence-allegations|title=Swedish media probe sexual offence allegations|date=October 20, 2017|publisher=The Local|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref>

The [[European Parliament]] convened a session directly in response to the Me Too campaign, after it gave rise to allegations of abuse in Parliament and in the [[European Union|European Union's]] offices in [[Brussels]]. [[Cecilia Malmstrom]], the European Commissioner for Trade, specifically cited the hashtag as the reason the meeting had been convened.<ref name="Schreuer">{{cite news|last1=Schreuer|first1=Milan|title=A #MeToo Moment for the European Parliament|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/25/world/europe/european-parliament-weinstein-harassment.html?_r=0|accessdate=October 25, 2017|work=The New York Times|agency=New York Times|publisher=New York Times|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> In the UK, the Cabinet Office has launched an investigation in allegations that Parliament member [[Mark Garnier]] ordered a secretary to buy sex toys for his wife and mistress.<ref name="Wootson">{{cite news|last1=Wootson Jr|first1=Cleve R.|title=A British minister admits he made his secretary buy sex toys as #MeToo hits Parliament|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/10/29/a-british-minister-admits-he-made-his-secretary-buy-sex-toys-as-metoo-hits-parliament/?utm_term=.4b172140f21c|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=Washington Post|agency=Washington Post|publisher=Washington Post|date=October 29, 2017}}</ref>

In China, the websphere reacted in anger following the media claims that harassment was a foreign problem, claiming Chinese men to be educated as protective.<ref>Anger as Chinese media claim harassment is just a western problem https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/17/anger-as-chinese-media-claim-harassment-is-just-a-western-problem</ref>

===List of local alternative hashtags===
*Arabic: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/أنا_كمان?src=hash أنا_كمان#]
*{{flag|Canada}}, French-speaking areas: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/moiAussi?src=hash #MoiAussi] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|China}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/我也是?src=hash #我也是] (en: MeToo)
*English-speaking countries: #MeToo
*{{flag|France}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/balanceTonPorc?src=hash #balanceTonPorc] (en: DenounceYourPig)
*{{flag|Italy}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/QuellaVoltaChe?src=hash #QuellaVoltaChe] (en: TheTimeThat)
*{{flag|Israel}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/גםאנחנו?src=hash גםאנחנו#] (en: UsToo)
*{{flag|Japan}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/meToo?src=hash #meToo] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|South Korea}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/나도?src=hash #나도] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Spain}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/YoTambién?src=hash #YoTambién] (en: MeToo)
*{{flag|Vietnam}}: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/TôiCũngVậy?src=hash #TôiCũngVậy] (en: MeToo)

===Aftermath===
Shortly after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke, the following public figures have also been accused of inappropriate behavior (including but not limited to harassment or assault):

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*[[Ben Affleck]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/11/entertainment/ben-affleck-apology/index.html|title=Ben Affleck apologizes to Hilarie Burton|first=Sandra Gonzalez,|last=CNN|website=cnn.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ken Baker (entertainment journalist)|Ken Baker]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/27/e-news-ken-baker-accused-sexual-harassment.html|title=E! News' Ken Baker accused of sexual harassment|first=Sasha|last=Savitsky|date=October 27, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Besh]], chef<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delish.com/food-news/a56283/john-besh-sexual-harassment-allegations/|title=Celebrity Chef Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Resigns From His Company|date=October 24, 2017|website=delish.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Stephen Blackwell, chief strategy officer for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR chief Michael Oreskes resigns after sexual harassment accusations|url=https://www.salon.com/2017/11/01/npr-chief-michael-oreskes-resigns-after-sexual-harassment-accusations/|website=Salon|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[David Blaine]], magician<ref>{{cite web|last1=O'Carroll|first1=Lisa|title=David Blaine accused of raping model in London in 2004|url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2017/oct/20/david-blaine-accused-of-raping-model-in-london-in-2004|website=The Guardian|date=October 20, 2017}}</ref>
*[[George H. W. Bush]], former [[President of the United States]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goerie.com/news/20171028/erie-city-council-candidate-george-hw-bush-made-inappropriate-touch-in-2004|title=Erie City Council candidate: George H.W. Bush made inappropriate touch in 2004|first=Kevin|last=Flowers|website=goerie.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Alex Calder, musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Alex Calder Dropped From Record Label After Sexual Assault Allegation|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7998614/alex-calder-dropped-captured-tracks-label-sexual-assault|website=Billboard|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[CBS]], Eye Productions, [[Jeffrey Downer]], Jake Downer, and others associated with ''[[Hawaii Five-0 (2010 TV series)|Hawaii Five-0]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=CBS Hit With Harassment Lawsuit From 'Hawaii Five-0' Locations Assistant|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cbs-hit-harassment-lawsuit-hawaii-five-0-locations-assistant-1053267|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Stephen Crabb]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Hughes">{{cite news|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Newell|first2=Claire|title=Stephen Crabb sent young woman sexually explicit messages after rejecting her application for role in his office|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/28/stephen-crabb-sent-young-woman-sexually-explicit-messages-rejecting/|accessdate=October 29, 2017|work=The Telegraph|agency=Telegraph|publisher=Telegraph|date=October 28, 2017}}</ref>
*Billy DaMota, casting director<ref>{{cite web|last1=Robb|first1=David|title=Billy DaMota Quits Casting Society Of America Amid Probe Of Rude Tweets About Women|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/billy-damota-quits-casting-society-of-america-investigation-1202201278/|website=Deadline|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Andy Dick]], comedian<ref>{{cite web|title=Andy Dick Fired From Movie Over Sexual Harassment Claims|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/andy-dick-fired-movie-sexual-harassment-claims-1053162|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Charlie Elphicke]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=correspondent|first1=Peter Walker Political|title=Tory party suspends MP Charlie Elphicke after 'serious allegations'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/03/tory-mp-charlie-elphicke-has-whip-suspended-after-serious-allegations|website=The Guardian|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ahmet Ertegun]], founder of [[Atlantic Records]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Carvello|first1=Dorothy|title=Former Music Executive: ‘We Must Come Forward and Name Our Abusers’ (Guest Column)|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/sexual-harassment-music-industry-dorothy-carvello-1202591488/|website=Variety|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=17 October 2017}}</ref>
*Sir [[Michael Fallon]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rayner|first1=Gordon|title=Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon admits touching female radio presenter's knee at a dinner|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/31/defence-secretary-sir-michael-fallon-admits-touching-female|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=31 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jean Picker Firstenberg]], former [[American Film Institute]] CEO<ref name="hrafi">{{cite web|title=I Was Harassed by a Director at the AFI and Kicked Out When I Reported It (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/i-was-harassed-by-an-afi-director-kicked-i-reported-it-guest-column-1053469|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Hamilton Fish V]], former Publisher at [[The New Republic]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ember|first1=Sydney|title=Hamilton Fish of The New Republic Goes on Leave After Women’s Complaints|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/30/business/media/new-republic-hamilton-fish.html|website=The New York Times|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Garnier]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="Wootson" />
*[[The Gaslamp Killer]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Minsker|first1=Evan|title=The Gaslamp Killer Accused of Rape {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/the-gaslamp-killer-accused-of-rape/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Alex Gilady, founder of [[Keshet Media Group]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kamin|first1=Debra|title=Israel’s Keshet Rocked by Sexual Harassment Allegations|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/israel-keshet-alex-gilady-sexual-harassment-1202608723/|website=Variety|accessdate=7 November 2017|date=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*Patricia Glaser, lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-harassment-i-was-fired-a-hit-show-intimidated-by-lawyers-guest-column-1053465|title=Hollywood Harassment: I Was Fired from a Hit Show and Intimidated By Lawyers (Guest Column)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref>
*Tyler Grasham, talent agent<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/20/apa-agent-tyler-grasham-fired-sexual-assault-allegations/|title=Hollywood agent fired after sex abuse allegations surface|date=October 20, 2017|website=ew.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Damian Green]], UK [[First Secretary of State]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Investigation launched into accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Damian Green|url=https://news.sky.com/story/investigation-launched-into-accusations-of-inappropriate-behaviour-by-damian-green-11108035|website=Sky News|accessdate=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brad Grey]], former [[Paramount Pictures]] executive<ref name=hrep1>{{cite web|title=Comedy Writer Reveals Lurid Details of Harassment on Set — and Why It Cost Her a Job (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/comedy-writer-reveals-lurid-details-harassment-set-why-it-cost-her-a-job-guest-column-1049647|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=|language=en}}</ref><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*Jon Grissom, actor<ref name=feldman1>{{cite web|title=Corey Feldman names two of his alleged sexual abusers|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/corey-feldman-names-two-of-his-alleged-sexual-abusers|website=CBS News|accessdate=4 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*David Guillod, former co-CEO of [[Primary Wave Entertainment]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Birnbaum|first1=Debra|title=Manager David Guillod Steps Down Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/david-guillod-primary-wave-leave-of-absence-sexual-assault-jessica-barth-1202606462/|website=Variety|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*Michael Hafford, writer<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cills|first1=Hazel|title=Former 'Male Feminist' Columnist Faces Multiple Allegations of Assault|url=https://jezebel.com/former-male-feminist-columnist-faces-multiple-allegatio-1819266286|website=Jezebel|accessdate=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark Halperin]], author and journalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/26/business/media/halperin-sexual-harassment.html|title=Mark Halperin, a Top Political Journalist, Faces Multiple Claims of Harassment|first1=John|last1=Koblin|first2=Michael M.|last2=Grynbaum|date=October 26, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.nytimes.com}}</ref>
*[[Dustin Hoffman]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Dustin Hoffman Sexually Harassed Me When I Was 17 (Guest Column)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/dustin-hoffman-sexually-harassed-me-i-was-17-guest-column-1053466|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=November 1, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name=varhoff>{{cite web|last1=Holloway|first1=Daniel|title=‘Genius’ Producer Accuses Dustin Hoffman of Sexually Harassing Her in 1991 (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/film/news/dustin-hoffman-sexual-harassment-1202604822/|website=Variety|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeff Hoover]], Member of the [[Kentucky House of Representatives]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeff Hoover resigns as House speaker but will not give up seat over sexual harassment cover-up|url=http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2017/11/05/jeff-hoover-resigns-house-speaker-over-sexual-harassment-cover-up/833385001/|website=The Courier-Journal|accessdate=6 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Kelvin Hopkins]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|title=Labour suspends Kelvin Hopkins MP over sexual misconduct claim|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/nov/02/labour-suspends-kelvin-hopkins-allegations-sexual-misconduct|website=The Guardian|accessdate=3 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jesse Jackson]], Baptist minister<ref name="theroot">{{cite web|last1=Young|first1=Danielle|title=Don’t Let the Smile Fool You. I’m Cringing on the Inside|url=http://www.theroot.com/don-t-let-the-smile-fool-you-i-m-cringing-on-the-insid-1819987586|website=The Root|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Danny Jordaan]], president of [[South African Football Association]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Jordaan is lying, says Jennifer Ferguson {{!}} Cape Times|url=https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/danny-jordaan-is-lying-says-jennifer-ferguson-11812572|website=IOL News|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Ethan Kath]], musician<ref>{{cite web|last1=Aswad|first1=Jem|title=Alice Glass Accuses Former Crystal Castles Bandmate of Sexual Assault, Abuse|url=http://variety.com/2017/music/news/alice-glass-accuses-former-crystal-castles-bandmate-of-sexual-assault-abuse-1202598036/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 24, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Daniel Kawczynski]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[R. Kelly]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Surviving R. Kelly: Former Girlfriend Alleges Abuse|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/surviving-r-kelly-former-girlfriend-alleges-abuse-w509860|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Val Kilmer]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Former actress claims Val Kilmer punched her during 'The Doors' audition|url=https://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/349628/o-heaney-kilmer-punch-stone-doors|website=Death and Taxes|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 25, 2017}}</ref>
*Andrew Kramer, former [[Lionsgate]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lionsgate-exec-andrew-kramer-exits-harassment-allegation-1052209|title=Lionsgate Exec Andrew Kramer Exited After Harassment Allegation (Exclusive)|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Sam Kriss, writer<ref>{{cite web|title=Vice WIll No Longer Commission A Freelance Writer After A Facebook Post Accusing Him Of Harassment|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/kriss-facebook-note|website=BuzzFeed|accessdate=3 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Lasse Kronér]], musician and television personality<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Bruno Langley]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title=Corrie star charged with sex assaults|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-41805130|website=BBC News|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=30 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jack Latvala]], [[Florida Senate|Florida State Senator]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sickler|first1=Michael Van|title=Joe Negron orders investigation of Latvala sexual assault allegations|url=http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2017/11/03/joe-negron-orders-investigation-of-latvala-sexual-assault-allegations/|website=Tampa Bay Times|accessdate=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Clive Lewis]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Khomami|first1=Nadia|title=Labour MP Clive Lewis apologises for 'get on your knees' comment|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/20/labour-mp-clive-lewis-apologises-for-get-on-your-knees-comment|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=20 October 2017}}</ref>
*Dezso Magyar, filmmaker and college instructor<ref name="hrafi"/>
*Tyler Malka, owner of [[NeoGAF]]<ref name="gafverge">{{cite web|title=Games forum NeoGAF in chaos after owner accused of sexual misconduct|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/23/16520184/neogaf-tyler-evilore-malka-sexual-misconduct-forum-status|website=The Verge|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Mark McDonald (politician)|Mark McDonald]], Member of Scottish Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Harley|first1=Nicola|title=Scottish childcare minister Mark McDonald resigns over 'inappropriate' behaviour|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/04/scottish-childcare-minister-mark-mcdonald-resigns-inappropriate/|website=The Telegraph|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Matt Mondanile]], musician<ref>{{cite web|title=Matt Mondanile Accused of Sexual Misconduct by Multiple Women {{!}} Pitchfork|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/matt-mondanile-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-by-multiple-women/|website=pitchfork.com|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*Eric Monier, former editorial director of [[France 2]]<ref>{{cite web|title=«Attention à Monier» : enquête sur l'ex-ponte de France 2 accusé de harcèlement sexuel|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/paulaveline/attention-a-monier-enquete-sur-lex-ponte-de-france-2-accuse?utm_term=.ouxNPY8VP#.iqNOnGEZn|website=BuzzFeed|language=fr}}</ref>
*Rupert Myers, writer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/19/male-feminist-writer-fired-by-gq-magazine-after-woman-accuses-him-sexual-assault.html|title=Male feminist writer fired by GQ Magazine after woman accuses him of sexual assault|first=Brian|last=Flood|date=October 19, 2017|website=foxnews.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*Lawrence "Larry" G. Nassar, former ostheopathic physician for [[USA Gymnastics]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Who Is Larry Nassar, the Doctor McKayla Maroney Accused of Sexual Abuse?|url=http://time.com/4988116/larry-nassar-mckayla-maroney-sexual-abuse-doctor-usa-gymnastics|website=Time|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jared O'Mara]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Stewart|first1=Heather|last2=Elgot|first2=Jessica|title=Labour suspends Jared O'Mara over offensive online comments|url=https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/oct/25/jared-o-mara-labour-suspends-jared-omara-over-offensive-online-comments|website=The Guardian|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=25 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bill O'Reilly (political commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]], author and political commentator<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lekach|first1=Sasha|title=Bill O’Reilly files $5 million defamation lawsuit over #MeToo Facebook post|url=http://mashable.com/2017/10/27/bill-oreilly-sexual-harassment-facebook-post-lawsuit|website=Mashable|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Michael Oreskes]], former [[NPR]] executive<ref>{{cite web|title=NPR’s top editor placed on leave after accusations of sexual harassment|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/nprs-top-editor-accused-of-sexual-harassment-by-two-women/2017/10/31/a2078bea-bdf7-11e7-959c-fe2b598d8c00_story.html|website=Washington Post|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Christopher Pincher]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hughes|first1=Laura|last2=Hope|first2=Christopher|title=Tory Whip Chris Pincher refers himself to the police after claim of unwanted pass at former Olympic rower|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/05/tory-whip-chris-pincherrefers-police-claim-unwanted-pass-former/|website=The Telegraph|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Jeremy Piven]], actor<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nyren|first1=Erin|title=CBS ‘Looking Into’ Groping Allegations Against Jeremy Piven|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/jeremy-piven-sexual-harassment-entourage-1202603537/|website=Variety|accessdate=November 1, 2017|date=October 31, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Patten|first1=Dominic|title=Jeremy Piven Accused Of “Predatory Behavior” By ‘Longmire’ Actress|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/jeremy-piven-allegation-longmire-actress-cassidy-freeman-1202199849/|website=Deadline|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Roman Polanski]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/oct/23/roman-polanski-marianne-barnard-allegations|title=Roman Polanski accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl in 1975|first=Gwilym|last=Mumford|date=October 23, 2017|work=The Guardian|location=London}}</ref>
*[[Dan Poulter]], UK Member of Parliament<ref>{{cite web|title=Three Conservative MPs referred to party's disciplinary panel just days after it was set up|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservative-mps-daniel-kawczynski-dan-poulter-stephen-crabb-sexual-harassment-disciplinary-panel-a8038506.html|website=The Independent|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=5 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Roy Price]], former [[Amazon Studios]] executive<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/17/business/media/roy-price-amazon-studios.html|title=Roy Price Quits Amazon Studios After Sexual Harassment Claim|first=John|last=Koblin|date=October 17, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.nytimes.com}}</ref>
*[[Dominic Raab]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name="tories">{{cite web|last1=Walker|first1=Peter|title=Tory ministers hit out at 'malicious' sexual abuse claims against MPs|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/nov/01/sexual-misconduct-claims-pm-seeks-meeting-with-party-leaders|website=The Guardian|accessdate=1 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Tariq Ramadan]], philosopher<ref>{{cite web|last1=Gall|first1=Carlotta|last2=Peltier|first2=Elian|title=2 Frenchwomen Accuse Prominent Islamic Scholar of Sexual Assault|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/29/world/europe/france-tariq-ramadan.html|website=The New York Times|date=29 October 2017}}</ref>
*[[Twiggy Ramirez]], musician<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/twiggy-ramirez-issues-statement-following-rape-accusation-w510245|title=Twiggy Ramirez Issues Statement Following Rape Accusation|website=rollingstone.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Brett Ratner]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Six women accuse filmmaker Brett Ratner of sexual harassment or misconduct|url=http://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-fi-ct-brett-ratner-allegations-20171101-htmlstory.html|website=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Terry Richardson]], photographer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/23/exclusive-terry-richardson-banned-working-vogue-leading-mags/|title=Exclusive: Terry Richardson banned from working with Vogue and other leading mags, leaked email shows|first1=Ben|last1=Riley-Smith|first2=Nick|last2=Allen|date=October 23, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=www.telegraph.co.uk}}</ref>
*[[George Riley (broadcaster)|George Riley]], sports broadcaster<ref name=cjr/>
*[[Gilbert Rozon]], founder of [[Just for Laughs]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Chavez|first1=Danette|title=Just For Laughs founder resigns over sexual assault and harassment allegations|url=https://www.avclub.com/just-for-laughs-founder-resigns-over-harassment-allegat-1819677827|website=The A.V. Club|accessdate=October 30, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Éric Salvail]], television personality<ref name="cjr">{{cite web|title=Global media confronts its own Weinsteins|url=https://www.cjr.org/watchdog/media-weinstein-sexual-harassment-global.php|website=Columbia Journalism Review|accessdate=1 November 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Carl Sargeant]], [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Minister removed over conduct claims|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-41858243|website=BBC News|accessdate=6 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Chris Savino]], animator and creator of ''[[The Loud House]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/nickelodeon-fires-loud-house-creator-sexual-harassment-allegations-1050485|title=Nickelodeon Fires 'Loud House' Creator After Sexual Harassment Allegations|website=hollywoodreporter.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Murray Schisgal]], playwright and screenwriter<ref name=varhoff/>
*[[Robert Scoble]], blogger<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/20/robert-scoble-has-allegedly-continued-to-sexually-harass-women-after-going-sober/|title=Robert Scoble has allegedly continued to sexually harass women after going sober|first=Sarah|last=Buhr|website=techcrunch.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Steven Seagal]], actor and martial artist<ref>{{cite web|last1=Haring|first1=Bruce|title=Juliana Margulies Claims Sex Harass By Harvey Weinstein, Steven Seagal|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/juliana-margulies-claims-sex-harass-by-harvey-weinstein-and-steven-seagal-1202201691|website=Deadline|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=4 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Garry Shandling]], comedian<ref name=hrep1/><ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*[[Robert Shapiro (lawyer)|Robert Shapiro]], lawyer<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/>
*Andy Signore, co-creator of [[Screen Junkies]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/honest-trailers-creator-andy-signore-fired-for-egregious-and-intolerable-sexual-behavior-1202583996/|title=‘Honest Trailers’ Creator Andy Signore Fired for ‘Egregious and Intolerable’ Sexual Behavior|first=Todd|last=Spangler|date=October 9, 2017|website=variety.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Ira Silverstein]], member of the [[Illinois Senate]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Geiger|first1=Monique Garcia, Kim|title=Amid harassment allegation, Illinois senator loses leadership spot and a scramble to fill investigator's job|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-capitol-sexual-harassment-changes-20171101-story.html|website=chicagotribune.com|accessdate=6 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[John Singleton]], filmmaker<ref name="theroot"/>
*[[Kevin Spacey]], actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/10/anthony-rapp-kevin-spacey-sexual-advances-harassment-1202197344/|title=Kevin Spacey Apologizes To Anthony Rapp For Alleged Sexual Advances; Chooses To “Live As A Gay Man”|first=Dino-Ray|last=Ramos|date=October 30, 2017|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=New allegations against Kevin Spacey|url=http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-41829484|website=BBC News|accessdate=2 November 2017|date=1 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Lockhart Steele]], writer <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/10/19/vox_fires_editorial_director_lockhart_steele.html|title=Vox Media Fires Editorial Director Lockhart Steele|first=Elliot|last=Hannon|date=October 19, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=October 29, 2017|via=Slate}}</ref>
*[[Rory Stewart]], UK Member of Parliament<ref name=tories/>
*[[Oliver Stone]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite web|title=Oliver Stone Accused of Groping TV Actress in Early 1990s|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oliver-stone-accused-groping-tv-actress-early-1990s-1048468|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=October 30, 2017|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Martin Timell]], TV personality<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/2MVdq/martin-timell-polisanmald-for-sexofredande-pa-flygplan|title=Martin Timell polisanmäld för sexofredande på flygplan|publisher=}}</ref>
*[[James Toback]], filmmaker<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/us/james-toback-accusations.html|title=More Women Accuse James Toback of Sexual Harassment|first=Jacey|last=Fortin|date=October 27, 2017|work=The New York Times|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
*[[Fredrik Virtanen]], journalist and columnist<ref>{{cite web|title=Virtanen: Jag har betett mig tölpigt och skitstövligt|url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/GvO8m/virtanen-jag-har-betett-mig-tolpigt-och-skitstovligt|publisher=Aftonbladet|accessdate=October 31, 2017|language=swedish}}</ref>
*Gijs van Dam, TV producer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nltimes.nl/2017/10/31/dutch-tv-producer-gijs-van-dam-denies-rape-accusations|title=Dutch TV producer Gijs van Dam denies rape accusations|date=October 31, 2017|publisher=}}</ref>
*Adam Venit, agent at [[William Morris Endeavor]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kroll|first1=Cynthia Littleton,Justin|title=WME’s Adam Venit on Leave Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations Involving Actor Terry Crews (EXCLUSIVE)|url=http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/adam-venit-terry-crews-sexual-harassment-1202605857/|website=Variety|accessdate=4 November 2017|date=3 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Michel Venne]], journalist<ref name=cjr/>
*Tony Villani, former American Film Institute dean<ref name="hrafi"/>
*[[The Walt Disney Company]] and Barbara Schneeweiss for Harvey Weinstein's behavior while Disney owned Miramax<ref>{{cite web|title=Toronto Actress Targets Harvey Weinstein, Disney in Sexual Assault Lawsuit|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/toronto-actress-targets-harvey-weinstein-disney-sexual-assault-lawsuit-1053718|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Warner Bros.]], NZK Productions, and various producers of ''[[The Bachelorette]]'' (Bennett Graebner, Elan Gale, Peter Scalettar, Jacqueline Naz Perez, Caitlin Stapleton)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bachelor-producer-sues-sexual-harassment-1053043|title=Ex-'Bachelor' Staffer Sues Warner Bros., Show Producers for Sexual Harassment|publisher=}}</ref>
*Kirt Webster, music publicist<ref>{{cite web|title=Nashville Publicist Kirt Webster Accused of Sexual Assault|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/nashville-publicist-kirt-webster-accused-of-sexual-assault-w510782|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Bob Weinstein]], [[The Weinstein Company]] chairman<ref>{{cite web|last1=Littleton|first1=Cynthia|title=Bob Weinstein Accused of Sexual Harassment by TV Showrunner|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/bob-weinstein-sexual-harassment-1202592165/|website=Variety|accessdate=October 30, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref>
*Marty Weiss, former talent manager<ref name=feldman1/>
*[[Ed Westwick]], actor<ref>{{cite web|title='Gossip Girl' Actor Ed Westwick Accused of Raping Actress Kristina Cohen|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/gossip-girl-actor-ed-westwick-accused-of-raping-actress-w511210|website=Rolling Stone|accessdate=7 November 2017}}</ref>
*[[Leon Wieseltier]], writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/10/the-harvey-effect-reaches-leon-wieseltier/543897/|title=The ‘Harvey Effect’ Takes Down Leon Wieseltier's Magazine|first=Adrienne|last=LaFrance|website=theatlantic.com|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
{{Div col end}}

==Criticism==
The hashtag has been criticized for putting the responsibility of publicizing sexual harassment and abuse on those who experienced it, which could be re-[[Psychological trauma|trauma]]tizing.<ref name="Schlack">{{cite web|last1=Schlack|first1=Julie|title=#MeToo Flared But Won't Endure|url=http://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2017/10/18/metoo-flared-but-wont-endure-julie-wittes-schlack|website=www.wbur.org|publisher=National Public Radio|accessdate=October 19, 2017|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Maltby">{{cite web|last1=Maltby|first1=Kate|title=Mayim Bialik and the trouble with #MeToo|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/16/opinions/me-too-mayim-bialik-kate-maltby-opinion/index.html|website=CNN|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Gerson">{{cite web|last1=Gerson|first1=Jen|title=Jen Gerson: I mean no disrespect when I say that I have a problem with #MeToo|url=http://nationalpost.com/opinion/jen-gerson-the-problem-with-metoo-it-holds-the-wrong-people-responsible-for-sex-assault|website=National Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/19/health/me-too-sexual-assault-stories-trigger-trauma/index.html|title=#MeToo sexual assault stories trigger trauma for some|last=CNN|first=Sandee LaMotte,|work=CNN|access-date=October 20, 2017}}</ref> Some found the hashtag to inspire fatigue and outrage, rather than emotionally dense communication.<ref name="Hempel">{{cite web|last1=Hempel|first1=Jessi|title=The Problem with #MeToo and Viral Outrage {{!}} Backchannel|url=https://www.wired.com/story/the-problem-with-me-too-and-viral-outrage/|website=WIRED|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Charleston">{{cite web|last1=Charleston|first1=Libby-Jane|title=Why I'm Not Joining The #MeToo Hashtag Even Though I Was Sexually Harassed|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/libby-jane-charleston/why-im-not-joining-the-metoo-hashtag-even-though-i-was-sexually-harassed_a_23245315/|website=Huffington Post|accessdate=October 19, 2017|language=en-AU|date=October 17, 2017}}</ref> Burke had initially criticized the movement for ignoring the work of black women in creating dialogue addressing sexual assault. However, she did salute those who partook in the movement and credited Milano for acknowledging Burke’s own similar movement.<ref name="Hill" />

==See also==
{{Portal|Internet|Sexuality}}
*[[Girls for Gender Equity]]
*[[Hashtag activism]]
*[[Who Needs Feminism]]
*[[YesAllWomen]]

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*''[http://metoo.support/the-movement/ Me too Movement]'' movement website

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[[Category:Hashtags]]
[[Category:Internet-based activism]]
[[Category:October 2017 events]]
[[Category:Phrases]]
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[[Category:Violence against women]]

Alexandra Socha

2015-06-17T01:50:32Z

Donmike10: The references are done, man

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| caption = Alexandra Socha with cast of ''[[Spring Awakening (musical)|Spring Awakening]]''
| name = Alexandra Socha
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|04|10}}
| birth_place = [[Nashua, New Hampshire]], [[U.S.]]
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'''Alexandra Socha''' (born April 10, 1990) is an [[United States|American]] actress who made her Broadway Debut in the [[rock musical]] ''[[Spring Awakening (musical)|Spring Awakening]]'' in May 2008. Other notable stage appearances include Nora in the brief 2009 revival of [[Brighton Beach Memoirs]] and Daisy Fenton in the Off-Broadway run of [[Death Takes a Holiday (musical)|Death Takes a Holiday]].

==Biography==
Socha was born in [[Nashua, New Hampshire]], where she grew up, the daughter of Joan Storey and Thad Socha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://peacockplayers.org/2011/11/alexandra-socha-debuts-new-solo-show/|title=Alexandra Socha Debuts New Solo Show - Peacock Players|publisher=|accessdate=17 June 2015}}</ref> An only child, she performed with her parents in local community theater shows. She attended [[Nashua High School South|Nashua High South]] graduating in 2008. Socha began to act as a child, joining the Peacock Players of Nashua,<ref>(July 19, 2007). "From ballet to BU to the Bard", ''[[The Sun (Lowell)|The Sun]]''.</ref> where she played Amneris in the musical ''[[Aida (musical)|Aida]]'' in 2006.<ref name=hippo>{{cite web | title = Nashua’s Alexandra Socha chosen for Spring Awakening | publisher = Hippo Press | author = Heidi Masek | accessdate = 2008-06-04 | url = http://www.hippopress.com/070712/news5.html}}</ref> She gained professional experience with the American Stage Festival and The Lyric Stage.<ref>[http://www.springawakening.com/cast_socha.php Profile of Socha at the Official ''Spring Awakening'' website]</ref>

After completing her junior year of high school, Socha made her Broadway debut in ''[[Spring Awakening (musical)|Spring Awakening]]'' on July 24, 2007, as an ensemble member and understudy for Wendla, Thea, Anna and Martha (replacing [[Krysta Rodriguez]]).<ref name=hippo/> On May 20, 2008, Socha took over as Wendla (replacing [[Lea Michele]]).<ref name="playbill-117618">{{cite web | title = Riabko and Socha Will Be Spring Awakening's New Melchior and Wendla | publisher = Playbill | author = Adam Hetrick | accessdate = 2008-06-04 | url = http://www.playbill.com/news/article/117618.html| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080524015214/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/117618.html| archivedate= 24 May 2008 | deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>(June 19, 2008). "[http://www.seventeen.com/fun-stuff/17-buzz/spring-awakening-tips-061808 A Broadway star's tips for theatre success]", ''[[Seventeen (magazine)|Seventeen]]''. Retrieved on 2009-05-15.</ref><ref>Bradfield, Jordan (July 18, 2008). "[http://www.movmnt.com/spring-awakening-part1_00654.html 42nd Speak - Part 1 - Alexandra Socha, Spring Awakening]", ''[[movmnt]]''. Retrieved on 2009-05-15.</ref> She received positive notices in the ''[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]''<ref>Dziemianowicz, Joe (September 12, 2008). "'Spring' is still stirring, while Pittu is 'Sterling'", ''[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]'', p. 42.</ref> and ''[[The New York Times]]''<ref>Isherwood, Charles (September 15, 2008). "Injecting Real Youth Into a Youthful Show", ''[[The New York Times]]'', p. E2.</ref> She played out the remainder of the run, and also graduated from Nashua High School in 2008 after completing a home study program. Her next Broadway appearance was the short-lived revival of ''[[Brighton Beach Memoirs]]'',<ref name=NYTG>{{cite web | title = The Neil Simon Plays: cast announced for 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' and 'Broadway Bound'| publisher = New York Theater Guide | accessdate = 2009-09-06 | url = http://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/news/may09/simon27may09.htm}}</ref> which opened on October 25, 2009.<ref name=BWayWrld>{{cite web | title = The Neil Simon Plays's Two Eugenes Robins and Grisetti Profiled in The New York Post | publisher = Broadway World | accessdate = 2009-10-25 | url = http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/THE_NEIL_SIMON_PLAYSs_Two_Eugenes_Robbins_and_Grisetti_Profiled_in_The_New_York_Post_20091025}}</ref><ref name=NYTimes20091026>{{cite news | title = Neil Simon’s Jeromes, at Home at the Nederlander | publisher = The New York times | accessdate = 2009-10-25 | url = http://theater.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/theater/reviews/26brighton.html | first=Ben | last=Brantley | date=October 26, 2009| archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091105201719/http://theater.nytimes.com/2009/10/26/theater/reviews/26brighton.html?| archivedate= 5 November 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

In September 2010, Socha was at the Yale Repertory Theater in "We Have Always Lived In The Castle," a new musical based on the Shirley Jackson novel of the same title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yalerep.org/on_stage/2010-11/castle.html|title=2010-11 Yale Repertory Theatre - We Have Always Lived in the Castle|publisher=|accessdate=17 June 2015}}</ref> In April 2011, Socha opened in ''The Dream of the Burning Boy'', at the Roundabout Theater Company's Black Box Theater.

On July 14, 2011, she opened as Daisy Fenton in [[Death Takes a Holiday (musical)|Death Takes a Holiday]], at the Laura Pels theater.<ref>[http://www.lortel.org/lla_archive/index.cfm?search_by=show&id=5702 Death Takes a Holiday] Internet Off-Broadway Database</ref>

On November 28, 2011, Socha made her solo concert debut at Duplex Cabaret in New York City with a show entitled Home.
<ref>{{cite news| url=http://events.nydailynews.com/new-york-ny/events/show/215220305-alexandra-socha-presents-home | location=New York | work=Daily News | title=Alexandra Socha Presents Home at The Duplex, New York}}</ref>

On October 17, 2012, Socha played Middle Alison in a workshop of the musical ''[[Fun Home (musical)|Fun Home]]'', at the [[Public Theater]] in New York.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/171207-Jeanine-Tesori-Lisa-Kron-Musical-Fun-Home-With-Judy-Kuhn-Begins-Public-Run-Oct-17|title=Jeanine Tesori-Lisa Kron Musical Fun Home, With Judy Kuhn, Begins Public Run Oct. 17|work=Playbill|accessdate=17 June 2015}}</ref>

From Sept. 30 – Dec. 1, 2013, Socha originated the role of Medium Alison in the official off-Broadway premier of ''[[Fun Home (musical)|Fun Home]]'' at [[The Public Theater]] in New York.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hetrick|first=Adam|title=Jeanine Tesori-Lisa Kron Musical Fun Home Extends for Second Time at the Public|url=http://playbill.com/news/article/183745-Jeanine-Tesori-Lisa-Kron-Musical-Fun-Home-Extends-for-Second-Time-at-the-Public|work=Playbill|accessdate=2 November 2013}}</ref>

Her television work includes the character Mia in the Showtime series ''[[The Big C (TV series)|The Big C]]'', single appearances on ''[[White Collar (TV series)|White Collar]],'' ''[[A Gifted Man (TV series)|A Gifted Man]]'', ''[[Made in Jersey]]'', and a recurring role on the FX series, ''[[Damages (TV Series)|Damages]]''. and also one episode of (Law And Order: SVU)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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*{{IMDb name|3829225|Alexandra Socha}}
*{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/01/theater/01burt.html?n=Top/Reference/Times%20Topics/Subjects/T/Theater&pagewanted=all|title=Kate Burton - Spring Awakening|publisher=[[New York Times]]|accessdate=2008-06-15|last=Ryzik|first=Melena | date=February 1, 2008}}

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Lola Kirke

2015-04-15T01:43:50Z

Donmike10: /* Filmography */

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| birth_name = Lola Clementine C Kirke<ref name=FamilySearch-EngBRI-1990>{{cite web|title=Lola Clementine C Kirke - England and Wales, Birth Registration Index|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV4P-TG55|website=[[FamilySearch]]|accessdate=29 December 2014}}</ref>
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| alma_mater = [[Bard College]]
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'''Lola Kirke''' (born 1991) is a British-American actress known for roles in ''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]],'' ''[[Mozart in the Jungle]],''<ref name=Collider-Mozart-2014>{{cite news|last1=Radish|first1=Christina|title=Lola Kirke Talks MOZART IN THE JUNGLE, the Amazon Pilot Process, Mixing High and Low Culture, Working With David Fincher On GONE GIRL, and More|url=http://collider.com/mozart-in-the-jungle-lola-kirke-interview/|accessdate=29 December 2014|work=Collider|date=12 December 2014}}</ref> and ''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers]].''<ref name=i-D-FtN-2014>{{cite news|last1=Lieberman|first1=Charlotte|title=Downtown Girl Lola Kirke Helps Free the Nipple|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/downtown-girl-lola-kirke-helps-free-the-nipple?utm_source=idtwitter|accessdate=29 December 2014|work=[[I-D magazine]]|date=4 December 2014}}</ref><ref name=YahooStyle-GoneGirl-2014>{{cite news|last1=Garcia|first1=Laia|title=Girl You Need to Know: Lola Kirke|url=https://www.yahoo.com/style/girl-you-need-to-know-lola-kirke-105036640368.html|accessdate=29 December 2014|work=[[Yahoo!]] Style|date=15 December 2014}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Kirke was raised in New York City from the age of five.<ref name=Paper-GoneGirl-2014>{{cite news|last1=Rickman|first1=James|title=Welcome to the Jungle - Lola Kirle (Yes, Jemima's Sis) is on the Verge of Breaking Out|url=http://www.papermag.com/2014/05/lola_kirke_mozart_in_the_jungle.php|accessdate=29 December 2014|work=[[Paper (magazine)|Paper]]|date=20 May 2014}}</ref><ref name=NYTimes-GoneGirl-2014>{{cite news|last1=Baker Staats|first1=Ashley|title=Lola Kirke: No Sisterly Shadow|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/fashion/lola-kirke-no-sisterly-shadow.html|accessdate=29 December 2014|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=19 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=|first=|date=June 24, 2012 |title=Jemima Kirke|url=http://www.jkirke.com/about |work=Jemima Kirke|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Simon Kirke]], the former drummer of the rock bands [[Bad Company (band)|Bad Company]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref name=NYMag-Geminola-2013>{{cite news|last1=Cowles|first1=Charlotte|title=Lorraine Kirke on Red Wedding Dresses, Dressing Her Daughter Jemima on Girls|url=http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/02/lorraine-kirke-on-red-wedding-dresses-and-girls.html|accessdate=29 December 2014|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|date=4 February 2013}}</ref> Her mother is Lorraine (née Dellal) Kirke, the owner of [[Geminola]],<ref name=NYMag-Geminola-2013 /> a vintage boutique in New York City that supplied a number of outfits for the television series ''[[Sex and the City]]''.<ref name=TeenVogue-Geminola-2014>{{cite news| last1=Rubin|first1=Julia|title=Exclusive! Jemima Kirke and Her Stylish Sisters Model for Their Mom's Store|url=http://www.teenvogue.com/fashion/summer-trends/2013-06/geminola-video|accessdate=29 December 2014|work=[[Teen Vogue]]}}</ref><ref name="Geminola">{{cite web |title=Geminola |url=http://www.geminola.com/Press%20Photos.html|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref>

Her father is of English and Scottish descent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ethnicelebs.com/jemima-kirke |title=Jemima Kirke — EthniCelebs - Celebrity Ethnicity |What Nationality Background Ancestry Race |publisher=Ethnicelebs.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-25}}</ref> Her maternal grandfather, [[Jack Dellal]], was a British businessman of Iraqi Jewish descent, and Kirke's maternal grandmother was Israeli.<ref>[http://letmypeoplegrow.org/2012/04/jews-news-laura-nyro-scarlett-johansson-gwyneth-paltrow/ Jews in the News: Jews Rock Hall of Fame, A Minyan of Marvel Heroes]. Letmypeoplegrow.org (2012-06-23). Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref><ref>Dempster, Nigel (1999-02-09). [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109780290.html Jack the lad to become a dad]. Daily Mail (London).</ref> Kirke has two sisters, [[Jemima Kirke|Jemima]] and [[Domino Kirke|Domino]]. She is a cousin of curator [[Alexander Dellal]] and model [[Alice Dellal]].

Kirke graduated from [[Bard College]] in 2012.<ref name=NYTimes-GoneGirl-2014 />

== Filmography ==
'''Film'''
* 2015: ''[[Mena (film)|Mena]]'' as Judy Downing
* 2015: ''Mistress America'' as Tracy
* 2015: ''[[Fallen (2015 film)|Fallen]]'' as Penn
* 2014: ''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]]'' as Greta
* 2014: ''[[Song One (film)|Song One]]'' as Rema
* 2014: ''[[Free the Nipple]]'' as Liv<ref name=NYMag-FtN-2014>{{cite news|last1=Stoeffel|first1=Kat|title=Watch Lola Kirke Argue for Topless Journalism|url=http://nymag.com/thecut/2014/12/watch-lola-kirke-argue-for-topless-journalism.html|accessdate=29 December 2014|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|date=8 December 2014}}</ref>
* 2013: ''[[Reaching for the Moon (2013 film)|Reaching for the Moon]]'' as Margaret
* 2011: ''[[Another Happy Day]]'' as Charlie

'''Television'''
* 2014: ''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' as Hailey
* 2014: ''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers]]'' as Hailey
* 2013: ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' as Gabby Shaw

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3860305}}

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Thomas Middleditch

2014-11-10T19:30:53Z

Donmike10: /* 2011 */

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'''Thomas Middleditch''' (born March 10, 1982) is a Canadian [[actor]], [[comedian]], and [[television writer]], known for his lead roles as Justin Frost in the 2009 romantic comedy ''[[Splinterheads]]''<ref name="Splinterheads" /> and as Richard Hendriks in the [[HBO]] series ''[[Silicon Valley (TV series)|Silicon Valley]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hbo.com/silicon-valley |title=Silicon Valley | Homepage |publisher=HBO |date= |accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref>

== Life and career ==
Middleditch is from [[Nelson, British Columbia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wherevent.com/detail/Main-Events-Shows-THOMAS-MIDDLEDITCH-SO-BAD-IT-S-GOOD-MOVIE-NIGHT-LIVE-IN-NELSON |title=Thomas Middleditch So Bad It'S Good Movie Night! Live In Nelson |publisher=Wherevent |date=2013-09-27 |accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref> He appeared in the 2009 romantic comedy ''[[Splinterheads]]'' as lead role of Justin Frost.<ref name=Splinterheads>{{cite news|last=Debruge|first=Peter|title=Review: ‘Splinterheads’|url=http://variety.com/2009/film/reviews/splinterheads-1200477598/|accessdate=2 February 2014|newspaper=variety.com|date=5 November 2009}}</ref>

===2010===
On March 25, 2010, he joined a [[CBS]] pilot ''Hitched'', written by [[Josh Schwartz]] and directed by [[Rob Greenberg]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Two CBS pilots add cast members|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/imdb/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1004078625&vnu_special_account_code=thrsiteimdbpro|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=25 March 2010}}</ref>

===2011===

On May 5, 2011 Middleditch made his first appearance in ''[[Jake and Amir]]'', in the episode "Jake and Amir: Doobs".<ref>http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6500252/jake-and-amir-doobs</ref> He has made several returns to the [[web series]] including on November 17, 2011 for "Jake and Amir: Doobs Part 2",<ref>http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6649726/jake-and-amir-doobs-part-2</ref>, on November 20, 2012 for "Jake and Amir: Doobs Part 3",<ref>http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6849710/jake-and-amir-doobs-3</ref>, on March 5, 2013 for "Jake and Amir: Movie Date",<ref>http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6875604/jake-and-amir-movie-with-ben-schwartz-and-thomas-middleditch</ref> and on March 12, 2013 for "Jake and Amir: Movie Date Part 2". <ref>http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6876947/jake-and-amir-movies-pt-2</ref> Due to excessive Doobs-related "spamming" across the various social media accounts of Middleditch, the beloved character was ultimately retired.<ref>http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6876947/jake-and-amir-movies-pt-2</ref>

On May 31, 2011, Middleditch joined the cast of the [[Paramount Pictures]]' comedy film ''[[Fun Size]]'', directed by Josh Schwartz.<ref>{{cite news|title=Johnny Knoxville, Unique Blend of Cast Join 'Fun Size' Comedy|url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/24792|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=bloody-disgusting.com|date=31 May 2011}}</ref> On August 8, 2011, he joined ''Road to Nardo'',<ref>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title=Middleditch takes ‘Road to Nardo’|url=http://variety.com/2011/film/news/middleditch-takes-road-to-nardo-1118041071/|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=variety.com|date=8 August 2011}}</ref> a film that would have been [[Scot Armstrong]]'s directorial debut. On December 12, 2011, he joined [[Jay Roach]]'s ''[[The Campaign (film)|The Campaign]]'', starring [[Will Ferrell]] and [[Zach Galifianakis]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title=Middleditch in Warners’ team of ‘Rivals’|url=http://variety.com/2011/film/news/middleditch-in-warners-team-of-rivals-1118047397/|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=variety.com|date=12 December 2011}}</ref> In autumn of the same year, he pitched a cartoon called ''Worst Friends Forever'' to [[MTV]], but it never made it to air.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Schneider |url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/MTV-Beavis-Butthead-Worst-Friends-Forever-1039682.aspx |title=Exclusive: MTV Developing Another Animated Series with Beavis and Butt-head Producers |publisher=TV Guide |date=2011-11-11 |accessdate=2014-05-14}}</ref><ref>[https://www.rikilindhome.com/2012/09/18/making-it-61-thomas-middleditch/ Making It #61: Thomas Middleditch], 58:25 to 59:09: "not in my hands anymore"</ref>

===2012===

On July 23, 2012, Middleditch joined the cast of the comedy film ''[[Someone Marry Barry]]'', directed and written by [[Rob Pearlstein]] and produced by [[Barry Josephson]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Tyler Labine, Damon Wayans Jr., Lucy Punch Starring in Comedy 'Someone Marry Barry'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tyler-labine-damon-wayans-jr-lucy-punch-353224|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=23 July 2012}}</ref> On August 23, 2012, he had a role on ''[[The Office (U.S. TV series)|The Office]]''{{'}}s final season episode "[[The Farm (The Office)|The Farm]]".<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Thomas Middleditch Cast As Dwight’s Brother On ‘The Office’ Spinoff|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/thomas-middleditch-cast-as-dwights-brother-on-the-office-spinoff/|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=deadline.com|date=23 August 2012}}</ref>

===2013===

He worked in a 2013 comedy fantasy film ''[[The Brass Teapot]]'', directed by [[Ramaa Mosley]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Debruge|first=Peter|title=Film Review: ‘The Brass Teapot’|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/film-review-the-brass-teapot-1200332230/|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=variety.com|date=2 April 2013}}</ref> He also worked in a 2013 [[CBS Films]] coming-of-age comedy ''Toy's House'', later re-titled ''[[The Kings of Summer]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Cunningham|first=Todd|title='Toy's House' Goes to CBS Films|url=http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/sundance-2013-toys-house-goes-cbs-films-74276|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=thewrap.com|date=22 January 2013}}</ref>

On January 30, 2013, Middleditch joined the [[HBO]]'s dark comedy pilot ''[[Silicon Valley (TV series)|Silicon Valley]]'', directed by [[Mike Judge]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=T.J. Miller, Thomas Middleditch Cast In Mike Judge’s HBO Comedy Pilot ‘Silicon Valley’|url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/01/t-j-miller-thomas-middleditch-cast-in-mike-judges-hbo-comedy-pilot-silicon-valley/|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=deadline.com|date=30 January 2013}}</ref> On April 23, 2013, he was added to the cast of the comedy film ''[[Search Party (film)|Search Party]]'', a directorial debut of [[Scot Armstrong]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title='Search Party' Finds Its Stars, Begins Shooting Next Week|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/search-party-finds-stars-begins-444776|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=23 April 2013}}</ref>

Middleditch made a small cameo appearance in the 2013 film ''[[The Wolf of Wall Street (2013 film)|The Wolf of Wall Street]]'', where [[Jonah Hill]] eats his character's pet goldfish.

On ''[[The Pete Holmes Show]]'', he has played [[Nightcrawler (comics)|Nightcrawler]] and [[Gambit (comics)|Gambit]] from the ''[[X-Men]]'' and [[Vega (Street Fighter)|Vega]] and [[Ken Masters|Ken]] from ''[[Street Fighter II]]''.

Wednesday October 16 saw the announcement of the [[Disney XD]]-produced animated series ''Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero'', starring Middleditch as the titular multiverse-hopping hero. The series is slated for a Fall 2014 release [http://www.deadline.com/2013/10/disney-xd-orders-animated-series-penn-zero-part-time-hero/].

===2014===
On January 21, 2014, Middleditch was added to the cast of [[DreamWorks Animation]]'s animated feature ''Captain Underpants'', based on [[Dav Pilkey]]'s book ''[[Captain Underpants]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Abramovitch|first=Seth|title=Ed Helms, Kevin Hart Slip Into DreamWorks Animation's 'Captain Underpants'|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ed-helms-kevin-hart-slip-673028|accessdate=4 February 2014|newspaper=hollywoodreporter.com|date=21 January 2014}}</ref> He is also starring in ''[[The Final Girls]]'' and ''[[The Bronze (film)|The Bronze]]''.{{cn|date=August 2014}}

== References ==
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== External links ==
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Gott ist nicht tot

2014-10-28T22:45:08Z

Donmike10: /* Cast */

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| name = God's Not Dead
| image = God's Not Dead.jpg
| caption = Theatrical released poster
| director = [[Harold Cronk]]
| producer = Michael Scott Russell Wolfe Anna Zielinski
| writer = Cary Solomon Chuck Konzelman
| based on = {{Based on|''God's Not Dead: Evidence For God In An Age Of Uncertainty''|Rice Broocks}}
| starring = [[Kevin Sorbo]] [[Shane Harper]] [[David A. R. White]] [[Dean Cain]] [[Newsboys]] [[Willie Robertson]] [[Korie Robertson]]
| music = Will Musser [[Newsboys]]
| cinematography = Brian Shanley
| editing = Vance Null
| studio = [[Pure Flix Entertainment]] Red Entertainment Group
| distributor = Pure Flix Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2014|03|21}}
| runtime = 113 minutes<ref>{{cite web|title=''GOD'S NOT DEAD'' (PG)|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/gods-not-dead-film|work=Kingdom Cinemas|publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|date=April 7, 2014|accessdate=April 8, 2014}}</ref>
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget = $2 million<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2014/04/kermit-gosnell-tv-movie-kevin-sorbo/ |title=‘God’s Not Dead’s Kevin Sorbo Takes Hollywood & Media To Task As He Backs Crowdfunding Campaign For Telefilm On Convicted Abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell | publisher=[[deadline.com]] | work=[Deadline] | accessdate=April 5, 2014}}</ref>
| gross = $62,630,732<ref name= "BOM">{{cite web|url= http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=godsnotdead.htm|title=God's Not Dead (2014)|work= [[Box Office Mojo]]|publisher= [[Amazon.com]]|accessdate= August 14, 2014}}</ref>
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'''''God's Not Dead''''' is a 2014 [[Christian film industry|Christian drama film]] directed by [[Harold Cronk]], and stars [[Kevin Sorbo]], [[Shane Harper]], [[David A. R. White]] and [[Dean Cain]]. The film was released to theaters on March 21, 2014, by [[Pure Flix Entertainment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/gods-not-dead-film-review-690393 |title=God's Not Dead: Film Review |publisher=The Hollywood Reporter |date=March 21, 2014 |accessdate=April 26, 2014}}</ref>

==Plot==
Josh Wheaton ([[Shane Harper]]), a [[Christian]] college student, enrolls in a [[philosophy]] class taught by Professor Jeffrey Radisson ([[Kevin Sorbo]]), an [[atheism|atheist]], who demands that his students sign a declaration that "God is dead" to get a passing grade. Josh is the only student in the class who refuses to sign and is then required by Radisson to debate the topic with him, with the class members deciding who wins.

Radisson gives Josh twenty minutes at the end of the first three lecture sessions to argue that God exists. In the first two debates, Radisson has counter arguments for all of Josh's points. Josh's girlfriend Kara (Cassidy Gifford) breaks up with him, fearing that standing up to Radisson will jeopardize their academic future. Ultimately, it comes down to the third and final debate between Radisson and Josh, who again both make compelling points. Josh then halts his line of debate to pose a question to Radisson: "Why do you hate God?" After Josh repeats the question twice more, Radisson explodes in rage, confirming he hates God for his mother's death that left him alone despite his prayers. Josh then casually asks Radisson how he can hate someone that doesn't exist. In the end, Martin (Paul Kwo), a foreign exchange student whose father had encouraged him not to convert to Christianity so he can stay focused with the class, stands up and says "God's not dead." Almost the entire class follows Martin's lead, causing Radisson to leave the room in defeat.

Against the backdrop of the debates, a series of peripherally related subplots develop. Radisson dates Mina (Cory Oliver), a Christian whom he often belittles in front of his fellow atheist colleagues. Her brother Mark ([[Dean Cain]]), a successful businessman and atheist, refuses to visit their mother, who suffers from dementia. Mark's girlfriend, Amy (Trisha LaFache), is a left-wing blogger who writes articles critical of [[Duck Dynasty]]. When she is diagnosed with cancer, Mark dumps her. A [[Muslim]] student named Ayisha (Hadeel Sittu) secretly converts to Christianity and is disowned by her father when he finds out.

After the final debate, Josh invites Martin to attend the [[Newsboys]] concert that is in town. Radisson reads a letter from his late mother, and is moved to reconcile with Mina. Amy confronts the Newsboys in their dressing room, only to admit that she wants to get to know God. While on his way to find Mina, Radisson is struck by a car and fatally injured. Reverend Dave ([[David A. R. White]]) finds him and guides him in becoming a Christian as he dies. Mark at last visits his mother, only to taunt her; she responds that all of his financial success was given to him by [[Satan]].

As the film ends, the Newsboys play a video clip of [[Willie Robertson]] congratulating Josh. The Newsboys then play their song "God's Not Dead", dedicating it to Josh.<ref>[http://godsnotdeadthemovie.com/synopsis Godsnotdeadthemovie.com]</ref>

==Cast==
* [[Shane Harper]] as Josh Wheaton
* [[Kevin Sorbo]] as Professor Jeffery Radisson
* [[David A. R. White]] as Reverend Dave
* Trisha LaFache as Amy Ryan
* Hadeel Sittu as Ayisha
* [[Marco Khan]] as Misrab
* Cory Oliver as Mina
* [[Dean Cain]] as Mark
* Jim Gleason as Ward Wheaton
* Benjamin Onyango as Reverend Jude
* [[Cassidy Gifford]] as Kara
* Paul Kwo as Martin Yip

The film also includes [[Cameo appearance]]s by the Christian pop-rock band [[Newsboys]] and by [[Willie Robertson]] and his wife, Korie, of ''[[Duck Dynasty]]'' fame.

==Production==
The film was shot from October to November 2012, in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]], with the concert scene done in [[Houston, Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Schoen|first=Taylor|title=Christian movie filming on campus|url=http://www.lsureveille.com/entertainment/film/christian-movie-filming-on-campus/article_37b30f32-32d1-11e2-b1d3-0019bb30f31a.html?mode=story|work=[[The Daily Reveille]]|accessdate=August 30, 2013|date=November 12, 2012}}</ref>

Russell Wolfe, the CEO of Pure Flix Entertainment, stated that: {{quote|the inspiration behind the setting of the movie dates back a few years ago. I was in a meeting at Pinnacle Forum and [[Alan Sears]] from [[Alliance Defending Freedom]], was speaking. He was speaking about a young girl who was asked to do some things that went against her faith and got in trouble for not doing them. That story put my jaw on the floor and made me think about how many students go to college as a Christian and how few stay a Christian after they finish their four years. It was that story that inspired me to set the movie on a college campus.|Russell Wolfe<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.alliancedefendingfreedom.org/2014/02/14/exclusive-interview-with-gods-not-dead-movie-director/|title=Exclusive Interview With Pure Flix Entertainment for God’s Not Dead Movie|date=February 14, 2014|publisher=Alliance Defending Freedom|accessdate=April 2, 2014}}</ref>}}

==Reception==

===Critical reception===
The film has been panned by critics, currently holding a score of 16 out of 100 on [[Metacritic]] indicating "overwhelming dislike", based on six critics,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/movie/gods-not-dead |title=God's Not Dead Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=October 12, 2014}}</ref> and a rating of 17% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]] based on 18 reviews {{as of|2014|5|lc=yes}}.<ref>Rotten Tomatoes, "[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gods_not_dead/ Rotten Tomatoes God's Not Dead]". Accessed April 17, 2014.</ref>

Writing for ''[[The A.V. Club]]'', Todd VanDerWerff gave the film a D-, saying "Even by the rather lax standards of the Christian film industry, ''God's Not Dead'' is a disaster. It's an uninspired amble past a variety of Christian-email-forward bogeymen that feels far too long at just 113 minutes".<ref>{{cite web|author=By Todd VanDerWerff |url=http://www.avclub.com/review/gods-not-dead-mess-even-christian-film-standards-202571 |title=God’s Not Dead is a mess even by Christian film standards · Movie Review · The A.V. Club |publisher=Avclub.com |date=March 24, 2014 |accessdate=April 26, 2014}}</ref> Reviewer Scott Foundas of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' wrote "...even grading on a generous curve, this strident melodrama about the insidious efforts of America's university system to silence true believers on campus is about as subtle as a stack of Bibles falling on your head...."<ref>{{cite web|author=Scott Foundas Chief Film Critic @foundasonfilm |url=http://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-gods-not-dead-1201142881 |title=‘God’s Not Dead’ Review: A Ham-Fisted Christian Melodrama |publisher=Variety |date=March 22, 2014 |accessdate=April 26, 2014}}</ref> Steve Pulaski of ''Influx Magazine'', however, was less critical of the film, giving it a C+ and stating "''God's Not Dead'' has issues, many of them easy to spot and heavily distracting. However, it's surprisingly effective in terms of message, acting, and insight, which are three fields Christian cinema seems to struggle with the most".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://influxmagazine.com/gods-not-dead/ |title=God’s Not Dead | Influx Magazine |publisher=Influxmagazine.com |date= |accessdate=April 26, 2014}}</ref>

A number of sources have cited the film's similarities to a popular [[urban legend]]. The basic premise of a Christian student debating an atheist professor and winning in front of the class has been the subject of a popular [[Chick tract]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Noah' Washes Away Competition At The Box Office|url=http://www.etonline.com/movies/144928_Noah_Washes_Away_Competition_At_The_Box_Office/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="God’s Not Dead," But this Trope Is|url=http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christandpopculture/2013/10/gods-not-dead-but-this-trope-is/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=If an anti-atheist story on Snopes were made into a film, it’d be this one|url=http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2013/09/10/if-an-anti-atheist-story-on-snopes-were-made-into-a-film-itd-be-this-one/}}</ref>

===Christian response===
The [[Alliance Defending Freedom]], [[American Heritage Girls]], Faith Driven Consumer, Denison Forum on Truth and Culture, [[Trevecca Nazarene University]], [[The Dove Foundation]] and Ratio Christi have all endorsed the film.<ref name="Endorsements">{{cite web|url=http://godsnotdeadthemovie.com/endorsements|title=God's Not Dead - Endorsements|publisher=Pure Flix Entertainment|accessdate=April 1, 2014}}</ref>

{{quote|I believe Christians should go see this movie because it will strengthen their faith and help them question situations about how they stood up or backed down for their faith. It will also encourage them to share their faith more.|[[Alliance Defending Freedom]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Exclusive Interview With Pure Flix Entertainment for God’s Not Dead Movie|url=http://blog.alliancedefendingfreedom.org/2014/02/14/exclusive-interview-with-gods-not-dead-movie-director/}}</ref> }}

Dave Hartline of ''The American Catholic'' gave ''God's Not Dead'' a positive review and hoped that other films like it will follow.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://the-american-catholic.com/2014/03/30/gods-not-dead-theres-something-happening-here/|title=God’s not dead; There’s something happening here|publisher=American Catholic|accessdate=April 2, 2014|quote=Slowly but surely with movies like God’s Not Dead, others will follow, and the old secular guard will not like it and force us to endure some trials and tribulations.}}</ref> Nick Olszyk of ''[[Ignatius Press|Catholic World Report]]'' gave it his highest rating of five reels, calling the film "a tremendously entertaining film that leads to God, not in addition to its quality but through its quality."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholicworldreport.com/Blog/3050/crash_meets_mere_christianity.aspx|title= Crash Meets Mere Christianity|last=Olszyk|first=Nick|publisher=Catholic World Report|accessdate=April 4, 2014}}</ref> Vincent Funaro of ''[[The Christian Post]]'' praised the film for being "a hit for believers and may even appeal to skeptics searching for answers."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://global.christianpost.com/news/gods-not-dead-review-encouragement-for-believers-facing-secular-hosility-118316/#JcYotb4HaDyL36Yf.99|title='God's Not Dead' Review: Encouragement for Believers Facing Secular Hostility|last=Funaro|first=Vincent|publisher=The Christian Post|accessdate=August 5, 2014}}</ref>

Evangelical [[Michael Gerson]], however, was highly critical of the film and its message, writing "The main problem with ''God’s Not Dead'' is not its cosmology or ethics but its anthropology. It assumes that human beings are made out of cardboard. Academics are arrogant and cruel. Liberal bloggers are preening and snarky (well, maybe the movie has a point here). Unbelievers disbelieve because of personal demons. It is characterization by caricature."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/michael-gerson-noah-gods-not-dead-are-movies-lacking-grace/2014/03/31/6a57b63e-b8ec-11e3-899e-bb708e3539dd_story.html|title=Michael Gerson: ‘Noah,’ ‘God’s Not Dead’ are movies lacking grace - The Washington Post|last=Gerson|first=Michael|date=March 21, 2014|work=[[The Washington Post]]|publisher=The Washington Post|accessdate=April 2, 2014}}</ref> John Mulderig echoed similar concerns in his review for the [[Catholic News Service]], stating: "There might be the kernel of an intriguing documentary buried within director Harold Cronk's stacked-deck drama, given the extent of real-life academic hostility toward religion. But even faith-filled moviegoers will sense the claustrophobia of the echo chamber within which this largely unrealistic picture unfolds."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholicnews.com/data/movies/14mv038.htm|title= God's Not Dead|last=Mulderig|first=John|publisher=[[Catholic News Service]]|accessdate=April 2, 2014}}</ref>

On the other side of the spectrum, the Young Earth Creationist apologetics ministry, [[Answers in Genesis]], would not endorse the film because of the promotion of several unbiblical elements.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://answersingenesis.org/reviews/movies/gods-not-dead-movie-review/|title=God’s Not Dead Movie Review|last=Patterson|first=Roger|publisher=Answers in Genesis |date=February 25, 2014 |accessdate=August 30, 2014}}</ref>

===Commercial performance===
Although critically panned, the film has met with significant success at the box office. In its first weekend of release, the film earned $8.6 million domestically from 780 theaters, causing ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'''s Adam Markovitz to refer to it as "The biggest surprise of the weekend".<ref>{{cite web|last=Highfill |first=Samantha |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/03/23/box-office-report-divergent/ |title=Box office report: 'Divergent' heads straight for $56 million win | Inside Movies | EW.com |publisher=Insidemovies.ew.com |date=March 23, 2014 |accessdate=April 26, 2014}}</ref>

The film began its international roll-out in Mexico on April 4, 2014. The movie grossed $89,021 its opening weekend. As of June 18, 2014, the movie has a worldwide total of $62 million, against the $2 million budget.<ref name= "BOM"/>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{official website|http://godsnotdeadthemovie.com/}}
* {{IMDb title|2528814|God's Not Dead}}

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Lola Kirke

2014-10-13T17:20:45Z

Donmike10: These articles seem to all say she was raised in NYC

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'''Lola Kirke''' is a British-American actress.

==Personal life==
Kirke was raised in [[New York City]].<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/fashion/lola-kirke-no-sisterly-shadow.html?_r=0</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=|first=|date=June 24, 2012 |title=Jemima Kirke|url=http://www.jkirke.com/about |work=Jemima Kirke|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Simon Kirke]], the former drummer of the rock bands [[Bad Company (band)|Bad Company]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref>[http://www.freewebs.com/simonkirke/interviewsreviews.htm Interviews & Reviews – Simon Kirke Official Website]. Freewebs.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref> Her mother is Lorraine (née Dellal) Kirke, the owner of [[Geminola]], a vintage boutique in New York City that supplied a number of outfits for the television series ''[[Sex and the City]]''.<ref name="Geminola">{{cite web |title=Geminola |url=http://www.geminola.com/Press%20Photos.html|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref>

Her father is of [[English people|English]] and [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ethnicelebs.com/jemima-kirke |title=Jemima Kirke — EthniCelebs - Celebrity Ethnicity |What Nationality Background Ancestry Race |publisher=Ethnicelebs.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-25}}</ref> Her maternal grandfather, [[Jack Dellal]], was a British businessman of Iraqi Jewish descent, and Kirke's maternal grandmother was Israeli.<ref>[http://letmypeoplegrow.org/2012/04/jews-news-laura-nyro-scarlett-johansson-gwyneth-paltrow/ Jews in the News: Jews Rock Hall of Fame, A Minyan of Marvel Heroes]. Letmypeoplegrow.org (2012-06-23). Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref><ref>Dempster, Nigel (1999-02-09). [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109780290.html Jack the lad to become a dad]. Daily Mail (London).</ref> Kirke has two sisters, [[Jemima Kirke|Jemima]] and [[Domino Kirke|Domino]]. She is a cousin of curator [[Alexander Dellal]] and model [[Alice Dellal]].

==Filmography==
'''Film'''
*''[[Fallen (2015 film)|Fallen]]'' as Penn (2015)
*''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]]'' as Greta (2014)
*''[[Girlrillaz]]'' as Liv (2014)
*''[[Reaching for the Moon (2013 film)|Reaching for the Moon]]'' as Margaret (2013)
*''[[Another Happy Day]]'' as Charlie (2011)

'''Television'''
*''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' as Hailey (2014)
*''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers'']] as Hailey (2014)
*''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' as Gabby Shaw (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3860305}}

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Lola Kirke

2014-08-25T19:32:49Z

Donmike10: /* External links */

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'''Lola Kirke''' is a British-American actress.

==Personal life==
Kirke was raised in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web |last=|first=|date=June 24, 2012 |title=Jemima Kirke|url=http://www.jkirke.com/about |work=Jemima Kirke|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Simon Kirke]], the former drummer of the rock bands [[Bad Company (band)|Bad Company]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref>[http://www.freewebs.com/simonkirke/interviewsreviews.htm Interviews & Reviews – Simon Kirke Official Website]. Freewebs.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref> Her mother is Lorraine (née Dellal) Kirke, the owner of [[Geminola]], a vintage boutique in New York City that supplied a number of outfits for the television series ''[[Sex and the City]]''.<ref name="Geminola">{{cite web |title=Geminola |url=http://www.geminola.com/Press%20Photos.html|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref>

Her father is of [[English people|English]] and [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ethnicelebs.com/jemima-kirke |title=Jemima Kirke — EthniCelebs - Celebrity Ethnicity |What Nationality Background Ancestry Race |publisher=Ethnicelebs.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-25}}</ref> Her maternal grandfather, [[Jack Dellal]], was a British businessman of Iraqi Jewish descent, and Kirke's maternal grandmother was Israeli.<ref>[http://letmypeoplegrow.org/2012/04/jews-news-laura-nyro-scarlett-johansson-gwyneth-paltrow/ Jews in the News: Jews Rock Hall of Fame, A Minyan of Marvel Heroes]. Letmypeoplegrow.org (2012-06-23). Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref><ref>Dempster, Nigel (1999-02-09). [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109780290.html Jack the lad to become a dad]. Daily Mail (London).</ref> Kirke has two sisters, [[Jemima Kirke|Jemima]] and [[Domino Kirke|Domino]]. She is a cousin of curator [[Alexander Dellal]] and model [[Alice Dellal]].

==Filmography==
'''Film'''
*''[[Fallen (2015 film)|Fallen]]'' as Penn (2015)
*''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]]'' as Greta (2014)
*''[[Girlrillaz]]'' as Liv (2014)
*''[[Reaching for the Moon (2013 film)|Reaching for the Moon]]'' as Margaret (2013)
*''[[Another Happy Day]]'' as Charlie (2011)

'''Television'''
*''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' as Hailey (2014)
*''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers'']] as Hailey (2014)
*''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' as Gabby Shaw (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3860305}}

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Lola Kirke

2014-08-25T17:14:20Z

Donmike10:

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'''Lola Kirke''' is a British-American actress.

==Personal life==
Kirke was raised in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web |last=|first=|date=June 24, 2012 |title=Jemima Kirke|url=http://www.jkirke.com/about |work=Jemima Kirke|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Simon Kirke]], the former drummer of the rock bands [[Bad Company (band)|Bad Company]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref>[http://www.freewebs.com/simonkirke/interviewsreviews.htm Interviews & Reviews – Simon Kirke Official Website]. Freewebs.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref> Her mother is Lorraine (née Dellal) Kirke, the owner of [[Geminola]], a vintage boutique in New York City that supplied a number of outfits for the television series ''[[Sex and the City]]''.<ref name="Geminola">{{cite web |title=Geminola |url=http://www.geminola.com/Press%20Photos.html|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref>

Her father is of [[English people|English]] and [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ethnicelebs.com/jemima-kirke |title=Jemima Kirke — EthniCelebs - Celebrity Ethnicity |What Nationality Background Ancestry Race |publisher=Ethnicelebs.com |date= |accessdate=2014-08-25}}</ref> Her maternal grandfather, [[Jack Dellal]], was a British businessman of Iraqi Jewish descent, and Kirke's maternal grandmother was Israeli.<ref>[http://letmypeoplegrow.org/2012/04/jews-news-laura-nyro-scarlett-johansson-gwyneth-paltrow/ Jews in the News: Jews Rock Hall of Fame, A Minyan of Marvel Heroes]. Letmypeoplegrow.org (2012-06-23). Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref><ref>Dempster, Nigel (1999-02-09). [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109780290.html Jack the lad to become a dad]. Daily Mail (London).</ref> Kirke has two sisters, [[Jemima Kirke|Jemima]] and [[Domino Kirke|Domino]]. She is a cousin of curator [[Alexander Dellal]] and model [[Alice Dellal]].

==Filmography==
'''Film'''
*''[[Fallen (2015 film)|Fallen]]'' as Penn (2015)
*''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]]'' as Greta (2014)
*''[[Girlrillaz]]'' as Liv (2014)
*''[[Reaching for the Moon (2013 film)|Reaching for the Moon]]'' as Margaret (2013)
*''[[Another Happy Day]]'' as Charlie (2011)

'''Television'''
*''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' as Hailey (2014)
*''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers'']] as Hailey (2014)
*''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' as Gabby Shaw (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3860305}}

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Lola Kirke

2014-08-25T17:13:47Z

Donmike10: /* Personal life */

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'''Lola Kirke''' is a British-American actress.

==Personal life==
Kirke was raised in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web |last=|first=|date=June 24, 2012 |title=Jemima Kirke|url=http://www.jkirke.com/about |work=Jemima Kirke|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Simon Kirke]], the former drummer of the rock bands [[Bad Company (band)|Bad Company]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref>[http://www.freewebs.com/simonkirke/interviewsreviews.htm Interviews & Reviews – Simon Kirke Official Website]. Freewebs.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref> Her mother is Lorraine (née Dellal) Kirke, the owner of [[Geminola]], a vintage boutique in New York City that supplied a number of outfits for the television series ''[[Sex and the City]]''.<ref name="Geminola">{{cite web |title=Geminola |url=http://www.geminola.com/Press%20Photos.html|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref>

Her father is of [[English people|English]] and [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent. <ref>http://ethnicelebs.com/jemima-kirke</ref> Her maternal grandfather, [[Jack Dellal]], was a British businessman of Iraqi Jewish descent, and Kirke's maternal grandmother was Israeli.<ref>[http://letmypeoplegrow.org/2012/04/jews-news-laura-nyro-scarlett-johansson-gwyneth-paltrow/ Jews in the News: Jews Rock Hall of Fame, A Minyan of Marvel Heroes]. Letmypeoplegrow.org (2012-06-23). Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref><ref>Dempster, Nigel (1999-02-09). [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109780290.html Jack the lad to become a dad]. Daily Mail (London).</ref> Kirke has two sisters, [[Jemima Kirke|Jemima]] and [[Domino Kirke|Domino]]. She is a cousin of curator [[Alexander Dellal]] and model [[Alice Dellal]].

==Filmography==
'''Film'''
*''[[Fallen (2015 film)|Fallen]]'' as Penn (2015)
*''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]]'' as Greta (2014)
*''[[Girlrillaz]]'' as Liv (2014)
*''[[Reaching for the Moon (2013 film)|Reaching for the Moon]]'' as Margaret (2013)
*''[[Another Happy Day]]'' as Charlie (2011)

'''Television'''
*''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' as Hailey (2014)
*''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers'']] as Hailey (2014)
*''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' as Gabby Shaw (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3860305}}

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Lola Kirke

2014-08-25T17:03:12Z

Donmike10: /* Filmography */

{{Infobox person
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'''Lola Kirke''' is a British-American actress.

==Personal life==
Kirke was raised in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web |last=|first=|date=June 24, 2012 |title=Jemima Kirke|url=http://www.jkirke.com/about |work=Jemima Kirke|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Simon Kirke]], the former drummer of the rock bands [[Bad Company (band)|Bad Company]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref>[http://www.freewebs.com/simonkirke/interviewsreviews.htm Interviews & Reviews – Simon Kirke Official Website]. Freewebs.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref> Her mother is Lorraine (née Dellal) Kirke, the owner of [[Geminola]], a vintage boutique in New York City that supplied a number of outfits for the television series ''[[Sex and the City]]''.<ref name="Geminola">{{cite web |title=Geminola |url=http://www.geminola.com/Press%20Photos.html|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref> H

Her father is of [[English people|English]] and [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent. <ref>[http://ethnicelebs.com/jemima-kirke Kirke's Jemima Kirke]</ref> Her maternal grandfather, [[Jack Dellal]], was a British businessman of Iraqi Jewish descent, and Kirke's maternal grandmother was Israeli.<ref>[http://letmypeoplegrow.org/2012/04/jews-news-laura-nyro-scarlett-johansson-gwyneth-paltrow/ Jews in the News: Jews Rock Hall of Fame, A Minyan of Marvel Heroes]. Letmypeoplegrow.org (2012-06-23). Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref><ref>Dempster, Nigel (1999-02-09). [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109780290.html Jack the lad to become a dad]. Daily Mail (London).</ref> Kirke has two sisters, [[Jemima Kirke|Jemima]] and [[Domino Kirke|Domino]]. She is a cousin of curator [[Alexander Dellal]] and model [[Alice Dellal]].

==Filmography==
'''Film'''
*''[[Fallen (2015 film)|Fallen]]'' as Penn (2015)
*''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]]'' as Greta (2014)
*''[[Girlrillaz]]'' as Liv (2014)
*''[[Reaching for the Moon (2013 film)|Reaching for the Moon]]'' as Margaret (2013)
*''[[Another Happy Day]]'' as Charlie (2011)

'''Television'''
*''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' as Hailey (2014)
*''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers'']] as Hailey (2014)
*''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' as Gabby Shaw (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3860305}}

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Lola Kirke

2014-08-25T16:48:17Z

Donmike10:

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'''Lola Kirke''' is a British-American actress.

==Personal life==
Kirke was raised in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web |last=|first=|date=June 24, 2012 |title=Jemima Kirke|url=http://www.jkirke.com/about |work=Jemima Kirke|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Simon Kirke]], the former drummer of the rock bands [[Bad Company (band)|Bad Company]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref>[http://www.freewebs.com/simonkirke/interviewsreviews.htm Interviews & Reviews – Simon Kirke Official Website]. Freewebs.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref> Her mother is Lorraine (née Dellal) Kirke, the owner of [[Geminola]], a vintage boutique in New York City that supplied a number of outfits for the television series ''[[Sex and the City]]''.<ref name="Geminola">{{cite web |title=Geminola |url=http://www.geminola.com/Press%20Photos.html|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref> H

Her father is of [[English people|English]] and [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent. <ref>[http://ethnicelebs.com/jemima-kirke Kirke's Jemima Kirke]</ref> Her maternal grandfather, [[Jack Dellal]], was a British businessman of Iraqi Jewish descent, and Kirke's maternal grandmother was Israeli.<ref>[http://letmypeoplegrow.org/2012/04/jews-news-laura-nyro-scarlett-johansson-gwyneth-paltrow/ Jews in the News: Jews Rock Hall of Fame, A Minyan of Marvel Heroes]. Letmypeoplegrow.org (2012-06-23). Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref><ref>Dempster, Nigel (1999-02-09). [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109780290.html Jack the lad to become a dad]. Daily Mail (London).</ref> Kirke has two sisters, [[Jemima Kirke|Jemima]] and [[Domino Kirke|Domino]]. She is a cousin of curator [[Alexander Dellal]] and model [[Alice Dellal]].

==Filmography==
'''Film'''
*''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]]'' as Greta (2014)
*''[[Girlrillaz]]'' as Liv (2014)
*''[[Reaching for the Moon (2013 film)|Reaching for the Moon]]'' as Margaret (2013)
*''[[Another Happy Day]]'' as Charlie (2011)

'''Television'''
*''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' as Hailey (2014)
*''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers'']] as Hailey (2014)
*''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' as Gabby Shaw (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3860305}}

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Lola Kirke

2014-08-25T16:46:55Z

Donmike10: ←Created page with '{{Infobox person | name = Lola Kirke | image = | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = London...'

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'''Lola Kirke''' is a British-American actress.

==Personal life==
Kirke was raised in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web |last=|first=|date=June 24, 2012 |title=Jemima Kirke|url=http://www.jkirke.com/about |work=Jemima Kirke|accessdate=June 24, 2012}}</ref> She is the daughter of [[Simon Kirke]], the former drummer of the rock bands [[Bad Company (band)|Bad Company]] and [[Free (band)|Free]].<ref>[http://www.freewebs.com/simonkirke/interviewsreviews.htm Interviews & Reviews – Simon Kirke Official Website]. Freewebs.com. Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref> Her mother is Lorraine (née Dellal) Kirke, the owner of [[Geminola]], a vintage boutique in New York City that supplied a number of outfits for the television series ''[[Sex and the City]]''.<ref name="Geminola">{{cite web |title=Geminola |url=http://www.geminola.com/Press%20Photos.html|accessdate=May 6, 2012}}</ref> H

Her father is of [[English people|English]] and [[Scottish people|Scottish]] descent. <ref>[http://ethnicelebs.com/jemima-kirke Kirke's Jemima Kirke]</ref> Her maternal grandfather, [[Jack Dellal]], was a British businessman of Iraqi Jewish descent, and Kirke's maternal grandmother was Israeli.<ref>[http://letmypeoplegrow.org/2012/04/jews-news-laura-nyro-scarlett-johansson-gwyneth-paltrow/ Jews in the News: Jews Rock Hall of Fame, A Minyan of Marvel Heroes]. Letmypeoplegrow.org (2012-06-23). Retrieved on 2012-08-21.</ref><ref>Dempster, Nigel (1999-02-09). [http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-109780290.html Jack the lad to become a dad]. Daily Mail (London).</ref> Kirke has two sisters, [[Jemima Kirke|Jemima]] and [[Domino Kirke|Domino]]. She is a cousin of curator [[Alexander Dellal]] and model [[Alice Dellal]].

==Filmography==
'''Film'''
*''[[Gone Girl (film)|Gone Girl]]'' as Greta (2014)
*''[[Girlrillaz]]'' as Liv (2014)
*''[[Reaching for the Moon (2013 film)|Reaching for the Moon]]'' as Margaret (2013)
*''[[Another Happy Day]]'' as Charlie (2011)

'''Television'''
*''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' as Hailey (2014)
*''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers'']] as Hailey (2014)
*''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]'' as Gabby Shaw (2013)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|3860305}}

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Cecil Hotel

2014-05-15T01:39:00Z

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The '''Cecil Hotel''' in [[Downtown Los Angeles]] (640 S. [[Main Street (Los Angeles)|Main Street]]) is a budget hotel with 600 guest rooms (originally 700). Constructed in 1927, the hotel was intended for business travelers but in the 1950s it gained a reputation as a residence for transients. A portion of the hotel was refurbished in 2007 after new owners took over.

The Hotel is known for several suicides and its criminal activity which includes three murders.<ref name=CNN1/> Most notably, the hotel was the reported residence for serial killers [[Richard Ramirez]] in 1985 and [[Jack Unterweger]] in 1991.<ref name=CNN1>{{cite news|last=Duke|first=Alan|title=Hotel with corpse in water tank has notorious past|url=http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/21/us/california-horror-hotel/index.html|accessdate=22 February 2013|newspaper=CNN|date=22 February 2013}}</ref> It is rumored to be one of the last places [[Elizabeth Short]] was seen before her murder in 1947.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hamilton |first=Denise |url=http://www.laobserved.com/intell/2007/12/serial_killer_central.php |title=Serial Killer Central - Native Intelligence |publisher=Laobserved.com |date=2007-12-10 |accessdate=2014-05-15}}</ref>

In February 2013, the body of Elisa Lam, a 21-year-old Canadian student, was found inside one of the water supply tanks on the hotel roof. Lam went missing January 31, and her body was discovered on February 19. The body was discovered after patrons complained of low water pressure,<ref>[http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Police-Activity-Focuses-Hotel-Where-Missing-Woman-Elisa-Lame-191886411.html Body Found in Water Tank at Hotel is Missing Canadian Tourist: LAPD] NBC 4 Southern California. Retrieved 2013-02-22.</ref> with authorities later ruling Lam's death as an accidental drowning. Video surveillance footage taken from inside an elevator showed Lam acting strangely, pressing multiple buttons and waving her arms, causing widespread speculation about the cause of her death.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2013/06/20/body-in-water-tank-ruled-accidental-drowning/2443061/|title=Elisa Lam's death ruled accidental|author=William M. Welch|publisher=USA Today|date=2013-06-21}}</ref>

The Cecil Hotel is open and is being re-branded as "Stay on Main" and that is the hotel in the website redirection.

==References==
<references />

==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.thececilhotel.com/}}

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Sidd Finch

2014-04-12T00:24:31Z

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'''Sidd Finch''' was a fictional baseball player, the subject of the notorious article and [[April Fools' Day]] hoax "The Curious Case of Sidd Finch" written by [[George Plimpton]] and first published in the April 1, 1985 issue of ''[[Sports Illustrated]]''. According to Plimpton, Finch was raised in an English orphanage, learned yoga in [[Tibet]], and could throw a [[fastball]] as fast as {{convert|168|mph}}.

==Hoax==
In early 1985, Mark Mulvoy, the [[managing editor]] of ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'', noticed that a cover date that year would fall on April 1. He asked [[George Plimpton]] to commemorate this with an article on [[April Fools' Day]] jokes in sports. When Plimpton found himself unable to find enough examples to craft an article, Mulvoy gave Plimpton permission to create his own hoax.<ref name=nyt/><ref name=schenectady/>

Plimpton reported that Hayden [[Gautama Buddha|Siddhartha]]<ref name=anchorage>[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=npQpAAAAIBAJ&sjid=pcAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1337,6964355&dq=sidd-finch&hl=en Anchorage Daily News - Google News Archive Search]{{dead link|date=June 2013}}</ref> "Sidd" Finch was a rookie [[baseball]] [[pitcher]] in training with the [[New York Mets]]. He also wore only one shoe—a heavy hiker's boot—when pitching. Finch, who had never played baseball before, was attempting to decide between a sports career and one playing the [[French horn]]. What was astonishing about Finch was that he could pitch a [[fastball]] at an amazing {{convert|168|mph}}, far above the record of a "mere" {{convert|103|mph}}, with pinpoint accuracy, and without needing to warm up.<ref name=anchorage/> The Mets scouting report gave Finch a "9" on fastball velocity and control: "8" is the highest score on the scale.<ref name=schenectady/>

According to Plimpton, Finch grew up in an English orphanage and was adopted by an [[Archaeology|archaeologist]] who later died in a plane crash in [[Nepal]]. After briefly attending [[Harvard University]],<ref name=anchorage/> he went to [[Tibet]] to learn "yogic mastery of mind-body" under "the great poet-saint [[Lama]] Milaraspa", which was the source of his pitching prowess.<ref name=herald>{{cite news|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=3Z9jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=GIsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=4368,37059&dq=sidd-finch&hl=en |title=Best Pranks |publisher=[[Google News]] |work=[[Spartanburg Herald-Journal]] |date=April 1, 2006 |accessdate=June 14, 2013 |page=A8}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nesn.com/2012/04/which-fictional-baseball-pitcher-could-help-the-red-sox-most.html |title=Which Fictional Baseball Pitcher Could Help Red Sox Most? - NESN Nation |publisher=NESN.com |date=April 22, 2012 |accessdate=October 22, 2012}}</ref> Finch decided not to pursue a baseball career, instead choosing to "play the [[French horn]] or [[golf]] or something."<ref name=pittsburgh/>

The story was accompanied by photographs of Finch, including one featuring a young [[Lenny Dykstra]] and another of Finch talking with the Mets' actual pitching coach, [[Mel Stottlemyre]]. The Mets played along with the hoax, even providing a uniform for Finch.

Finch was portrayed by Joe Berton, a junior high school art teacher from [[Oak Park, Illinois|Oak Park]], [[Illinois]]. ''Sports Illustrated'' photographer Lane Stewart recruited Berton, his friend, for the role.<ref name=nyt/><ref name=schenectady/> Berton posed as "Finch" for the photographs (usually with his face averted from the lens).<ref name=evening/> Berton stands at {{convert|6|ft|4|in}} and wears a size 14 shoe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-03-31/sports/ct-spt-0401-sidd-sidebar-finch--20110331_1_sidd-finch-sidd-finch-radar-gun |title=Does the real 'Sidd Finch' throw 168 mph? - Chicago Tribune |publisher=Articles.chicagotribune.com |date=March 31, 2011 |accessdate=October 22, 2012}}</ref>

Novelist [[Jonathan Dee]], who was working as Plimpton's assistant at the time, described Plimpton at the time of the writing of the article as, "a wreck. Nothing, he knew," wrote Dee years later, "falls quite so flat as a bad joke. Such was his anxiety that, for the one and only time in my five years in his employ, he asked me to come in to work on a Saturday. I still remember my naïve astonishment at the sight of a world-famous, successful writer actually agonizing over whether something he’d written was good enough, funny enough, believable enough, or whether the whole thing would wind up making him seem like a national jackass." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tinhouse.com/blog/8857/lost-found-jonathan-dee.html |title=Lost & Found: Jonathan Dee |publisher=Tin House |date=September 19, 2011 |accessdate=March 11, 2014}}</ref> Dee also talked about his role in the Finch hoax in an outtake from the documentary film [[Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/george-plimpton/web-exclusive-plimptons-famous-april-fools-joke-in-sport-illustrated/2947/ |title=Plimpton's Famous April Fool's Joke in Sport Illustrated | American Masters |publisher=PBS |date=2014-03-31 |accessdate=2014-04-12}}</ref>

==Response==
The story was released in late March 1985.<ref name=schenectady>{{cite news|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=5BAhAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WXMFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6180,3238631&dq=sidd-finch&hl=en |title=SI's Sidd Finch Story: Happy April Fools' Day |publisher=[[Google News]] |work=[[Schenectady Gazette]] |date=March 27, 1985 |first=Ben |last=Walker |accessdate=June 14, 2013}}</ref> Mets fans were overjoyed at their luck in finding such a player, and flooded ''Sports Illustrated'' with requests for more information.<ref name=herald/> The sports editor of one of New York's newspapers complained to [[Jay Horwitz]], the public relations director of the Mets, for allowing ''Sports Illustrated'' to have the scoop. Two (unnamed) [[general manager (baseball)|general managers]] called [[Commissioner of Baseball]] [[Peter Ueberroth]] to ask how their batters could face Finch safely. Meanwhile, the ''[[St. Petersburg Times]]'' sent a reporter to find Finch, and a radio [[talk show host]] claimed he saw Finch pitch.<ref name=nyt>http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/01/sports/baseball/01finch.html?pagewanted=2</ref>

The Mets gave Finch a locker between [[George Foster]] and [[Darryl Strawberry]].<ref name=evening>{{cite news|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=n_ILAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G1oDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4357,533034&dq=sidd-finch&hl=en |title=Mets' Sidd Finch retires, a legend before his time |publisher=[[Google News]] |first=Glenn |last=Miller |date=April 2, 1985 |work=[[The Evening Independent]] |accessdate=June 14, 2013}}</ref> The three major networks, [[CBS]], [[NBC]], and [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], and the local [[St. Petersburg, Florida]] newspapers sent reporters to [[Al Lang Stadium]] for a [[press conference]] about Finch. At the April 2 press conference, Berton announced his retirement.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=dx1RAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bGYDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2077,1490042&dq=sidd-finch&hl=en |title=Sidd Finch leaves baseball, a legend before his first pitch |first=John D. |last=Harris |publisher=[[Google News]] |date=April 2, 1985 |page=1C |work=[[St. Petersburg Times]] |accessdate=June 14, 2013}}</ref>

The subhead of the article read: "He's a pitcher, part yogi and part recluse. Impressively liberated from our opulent life-style, Sidd's deciding about [[yoga]] — and his future in baseball." The first letters of these words spell out "Happy [[April Fools Day]] - ah(a) fib". <ref name=schenectady/> Despite this clue and the obvious absurdity of the article, many people believed Finch actually existed. The magazine printed a much smaller article in the following April 8 issue announcing Finch's retirement. It then announced it was a hoax on April 15.

==Aftermath==
Plimpton eventually broadened his article into a novel, first published in 1987.<ref name=anchorage/> The book discussed Finch's "brief re-committment to baseball,"<ref name=pittsburgh>{{cite news|url=http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FthRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=U24DAAAAIBAJ&pg=6819,752963&dq=sidd-finch&hl=en |title=Sidd Finch lives |work=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |publisher=[[Google News]] |date=June 5, 1985 |accessdate=June 14, 2013}}</ref> in which stories of [[Sadaharu Oh]] and [[Steve Dalkowski]], as well as Finch's girlfriend, inspire Finch to stick with baseball, and he reaches Major League Baseball with the Mets.<ref name=anchorage/>

==References==
;Bibliography
* {{cite book | last = Plimpton | first = George | authorlink = George Plimpton | title = The Curious Case of Sidd Finch | year = 2004 | publisher = [[Four Walls Eight Windows]] | location = [[New York City|New York, NY]] | isbn = 1-56858-296-X }}
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==External links==
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*[http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1119283/1/index.htm ''The Curious Case of Sidd Finch'' by George Plimpton]
*[http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/Hoaxipedia/Sidd_Finch/ Museum of Hoaxes: Sidd Finch]

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Shantaram (Roman)

2014-01-15T19:07:46Z

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'''''Shantaram''''' is a 2003 [[novel]] by [[Gregory David Roberts]], in which a convicted [[Australia]]n bank robber and heroin addict who escaped from [[HM Prison Pentridge|Pentridge Prison]] flees to [[India]]. The novel is commended by many for its vivid portrayal of tumultuous life in [[Mumbai]].

== Plot summary ==
''Shantaram'' is a novel influenced by real events in the life of the author, [[Australian]] Gregory David Roberts. In 1978, Roberts was sentenced to a 19-year imprisonment in Australia after being convicted of a series of armed robberies of [[building society]] branches, [[credit unions]], and shops. In July 1980, he escaped from Victoria’s [[HM Prison Pentridge|Pentridge Prison]] in broad daylight, thereby becoming one of Australia's [[most wanted list|most wanted]] men for the next ten years.

The protagonist Lindsay (according to the book, Roberts' fake name) arrives in [[Mumbai]] carrying a false passport in the name of Lindsay Ford. Mumbai was supposed to be only a stopover on a journey that was to take him from [[New Zealand]] to [[Germany]], but he decides to stay in the city. Lindsay soon meets a local man named Prabaker whom he hires as a guide. Prabaker soon becomes his friend and names him Lin (Linbaba). Both men visit Prabaker's native village, Sunder, where Prabaker's mother decided to give Lin a new Maharashtrian name, like her own. Because she judged his nature to be blessed with peaceful happiness, she decided to call him ''Shantaram'', meaning ''Man of God's Peace''. On their way back to Mumbai, Lin and Prabaker are robbed. With all his possessions gone, Lin is forced to live in the [[slum]]s, which shelters him from the authorities. After a massive fire on the day of his arrival in the slum, he sets up a free health clinic as a way to contribute to the community. He learns about the local culture and customs in this crammed environment, gets to know and love the people he encounters, and even becomes fluent in [[Marathi language|Marathi]], the local language. He also witnesses and battles outbreaks of [[cholera]] and firestorms, becomes involved in trading with the [[leper]]s, and experiences how ethnic and marital conflicts are resolved in this densely crowded and diverse community.

The novel describes a number of foreigners of various origins, as well as local Indians, highlighting the rich diversity of life in Mumbai. Lin falls in love with Karla, a Swiss-American woman, befriends local artists and actors, landing him roles as an [[Extra (actor)|extra]] in several [[Bollywood]] movies, and is recruited by the Mumbai [[Organized crime|underworld]] for various criminal operations, including drug and weapons trade. Lin eventually lands in Mumbai's [[Arthur Road Jail|Arthur Road Prison]]. There, along with hundreds of other inmates, he endures brutal physical and mental abuse from the guards, while existing under extremely squalid conditions. However, thanks to the protection of the [[Afghanistan|Afghan]] mafia don "Abdel Khader Khan", Lin is eventually released, and begins to work in a [[black market]] currency exchange and passport forgery. Having traveled as far as Africa on trips commissioned by the mafia, Lin later goes to Afghanistan to smuggle weapons for [[mujahideen]] freedom fighters. When his mentor Khan is killed, Lin realizes he has become everything he grew to loathe and falls into depression after he returns to India. He decides that he must fight for what he believes is right, and build an honest life. The story ends with him planning to go to [[Sri Lanka]], which lays the premise for the [[sequel]] to this book.

=== Fact-based elements ===
Based on Roberts' known biography, ''Shantaram'' reads as largely factual.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2007/05/shantaram.html |title=Shantaram |publisher=Marginal Revolution |date=2007-05-17 |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref> A few parts of the story, such as Roberts' criminal history and escape from prison in Australia, are a matter of public record,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/gnt/future/Transcripts/s1048282.htm |title=Greg Roberts: |publisher=Abc.net.au |date=2004-02-18 |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref> while others remain harder (or impossible) to verify. There is a great deal of debate as to where the boundaries lie between fact and fiction in the book. Roberts has stated the characters in the story are largely invented, and that he merged different elements taken from true events and people into such events and characters like Prabaker 'of the big smile'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiamike.com/india/books-music-and-movies-f4/shantaram-t45909/ |title=Shantaram - India Travel Forum |publisher=IndiaMike.com |date= |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref> Prabhakar Kisan Khare was a real-life individual, as are the members of Khare family from the book (Kisan, Rukhma, Kishor and Parvati Khare) whose names appear on government issued identity cards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shantaram.co.in/?page_id=84 |title=Khare Family Photos |publisher=Shantaram.co.in |date=2013-03-22 |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref> The family resides in Navy Nagar slum where the lead character Shantaram also lived. The Khare family claims close association with Gregory Roberts in 1980s. Prabhakar died in an accident in 1988 in circumstances matching the event in the book.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shantaram.co.in/?p=14 |title=Fact, Fiction or Both |publisher=Shantaram |date=2013-03-25 |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref>
In March 2006, the ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'', reported they may have discovered the inspiration for the big smile of the character Prabaker as belonging to a still living cab driver called Kishore, who took Roberts to his home village.<ref>[http://www.mumbaimirror.com/nmirror/mmpaper.asp Mumbai Mirror]{{dead link|date=January 2014}}</ref> Kishore Khare, brother of Prabhakar was interviewed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shantaram.co.in/?page_id=51 |title=Kishore Khare |publisher=Shantaram.co.in |date= |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref>

==== Roberts' position, based on his interviews ====
"With respect, Shantaram is not an autobiography, it’s a novel. If the book reads like an autobiography, I take that as a very high compliment, because I structured the created narrative to read like fiction but feel like fact. I wanted the novel to have the page-turning drive of a work of fiction but to be informed by such a powerful stream of real experience that it had the authentic feel of fact."<ref name="interview - Murali K. Menon - Indian Express newspaper">{{cite web|last=Gregory David Roberts|title=interview – Indian Express newspaper|url=http://www.shantaram.com/pages/interview_2.html|accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref>

As with the novel Shantaram, the experiences in The Mountain Shadow are derived from my own real experiences, and the characters, dialogue, and narrative structure are all created.<ref name="Interview - Platform Magazine">{{cite web|last=Gregory David Roberts|title=interview – Platform Magazine|url=http://www.shantaram.com/pages/interview_4.html|accessdate=20 February 2012}}</ref>

Roberts repeatedly stated this, as on the book's official website:

"All of the characters in the novel, Shantaram, are created. None of the characters bears even a remote resemblance to any real person I’ve ever known. Proceeding from the theme of exile, all of the characters represent one or another aspect of the exile experience. None of the characters – with the exception of Johnny Cigar, who is born to a vanished (exiled) father from somewhere beyond the city – is born in Bombay." <ref>{{cite web|last=Roberts|first=Gregory David|title=THE CHARACTERS|url=http://www.shantaram.com/pages/author_essay.html|accessdate=27 November 2013}}</ref>

== Characters ==

{{Details|List of characters in Shantaram}}

== Publication history ==
Originally, ''Shantaram'' was published by Scribe Publications as a hardcover and later as a paperback. Following the mediated resolution in 2004 of a dispute that arose in 2003 between Scribe and the book’s author, [[Gregory David Roberts]], rights to all forms of the local publication of ''Shantaram'' reverted to the author after Scribe sold its remaining stock of hardbacks.<ref>[http://www.scribepublications.com.au/news/shantarampaperbackoutofprint Scribe Hardback - Out of Print]{{dead link|date=January 2014}}</ref> [[Macmillan Publishers|Pan Macmillian]] then took over publication under the [[Picador (imprint)|Picador label]].<ref>[http://www.panmacmillan.com.au/display_title.asp?ISBN=9780330423625&Author=Roberts,%20Gregory%20David Picador Edition - Softcover]</ref>

== Sequels and prequels ==
Gregory Roberts has said that ''Shantaram'' is the second book in a planned quartet; however, it is the only novel currently available. A sequel entitled ''The Mountain Shadow'' scheduled for publication on 31 May 2012 by [[Little Brown and Company|Little Brown]] as per Borders Australia was later pushed back to March 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=David |first=Gregory |url=http://www.borders.com.au/book/mountain-shadow/6909933/ |title=Buy Mountain Shadow (Books General Book) by Gregory David Roberts (9781408701621) Online at Bookworld with free shipping |publisher=Borders.com.au |date=2012-04-05 |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref> This next book is expected to be followed by a prequel, and a second sequel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050417/spectrum/book5.htm |title=The Sunday Tribune - Books |publisher=Tribuneindia.com |date= |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref>
However the release dates have been pushed back several times.

== Film adaptation ==

When the novel ''Shantaram'' was published in 2003, several parties, including actor [[Russell Crowe]], expressed interest in a film adaptation. Although Crowe was temporarily attached to a bid, [[Warner Bros.]] went forward with a $2 million bid primarily due to actor [[Johnny Depp]]'s expression of love for the book to studio executive Brad Grey. With the rights won, Depp was attached to star in the film, which was to be based on a script written by the book's author [[Gregory David Roberts]].<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | coauthors=Cathy Dunkley | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117911579.html | title=WB books adventure for Depp | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=6 October 2004 }}</ref> Roberts commended the casting choice, and the author said of his intended script, "The screenplay I am writing will be as complex and will have the same sense of layering and texturing. Thematically, it will reflect everything that is in the heart of the book and that is the exile experience, and the power of love to transform and change the heart of a person. But the book is a book and the film is a film—they are different art forms so the film will have an independent life."<ref>{{cite news | first=Jonathon | last=Moran | title=Depp perfectly cast in Shantaram, author says | work=[[Australian Associated Press]] | date=8 October 2004 }}</ref> In October 2005, Warner Bros. hired screenwriter [[Eric Roth]] to rewrite the initial draft created by Roberts.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117931606.html | title=Scribe's in custody | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=25 October 2005 }}</ref> The following November, director [[Peter Weir]] was hired by the studio to helm ''Shantaram'' and develop the script with Roth. The studio originally planned to schedule production for late 2006.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117933791.html | title=Weir to steer Depp pic | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=30 November 2005 }}</ref>

By June 2006, Weir departed from the project with a studio spokesperson citing different interpretations between the director and the studio and producers.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117945086.html | title='Shantaram' shuffling | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=11 June 2006 }}</ref> In January 2007, director [[Mira Nair]] replaced Weir at the helm. The studio anticipated production would begin by autumn 2007 for a 2008 release.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Pamela | last=McClintock | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957715.html | title=Nair, Depp journey to India film | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=18 January 2007 }}</ref> Roth began rewriting the script to lower project costs, and actor [[Amitabh Bachchan]] joined to star opposite Depp. By November 2007, the anticipated February production start was cancelled by Warner Bros, who cited the [[2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike]]'s interference with the script's readiness, the impending monsoon season in [[India]], and Depp's schedule difficulties in filming between India and New Mexico in the United States.<ref>{{cite journal | first=Michael | last=Fleming | coauthors=Anne Thompson | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976279.html | title=Strike delays 'Shantaram,' 'Nine' | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=19 November 2007 }}</ref> The studio anticipated that production would finally begin in September 2008,<ref>{{cite journal | first=Anne | last=Thompson | url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117976784.html | title=Hollywood's new scapegoat | journal=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] | date=29 November 2007 }}</ref> but by November 2009, with production not starting, ''[[The Independent]]'' reported the project had been cancelled.<ref>{{cite news | last=Akbar | first=Arifa | url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/the-diary-shantaram-film--lumiere-festival-tom-atkinson-hans-holbein-harold-evans-1819450.html | title=Underworld tale won't see light of day | work=[[The Independent]] | date=13 November 2009 }}</ref>

In May 2013, the ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'' reported that Warner Bros. has negotiated to retain the film rights until 2015, fuelling speculation that a film adaptation of ''Shantaram'' is still in the works.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/columns/mumbai-001/After-nine-years-ray-of-hope-for-Shantaram-film/articleshow/19959798.cms |title=After nine years, ray of hope for Shantaram film |publisher=Mumbai Mirror |date=2013-05-09 |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref>

In October 2013, it was announced that [[Joel Edgerton]] would be starring in the leading role, with [[Eric Roth]] penning the adaptation, and [[Johnny Depp]] now involved as a producer. Warner Bros. is in early talks with Garth Davis, co-director of the Emmy-nominated ''[[Top of the Lake]]'', to make his feature film directing debut on the movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/joel-edgerton-starring-johnny-depp-produced-shantaram-lands-a-director-20131010 |title=Joel Edgerton-Starring, Johnny Depp-Produced 'Shantaram' Lands A Director | The Playlist |publisher=Blogs.indiewire.com |date= |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Fleming |first=Mike |url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/10/warner-bros-taps-aussie-garth-davis-to-helm-joel-edgerton-in-shantaram/ |title=Warner Bros Taps Aussie Garth Davis To Helm Joel Edgerton In 'Shantaram' |publisher=Deadline.com |date= |accessdate=2014-01-15}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Wikiquote|Shantaram}}
*[http://www.shantaram.com ''Shantaram'' official website]
*{{IMDb title|id=0429087|title=Shantaram}}
*[http://www.shantaram-forum.com ''Shantaram'' Forum]
*[http://shantaram.co.in ''Shantaram Tour'' website]

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Steven M. Rales

2013-12-03T01:55:39Z

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| spouse = Christine Plank (divorced) Lalage Damerell
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| networth = {{loss}} US$ 3.2 [[1,000,000,000 (number)|billion]] (Sept 2013)<ref name=ForbesBillionaires>[http://www.forbes.com/profile/steven-rales/ Forbes: The World's Billionaires - Steven Rales] September 2013 2013</ref>
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'''Steven M. Rales''' (born 1951) is an American businessman who is chairman of [[Danaher Corporation]]. He is listed as the 118th richest person in America, with a value of $3.4 billion.<ref name="Forbes">{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/forbes-400/list/#page:2_sort:0_direction:asc_search:_filter:All%20industries_filter:All%20states_filter:All%20categories|title=Steven M. Rales Profile|work=[[Forbes]]|accessdate=20 April 2013}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Raised in a [[Jewish American|Jewish]] family,<ref>[http://washingtonjewishweek.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=60&ArticleID=11567&TM=24272.7 Washington Jewish Week: "Five local Jews make Forbes richest list"] October 7, 2009</ref> Rales is one of four sons of Norman and Ruth Rales. His father was raised in an orphanage, the [[Hebrew Orphan Asylum of New York|Hebrew Orphan Asylum]] in [[New York City]] and later became a businessman who sold his building supply company in [[Washington, D.C.]] to his employees in what was the first [[employee stock ownership plan]] (ESOP) transaction in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ruthralesjfs.org/news/2012/03/15/news/remembering-norman-r.-rales-1923-2012/|title=Remembering Norman R. Rales 1923-2012 |publisher=Jewish Family Service|date=March 15, 2012}}</ref> His father was also a philanthropist founding the Norman and Ruth Rales Foundation and the Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. Steven Rales has three brothers: Joshua, [[Mitchell Rales|Mitchell]], and Stewart.<ref>[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-03-15/news/fl-norman-rales-obit-20120315_1_norman-rales-orphanage-group-homes Sun Sentinel: "Norman Rales, orphan to wealthy businessman and philanthropist, is dead at 88" By Lisa J. Huriash] March 15, 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.ruthralesjfs.org/news/2004/04/01/news/ruth-rales-81-philanthropist/ Jewish Family Service: "Ruth Rales, 81, Philanthropist by Tal Abbady] April 1, 2004</ref>

Rales graduated in 1969 from [[Walt Whitman High School (Bethesda, Maryland)|Walt Whitman High School]], in [[Bethesda, Maryland]].<ref>{{cite news| first=Carolyn and Lynn Stander |last=Murphy |title=We Knew Them When |url=http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/sept05/when.php |work=[[Bethesda Magazine]] |date=September 2005 }}</ref> in 1973 from [[DePauw University]], where he was in the [[Beta Theta Pi]] [[fraternity]]. In 1978, he was awarded a [[Juris Doctor|J.D.]] from [[American University]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Bio: Mitchell P. Rales and Steven M. Rales |url=http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/07_08/b4022069.htm|work=[[Business Week Magazine]] |date=February 19, 2007 }}</ref>

==Investments==
In 1979, he left his father's real estate firm to found Equity Group Holdings, with his brother [[Mitchell Rales]]. Using [[junk bonds]], they bought a diversified line of businesses: first Mastershield, a vinyl siding manufacturer, then Mohawk Rubber Company, then Diversified Mortgage Group. They changed the name to Diversified Mortgage Investors, in 1978, and then Danaher, in 1984.

In 1985 they bought EASCO, an aluminum siding manufacturer, and hand tool manufacturer.

In 1988, they made a hostile takeover bid for Interco, (including [[Converse (shoe company)]], and [[Ethan Allen (furniture company)]]).<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1274918.html| title= The Rales Brothers Play for Big Stakes; Little-Known Area Family Builds an Industrial Empire | work= The Washington Post| author=David A. Vise; Steve Coll |date=August 23, 1988 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE6DF173AF937A3575BC0A96E948260| title=COMPANY NEWS; Request on Interco| date=August 4, 1988|work=The New York Times}}</ref> When the company responded with a [[Shareholder rights plan|poison pill]], they sued, and prevailed in court.<ref>{{cite book| url=http://books.google.com/books?id=jeqOmOTSJ3sC&pg=PA216&lpg=PA216&dq=Steven+M.+Rales&source=bl&ots=lRIo6FoiKe&sig=AY36FU09Ip_CiEG4AemZXP45QpE&hl=en&ei=ehKwSeGSHdKgtwfrtdDdBQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=1&ct=result#PPA217,M1|title=Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings | author= Patrick A. Gaughan| page=217| publisher=John Wiley and Sons| year=2002| isbn=978-0-471-23729-7}}</ref> They later ended the bid after five months with a profit of $60 million.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE6D91338F935A25751C1A96E948260| title=COMPANY NEWS; Rales Brothers Sell Their Interco Stake| date=December 16, 1988|work=The New York Times}}</ref>

In the 1980s, the AM side of WGMS was sold off to Washington, D.C., [[venture capital]]ists Steven and Mitchell Rales, who converted the music station into the first frequency for [[WTEM]], a sports-talk station, in [[1992 in radio|1992]].

He has served as Chairman of the board, of Danaher, since January 1984.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://people.forbes.com/profile/steven-m-rales/25091| title= Steven M. Rales| work= Forbes Magazine}}</ref>

In 1995 Steven and Mitchell Rales founded Colfax Corporation, a [[Richmond, Virginia]] industrial pumps manufacturer. In May 2008, Steven engineered the initial public offering of the company.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/06/AR2008070601875.html| title= The Quiet Dynamism of the Brothers Rales| work= The Washington Post| author=David A. Vise; Steve Coll |date=July 7, 2008| author=Thomas Heath }}</ref>

==Indian Paintbrush==
Rales owns a production company Indian Paintbrush,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117971643.html|title=Money men with a yen for films|last=Kaufman|first=Anthony|date=2007-09-07|publisher=Variety|accessdate=19 March 2010}}</ref> which has funded ''[[The Darjeeling Limited]]'' (2007), and ''[[Fantastic Mr. Fox (film)|Fantastic Mr. Fox]]'' (2009).<ref>[http://archive.is/20120908054933/http://www.hollywood.com/celebrity/Steven_M_Rales/3541134 ''Steven M. Rales'', hollywood.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2262509/ ''Steven M. Rales'', imdb.com]</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/News%20&%20Features/capitalcomment/5831.html| title=What’s a DC Billionaire Doing Aboard The Darjeeling Limited?| work=Washingtonian| author=Kim Eisler| date=December 11, 2007}}</ref>

The company was also involved in ''[[Moonrise Kingdom]]'' (2012), ''[[Seeking a Friend for the End of the World]]'' (2012) and ''[[Jeff, Who Lives at Home]]'' (2011).

==Philanthropy==
He has been a major supporter of the [[Washington Ballet]]. In 2002, he was a major donor in the dedication of the Peeler Art Center at DePauw University.<ref>[http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=375408173148148 ''Peeler Art Center Dedicated as Donor Remembers the Building's Namesake, Her Former Professor'', DePauw University]</ref> He was a donor to GolfRocks.<ref>[http://www.golfrocks.ca/sponsors.php?p=4 ''Sponsors'', GolfRocks]</ref>

==Personal life==
In 1983, he married Christine Plank, a 1974 DePauw University alumni.<ref>[http://mydigimag.rrd.com/display_article.php?id=1035416 Washingtonian Magazine: "Best Places To Live" by Kimberly Palmer And Mollie Reilly] May 2012</ref><ref>[http://www.depauw.edu/news-media/latest-news/details/12297 DePauw University: Peeler Art Center Dedicated as Donor Remembers the Building's Namesake, Her Former Professor] October 11, 2002</ref> They had three children.<ref name=Find>[http://dc.findacase.com/research/wfrmDocViewer.aspx/xq/fac.20060928_0000217.DC.htm/qx Find A Case: CHRISTINE P. RALES, APPELLANT v. STEVEN M. RALES, APPELLEE] September 28, 2006</ref> Alexander, Gregory, and Stephanie.<ref>[http://www.ronbrownorg/newsandevents/Newsroom/ViewNewsArticle/12-03-13/Remembering_Norman_R_Rales_-_2010_American_Journey_Award_Recipient.aspx The Ron Brown Scholar Program:Remembering Norman R. Rales - 2010 American Journey Award Recipient"] March 13, 2012</ref><ref>[http://blogs.courant.com/rick_green/Motion%20to%20Vacate%20Decree.pdf Hartford Courant: In the Matter of Marilyn Plank] July 11, 2007</ref> They divorced in 2003.<ref name=Find /> In 2012, he married Lalage Damerell.<ref >{{cite web|url=http://announcements.thetimes.co.uk/celebration/timesonline-uk/celebrations-announcement.aspx?n=steven-rales&aid=166771369|title=Steven Rales & Lalage Damerell |publisher=[[The Times]]|date=September 3, 2013}}</ref>

==References==
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==External references==
*{{cite news |title=The 400 Richest Americans #128 Steven Rales |url=http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/54/400list08_Steven-Rales_DTZF.html |work=[[Forbes Magazine]] |date=September 17, 2008 }}
*[https://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=13700 Steve Rales Makes 96-yard TD reception in 1970 Monon Bell Classic]

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Aitzaz Ahsan

2013-09-25T00:57:48Z

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'''Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan''' ([[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|چودھری اعتزاز احسن}}}}; born 27 September 1945) is a notable [[Left-wing politics|left-wing]] [[:wikt:statesman|statesman]] and intellectual, currently serving as the senator to the [[Senate of Pakistan|Senate]] of Pakistan and the former president of [[Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan|Supreme Court Bar Association]] of Pakistan.

A senior and high-ranking member of the [[Central Executive Committee of the Pakistan Peoples Party|Central Executive Committee]] of the [[Pakistan Peoples Party]] (PPP), Ahsan started his statesmanship in the [[Bainazir Bhuttoo Government|government]] of [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime minister]] [[Benazir Bhutto]] as [[Ministry of Interior (Pakistan)|minister]] of [[Ministry of Interior (Pakistan)|Interior ministry]] from 1988 until 1990. Prior to that, Ahsan also served as the [[Law Minister of Pakistan|minister]] of [[Law Minister of Pakistan|law]] and [[Ministry of Justice (Pakistan)|justice ministry]] from 1993 until 1996. In public circles, he is notable for his long advocacy for [[social democracy]] and represented the case of former prime minister [[Nawaz Sharif|Navaz Sharif]] in 1999. In 2007, he successfully represented the case of chief justice [[Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry]], followed by his arrest by the former president [[Pervez Musharraf]].

==Early life and education==

Aitzaz Ahsan was born in [[Murree]], [[Rawalpindi District]] of [[Punjab (British India)|British-controlled]] [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab Province]] to an educated and financially stable family, on 27 September 1945. Ahsan educated at the expensive private high school and attended the [[Aitchison College]] and matriculated from there.<ref name="aa"/> He proceeded to [[Government College University, Lahore|Government College University]] of Lahore and obtained [[Bachelor of Law|LLB]] degree in law.<ref name="aa"/> In 1965, Ahsan was accepted at the [[Cambridge University]] and studied law at the [[Downing College, Cambridge|Downing College]] where he obtained [[Master of Law|LLM]] in 1967. Upon graduating, Ahsan was [[called to the Bar|called]] at [[Gray's Inn]] in 1967.<ref name="aa">{{cite web|url=http://www.aitzazahsan.com/profile.htm|title=Aitzaz Ahsan : AitzazAhsan.com|publisher=Aitzaz Ahsan|accessdate=2009-11-10| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20091026162546/http://www.aitzazahsan.com/profile.htm| archivedate= 26 October 2009 | deadurl= no}}</ref>

==Professional life==
===Political career===
Since 1975, Ahsan has been an active member of [[Pakistan Peoples Party]] and has been a strong proponent of left-wing politics in Pakistan. On peoples party's platform, Ahsan secured a seat at the [[Provincial Assembly of the Punjab|Punjab Assembly]] after Chaudhry Anwar Samma, a member representing the [[Pakistan Peoples Party]] (PPP), was murdered. After his election, Ahsan was invited to join the cabinet and given the portfolio of information, planning and development. After the police opened fire on a rally of lawyers during the [[Pakistan National Alliance|PNA]] demonstrations against the alleged rigging of elections by the PPP government in 1977, Ahsan resigned as a cabinet minister in protest, and was later expelled from the PPP.<ref name="aa"/>

Following the 1977 [[coup d'état]] of General [[Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq]], Ahsan became involved in the [[Movement for the Restoration of Democracy]], and rejoined the PPP following the declaration of [[martial law]]. For his participation in the MRD he was repeatedly imprisoned.<ref name="aa"/> Ahsan was elected to the National Assembly as a PPP candidate in 1988, serving as Minister for Law and Justice, the Interior and Narcotics Control before winning re-election in 1990 and losing in 1993. In 1994 he was elected to the [[Senate of Pakistan]], where he sat as Leader of the Opposition until 1999. He was re-elected to the [[National Assembly of Pakistan]] as a Peoples Party candidate in the 2002 General Elections.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.com.pk/candidatedetails.php?id=1242|title=PPP - Aitzaz Ahsan's profile|publisher=[[Pakistani People's Party]]|accessdate=2009-11-10}}</ref>

[[Image:Benazir in Parliament.jpg|right|thumb| Parliamentary session in 1998-1999. From Left: '''[[Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir]]''', '''[[Ajmal Khattak]]''', '''Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan''', '''[[Benazir Bhutto]]'''.)]]

===As a lawyer===

A Senior Advocate in the [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]], and senior partner of the firm [http://www.aaa-law.net Aitzaz Ahsan & Associates] Ahsan is a well-respected Pakistani [[lawyer]], consistently given the highest rank by Chambers and Partners ranking of legal professionals.<ref>[http://www.corporatecounsel.co.uk/global/resultseditorial.aspx?fid=91614&cid=75&pid=467&solbar=1&grouptype=1#91614 Aitzaz Ahsan Firm profile]{{dead link|date=September 2013}}</ref> He also made legal history by having defended three Prime Ministers in the court of law. Having previously fought cases in defence of [[Benazir Bhutto]] in 2001 he took up a case in defence of former prime minister [[Nawaz Sharif]]. recently in 2011 he fought case of yousaf raza gillani

During his most recent tenure as a member of the [[National Assembly of Pakistan]] he was a member of the Standing Committee on Interior and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

====Chief Justice case====
{{Main|Suspension of Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry}}
Recently Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan and his team consisting of Shahid Saeed, Gohar Khan and Nadeem Ahmed successfully represented [[Chief Justice of Pakistan]], Justice [[Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry]]'s case in the Supreme Court of Pakistan [PLD 2007 SC 578]. They were pitted against a team consisting of 16 senior lawyers representing the Federation in this misadventure. The hearing was being conducted by a full court headed by Justice Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday, and the 13-member panel reinstated the Chief Justice declaring his suspension by [[Pervez Musharraf]] regime "illegal."

====Contempt of Court case and subsequent disqualification of PM Gilani====
Unequivocally, this was a controversial case for Barrister Ahsan. Contrary to the case of Chief Justice, he did not have the wind of his fraternity at his back. To his defense, history was on his side; John Adams represented British soldiers, yet he was considered patriotic enough to be elected 2nd President of the United States. During the trial in Court his objections including jurisdictional and on merit were rejected and Gilani was convicted with punishment to remain in Court until the rising.(Dawn TV April 26,2012). Mr. Ahsan (AAJ TV) disagreed with the ruling, claiming the decision for scandalizing and ridicule of court were not in the ambit of charges put forth by Supreme court of Pakistan. The Speaker of Pakistan Parliament declared (PTV) the conviction and sentence of PM of Pakistan was not on a matter of 'moral turpitude'. The sentence, she maintained, did not rise to a level of disqualification for a sitting MNA; dismissing the verdict altogether. Mr. Ahsan, announced (Dunya TV May 24, 2012) that his client will not further appeal this matter. This ruling by the Speaker was challenged in the Supreme Court of Pakistan and on June 19, 2012, the highest court of Pakistan ruled that Mr. Gilani stands disqualified as a member of Parliament as of April 26, 2012 and also as PM of Pakistan (Dunya TV).

===During and after Emergency===
{{Main|2007 Pakistani state of emergency}}


Aitzaz Ahsan was arrested soon after the declaration of emergency/martial law,.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqKoZVFcc_k |title=youtube video 1 |publisher=Youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWZ9wyFYz98 |title=youtube video 2 |publisher=Youtube.com |date= |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> At the time he and his team [Shahid Saeed, Gohar Khan and Nadeem Ahmed] were arguing against the eligibility of General Musharraf to contest the 2007 Presidential Elections before a full bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. There have also been rumours that he is being kept in solitary confinement and being tortured. Recently, 33 US Senators wrote to President Musharraf to release Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan immediately, as he is widely respected all around the world.
He withdrew his papers of nomination to run for the National Parliament, this in deference to National Lawyers' Convention decision to boycott elections under Mr. Musharraf. It has lifted his stature by putting the lawyers cause above his own.

Barrister Ahsan was succinct in his resolute to restore democracy and pre-emergency judiciary in Pakistan with peaceful resistance. He was rearrested during his three days reprieve for celebrating religious holiday; when he decided to offer prayers with Mr. Iftikhar Chaudhry and was heading to Islamabad. He has served detention in his house for 90 days and has declared his detention as illegal. It is reported (Nawaiwaqt 19 Jan 2008), with a dour determination he refused to abandon restoration of judiciary movement and was reluctant to negotiate when approached by Attorney General.
His role in PPP after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto will be pivotal since he commands the respect of representatives of Punjab, the nations lawyers; elected President of Supreme Court Bar Association by an overwhelming majority, and public at large.

Aitzaz Ahsan, has been awarded the Asian Human Rights Defender Award by the Hong Kong-based Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) along with Munir A Malik (past President SCBA)(Dawn 23 Jan 2008). The annual Award for Distinction in International Law and Affairs will be presented to Aitzaz Ahsan in asbentia as more than 5,000 lawyers gather for the annual meeting of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA).
Freed for two days, Mr. Ahsan was rearrested for 30 days on 2 February 2008 before he was to board a flight to Sindh to offer his condolences to Benazir Bhutto's husband (Dawn 2 February 2008).

===Literary contribution===

He has also authored the book ''The Indus Saga and the Making of Pakistan'' and its Urdu translation, ''Sindh Sagar Aur Qyam-e-Pakistan'' which presents the cultural history of Pakistan.<ref name="PIL">[http://www.pildat.org/mna/profile.asp?detid=124 Aitzaz Ahsan representative for NA-124 , Lahore-VII]{{dead link|date=September 2013}}</ref>

He has also co-authored the book ''Divided by Democracy'' with Lord Meghnad Desai of the London School of Economics.<ref>[https://www.vedamsbooks.com/no43341.htm Divided by Democracy/Meghnad Desai and Aitzaz Ahsan. New Delhi, Roli, 2005]{{dead link|date=September 2013}}</ref>

===Honours===

Aitzaz Ahsan has been admitted to an Honorary [[Fellow]]ship at [[Downing College]], one of the constituent colleges of the [[University of Cambridge]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/dow_server/mfs/honorary_fellows/A._Ahsan.html |title=Aitzaz Ahsan Honorary Fellow - Downing College Cambridge |publisher=Dow.cam.ac.uk |date= |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref> In an Internet poll of the US magazine Foreign Policy, Ahsan was voted one of the top 10 public intellectuals in the world in May 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=4293 |title=Top 100 Intellectuals |publisher=Foreign Policy |date= |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref>

In 2008, in an open online poll, Ahsan was voted the 5th topmost intellectual person in the world on the list of [[Top 100 Public Intellectuals Poll|Top 100 Public Intellectuals]] by ''[[Prospect (magazine)|Prospect Magazine]]'' ([[UK]]) and ''[[Foreign Policy (magazine)|Foreign Policy]]'' ([[United States]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/prospect-100-intellectuals/ |title=Intellectuals |publisher=Prospectmagazine.co.uk |date=2009-10-14 |accessdate=2013-09-25}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Pakistan Bar Council]] (PBC)
* [[Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan]] (SCBA)
* [[Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.aitzazahsan.com AitzazAhsan.com]
* [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E01EFDC1430F930A25752C1A9619C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=print New York Times story, Nov 2007]
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/28/world/asia/28islamabad.html?ref=asia&pagewanted=print New York Times story, July 2007]
* [http://www.newsline.com.pk/NewsMay2003/cover3may2003.htm 2003 Interview]
* [http://www.pildat.org/mna/profile.asp?detid=124 PILDAT profile]
* [http://www.ibitians.com/category/personalities/aitzaz-ahsan/ Read Columns for Aitzaz Ahsan at IBITIANS.com (Urdu)]
{{refend}}

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Pappfahrrad

2013-06-25T19:53:59Z

Donmike10:

[[File:Cardboard bicycle.jpg|thumb|right|300px| A cardboard bicycle by Phil Bridges]]

A '''cardboard bicycle''' is a [[bicycle]] composed mostly or entirely of [[Cardboard (paper product)|cardboard]]. Only prototypes have been made {{as of|2012|lc=y}}.<ref name = "LA Times">{{cite web
| url = http://articles.latimes.com/2012/oct/16/business/la-fi-tn-cardboard-bike-20121016
| title = Ride on! $20 cardboard bike may go into production soon
| date = October 16, 2012
| author = Deborah Netburn
| quote = And because it is made of cardboard, it will also be cheap
| publisher = ''[[The LA Times]]''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref name = "The Christian Science Monitor">{{cite web
| url = http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/2012/1207/Izhar-Gafni-invents-a-cardboard-bicycle-that-may-revolutionize-transportation
| title = Izhar Gafni invents a cardboard bicycle that may revolutionize transportation His two-wheeled creation, a $20 bike made out of cardboard, could revolutionize bicycling, especially in the developing world.
| author = Ruth Eglash
| date = December 7, 2012
| publisher = ''[[The Christian Science Monitor]]''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref name = "The Economist">{{cite news
| url = http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/11/cardboard-bicycles
| title = Re-cycling
| quote = First, he folds the cardboard—commercial-grade material, made from recycled paper
| date = Dec 1st 2012
| publisher = ''[[The Economist]]''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref> Reported benefits include low cost<ref name = "LA Times"/> and construction from [[Paper recycling|recyclable]]<ref name = "The Economist"/> and [[Renewable material|renewable materials]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.livestrong.com/article/196071-renewable-nonrenewable-materials/
| title = Renewable & Nonrenewable Materials
| date = Nov 21, 2011
| author = Karen S. Garvin
| publisher = [[Livestrong Foundation]]
| quote = Renewable materials are sustainable materials, which means, according to the [[Rutgers University]] Center for Sustainable Materials, these materials do not use up non-renewable resources. These raw materials are abundant and biodegradable, and are used to make diverse products such as adhesives and cardboard.
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref> The low cost is also expected to act as a theft deterrent.<ref name = "BBC">{{cite web
| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2008/06/13/160608_cardboard_bike_feature.shtml
| title = Cardboard bicycle
| date = 2008-06-16
| publisher = BBC
| quote = If you make a bicycle from cardboard, no-one will want to steal it!
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2012/07/14/This-Man-Made-the-Coolest-Cardboard-Bicycle-Ever.aspx#page1
| title = This Man Made the Coolest Cardboard Bicycle Ever
| author = Erik Sherman
| date = July 14, 2012
| quote = If someone stole the bike (and it's hard to believe that something so cheap would have appeal to thieves), the replacement cost would be negligible.
| publisher = ''[[The Fiscal Times]]''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref>

==Izhar Gafni's prototype==
In 2012, Izhar Gafni, an Israeli mechanical engineer and cycling enthusiast,<ref name = "GizMag">{{cite web
| url = http://www.gizmag.com/cardboard-bike/24573/
| title = Israeli man creates bike from recycled cardboard
| author = Adam Williams
| date = October 16, 2012
| publisher = GizMag
| quote = supporting a rider who weighs up to 220 kg (485 lbs)
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref> unveiled a prototype bicycle made almost entirely out of cardboard in his workshop in Moshav Ahituv.<ref name = "The Christian Science Monitor"/> The components, including bike’s frame, wheels, handlebars and saddle,<ref name = "The Economist"/> consist of sheets of cardboard folded and glued together.<ref name = "LA Times"/> The complete bike weighs {{convert|20|lbs|kg}},<ref name = "The Christian Science Monitor"/> and is treated to be fireproof and waterproof.<ref name = "LA Times"/> Gafni reports that it can support riders up to {{convert|220|kg|lbs}}.<ref name = "GizMag"/> It has solid rubber [[bicycle tire|tires]] made from recycled car tires.<ref name = "LA Times"/> [[Bicycle drivetrain systems#Power transmission|Power is transferred]] from the [[Bicycle pedal|pedals]] to the [[bicycle wheel|rear wheel]] with a [[Belt-driven bicycle|belt]], also made from recycled rubber.<ref name = "The Economist"/> Gafni and a business partner plan to mass-produce a bike based on the prototype and retail it for 20 USD,<ref name = "The Christian Science Monitor"/> with a unit cost of 9 to 12 USD.<ref name = "The Economist"/> The target market is low-income countries.<ref name = "The Economist"/> The prototype was featured at the November 2012 Microsoft ThinkNext event in Tel Aviv.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-invented-cardboard-bike-gets-world-debut/
| title = Beyond the bike
| author = David Shamah
| date = November 8, 2012
| publisher = ''The Times of Israel''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref>
Gafni has been trying to raise $2 million on [[kickstarter]] to fund the project. As of 25 June 2013, he has raised $10 thousand.<ref>{{cite web|last=Memmott |first=Mark |url=http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/25/195551426/cardboard-bikes-fundraiser-is-rolling?utm_source=npr&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=20130625 |title=Cardboard Bike's Fundraiser Is Rolling : The Two-Way |publisher=NPR |date=2012-10-15 |accessdate=2013-06-25}}</ref>

==Phil Bridges' prototype==
In 2008, Phil Bridges created a cardboard bicycle as part of a three-year degree course in [[Product Design]] at [[Sheffield Hallam University]].<ref name = "BBC"/><ref name = "GizModo">{{cite web
| url = http://gizmodo.com/5020499/cardboard-bicycle-costs-just-30-dont-leave-it-out-in-the-rain
| title = Cardboard Bicycle Costs Just $30, Don’t Leave It Out in the Rain
| author = Addy Dugdale
| publisher = [[Gizmodo]]
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref name = "Sheffield Hallam University">{{cite web
| url = http://www.shu.ac.uk/mediacentre/cardboard-bike-aims-put-brakes-thieves
| title = Cardboard bike aims to put the brakes on thieves
| date = 12/06/2008
| publisher = [[Sheffield Hallam University]]
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| url = http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/06/17/cardboard.bike/
| title = The ultimate in recycling
| author = Hilary Whiteman
| date = June 18, 2008
| publisher = CNN
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref> It was intended to discourage theft,<ref name = "Sheffield Hallam University"/> supports a rider up to {{convert|169|lbs|kg}},<ref name = "GizModo"/> and is constructed from a structural cardboard called Hexacomb.<ref name = "BBC"/> It is not waterproof and is only expected to survive six months of constant use.<ref name = "BBC"/> The drivetrain and brakes are metal, as on a conventional bike, and it rolls on standard pneumatic tires.

== See also ==
*[[Bamboo Bike Project]]
*[[Bikes Not Bombs]]
*[[World Bicycle Relief]]

== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.cardboardtech.com/ CardboardTechnologies]

[[Category:Bicycles]]
[[Category:Paper products]]
[[Category:Paper recycling]]
[[Category:Products introduced in 2012]]
[[Category:Renewable resources]]

Pappfahrrad

2013-06-25T19:51:54Z

Donmike10: /* Izhar Gafni's prototype */

[[File:Cardboard bicycle.jpg|thumb|right|300px| A cardboard bicycle by Phil Bridges]]

A '''cardboard bicycle''' is a [[bicycle]] composed mostly or entirely of [[Cardboard (paper product)|cardboard]]. Only prototypes have been made {{as of|2012|lc=y}}.<ref name = "LA Times">{{cite web
| url = http://articles.latimes.com/2012/oct/16/business/la-fi-tn-cardboard-bike-20121016
| title = Ride on! $20 cardboard bike may go into production soon
| date = October 16, 2012
| author = Deborah Netburn
| quote = And because it is made of cardboard, it will also be cheap
| publisher = ''[[The LA Times]]''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref name = "The Christian Science Monitor">{{cite web
| url = http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/2012/1207/Izhar-Gafni-invents-a-cardboard-bicycle-that-may-revolutionize-transportation
| title = Izhar Gafni invents a cardboard bicycle that may revolutionize transportation His two-wheeled creation, a $20 bike made out of cardboard, could revolutionize bicycling, especially in the developing world.
| author = Ruth Eglash
| date = December 7, 2012
| publisher = ''[[The Christian Science Monitor]]''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref name = "The Economist">{{cite web
| url = http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/11/cardboard-bicycles
| title = Re-cycling
| quote = First, he folds the cardboard—commercial-grade material, made from recycled paper
| date = Dec 1st 2012
| publisher = ''[[The Economist]]''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref> Reported benefits include low cost<ref name = "LA Times"/> and construction from [[Paper recycling|recyclable]]<ref name = "The Economist"/> and [[Renewable_resource#Renewable_materials|renewable materials]].<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.livestrong.com/article/196071-renewable-nonrenewable-materials/
| title = Renewable & Nonrenewable Materials
| date = Nov 21, 2011
| author = Karen S. Garvin
| publisher = [[Livestrong Foundation]]
| quote = Renewable materials are sustainable materials, which means, according to the [[Rutgers University]] Center for Sustainable Materials, these materials do not use up non-renewable resources. These raw materials are abundant and biodegradable, and are used to make diverse products such as adhesives and cardboard.
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref> The low cost is also expected to act as a theft deterrent.<ref name = "BBC">{{cite web
| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2008/06/13/160608_cardboard_bike_feature.shtml
| title = Cardboard bicycle
| date = 16/06/2008
| publisher = [[BBC]]
| quote = If you make a bicycle from cardboard, no-one will want to steal it!
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2012/07/14/This-Man-Made-the-Coolest-Cardboard-Bicycle-Ever.aspx#page1
| title = This Man Made the Coolest Cardboard Bicycle Ever
| author = Erik Sherman
| date = July 14, 2012
| quote = If someone stole the bike (and it's hard to believe that something so cheap would have appeal to thieves), the replacement cost would be negligible.
| publisher = ''[[The Fiscal Times]]''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref>

==Izhar Gafni's prototype==
In 2012, Izhar Gafni, an Israeli mechanical engineer and cycling enthusiast,<ref name = "GizMag">{{cite web
| url = http://www.gizmag.com/cardboard-bike/24573/
| title = Israeli man creates bike from recycled cardboard
| author = Adam Williams
| date = October 16, 2012
| publisher = GizMag
| quote = supporting a rider who weighs up to 220 kg (485 lbs)
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref> unveiled a prototype bicycle made almost entirely out of cardboard in his workshop in Moshav Ahituv.<ref name = "The Christian Science Monitor"/> The components, including bike’s frame, wheels, handlebars and saddle,<ref name = "The Economist"/> consist of sheets of cardboard folded and glued together.<ref name = "LA Times"/> The complete bike weighs {{convert|20|lbs|kg}},<ref name = "The Christian Science Monitor"/> and is treated to be fireproof and waterproof.<ref name = "LA Times"/> Gafni reports that it can support riders up to {{convert|220|kg|lbs}}.<ref name = "GizMag"/> It has solid rubber [[bicycle tire|tires]] made from recycled car tires.<ref name = "LA Times"/> [[Bicycle_drivetrain_systems#Power_transmission|Power is transferred]] from the [[Bicycle pedal|pedals]] to the [[bicycle wheel|rear wheel]] with a [[Belt-driven bicycle|belt]], also made from recycled rubber.<ref name = "The Economist"/> Gafni and a business partner plan to mass-produce a bike based on the prototype and retail it for 20 USD,<ref name = "The Christian Science Monitor"/> with a unit cost of 9 to 12 USD.<ref name = "The Economist"/> The target market is low-income countries.<ref name = "The Economist"/> The prototype was featured at the November 2012 Microsoft ThinkNext event in Tel Aviv.<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-invented-cardboard-bike-gets-world-debut/
| title = Beyond the bike
| author = David Shamah
| date = November 8, 2012
| publisher = ''The Times of Israel''
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref>
Gafni has been trying to raise $2 million on [[kickstarter]] to fund the project. As of 25 June 2013, he has raised $10 thousand.<ref>http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/25/195551426/cardboard-bikes-fundraiser-is-rolling?utm_source=npr&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=20130625</ref>

==Phil Bridges' prototype==
In 2008, Phil Bridges created a cardboard bicycle as part of a three-year degree course in [[Product Design]] at [[Sheffield Hallam University]].<ref name = "BBC"/><ref name = "GizModo">{{cite web
| url = http://gizmodo.com/5020499/cardboard-bicycle-costs-just-30-dont-leave-it-out-in-the-rain
| title = Cardboard Bicycle Costs Just $30, Don’t Leave It Out in the Rain
| author = Addy Dugdale
| publisher = [[Gizmodo]]
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref name = "Sheffield Hallam University">{{cite web
| url = http://www.shu.ac.uk/mediacentre/cardboard-bike-aims-put-brakes-thieves
| title = Cardboard bike aims to put the brakes on thieves
| date = 12/06/2008
| publisher = [[Sheffield Hallam University]]
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| url = http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/06/17/cardboard.bike/
| title = The ultimate in recycling
| author = Hilary Whiteman
| date = June 18, 2008
| publisher = [[CNN]]
| accessdate = 2013-01-26}}</ref> It was intended to discourage theft,<ref name = "Sheffield Hallam University"/> supports a rider up to {{convert|169|lbs|kg}},<ref name = "GizModo"/> and is constructed from a structural cardboard called Hexacomb.<ref name = "BBC"/> It is not waterproof and is only expected to survive six months of constant use.<ref name = "BBC"/> The drivetrain and brakes are metal, as on a conventional bike, and it rolls on standard pneumatic tires.

== See also ==
*[[Bamboo Bike Project]]
*[[Bikes Not Bombs]]
*[[World Bicycle Relief]]

== References ==
{{reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
*[http://www.cardboardtech.com/ CardboardTechnologies]

[[Category:Bicycles]]
[[Category:Paper products]]
[[Category:Paper recycling]]
[[Category:Products introduced in 2012]]
[[Category:Renewable resources]]

Jersey Boys (Musical)

2013-05-31T16:46:49Z

Donmike10: Filling in 11 references using Reflinks

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{{Infobox Musical
|name= Jersey Boys
|image=August Wilson Theatre NYC.jpg
|caption=The [[August Wilson Theatre]] showing ''Jersey Boys''
|music= [[Bob Gaudio]]
|lyrics= [[Bob Crewe]]
|book= [[Marshall Brickman]] [[Rick Elice]]
|basis= [[The Four Seasons (band)|The Four Seasons]] songs
|productions= 2005 [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] 2006 US Tour 2007 [[Chicago]] 2008 [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] 2008 [[West End theatre|West End, London]] 2008 [[Toronto Centre for the Arts|Toronto]] 2009 [[Melbourne]] 2010 [[Sydney]] 2011 US Tour International productions
|awards= [[Tony Award for Best Musical]] [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical]] [[Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album]]}}
'''''Jersey Boys''''' is a [[jukebox musical]] with music by [[Bob Gaudio]], lyrics by [[Bob Crewe]], and book by [[Marshall Brickman]] and [[Rick Elice]]. It is presented in a [[documentary film|documentary]]-style format that dramatizes the formation, success and eventual break-up of the 1960s [[rock 'n roll]] group [[The Four Seasons (band)|The Four Seasons]]. The musical is structured as four "seasons", each narrated by a different member of the band who gives his own perspective on its history and music. Songs include "[[Big Girls Don't Cry (The Four Seasons song)|Big Girls Don't Cry]]", "[[Sherry (song)|Sherry]]", "[[December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)]]", "[[My Eyes Adored You]]", "[[Stay (Maurice Williams song)|Stay]]", "[[Can't Take My Eyes Off You]]", "[[Working My Way Back to You]]" and "[[Rag Doll (The Four Seasons song)|Rag Doll]]", among others. The title refers to the fact that the members of The Four Seasons are from [[New Jersey]].

The musical opened on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] in 2005 and has since had a North American National Tour and productions in London's [[West End theatre|West End]], Las Vegas, Chicago, Toronto, Melbourne and other Australian cities, Singapore and elsewhere. ''Jersey Boys'' won four 2006 [[Tony Awards]] including Best Musical, and the 2009 [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical]].

==Development==
After the success of ''[[Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story]]'' and ''[[Mamma Mia!]]'', [[Bob Gaudio]], an original [[The Four Seasons (band)|The Four Seasons]] member, and producer [[Bob Crewe]], sought to make a similar [[jukebox musical]] from the discography of [[The Four Seasons (band)|The Four Seasons]]. They hired book writers [[Rick Elice]] and [[Marshall Brickman]], and director [[Des McAnuff]]. McAnuff suggested creating a show about the band's history, instead of repurposing their songs for an independent story the way [[ABBA]] did with ''Mamma Mia!''.<ref name="washingtonpost">{{cite web | last=Pressley | first=Nelson | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/02/AR2009100200243.html | title=Stages: Frankie Valli, the 'Jersey Boys' Soprano, Still Happy to Take a Bow | publisher=Washington Post | date=October 5, 2009 | accessdate=February 1, 2013}}</ref> Brickman was drawn to the project because: "It's a classic American story. It's rags to riches, and back to rags."<ref name="nytimes2005">{{cite news |authorlink=Mark Rotella | last = Rotella | first = Mark | title = Straight Out of Newark | publisher = NYtimes.com | date = October 2, 2005 | url = http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/02/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/02njBOYS.html?pagewanted=all | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref>

Little was known to the public about the group's history prior to the premiere of the musical, because the magazines of the era didn't write about them much.<ref name="nytimes2005"/><ref name="metro">{{cite web | last = Murphy | first = T. Michelle | title = The boys behind 'Jersey Boys' | publisher = metro.usm | date = January 18, 2012 | url = http://www.metro.us/newyork/entertainment/article/1074863--the-boys-behind-jersey-boys--page0 | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref> In their research, Brickman and Elice were surprised to find that the members had prison records, which might have prevented their music from being played if it had been publicized when they were active.<ref name="washingtonpost"/><ref name="metro"/> According to Gaudio, "Back then, things were a little clean-cut, don't forget, so the idea of our story getting out was horrifying to us."<ref name="telegraphUK">{{cite web | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1582547/West-Ends-Jersey-Boys-musical-has-Mafia-links.html | title= West End's Jersey Boys musical has Mafia links | date=March 23, 2008 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | last=Nikkhah | first=Roya | publisher=The Telegraph }}</ref> Other bands of the time projected street-tough images, but The Four Seasons cleaned themselves up in order to be palatable for mainstream listeners.<ref name="nytimes2005"/>

Brickman and Elice also used material from interviews with surviving Four Seasons members Gaudio, [[Frankie Valli]] and [[Tommy DeVito (musician)|Tommy DeVito]]. Brickman noted that each member had his own perspective on what happened during their tenure as a group. Of the three, they approached DeVito last, who told them, "Don't listen to those guys. I'll tell you what really happened." Elice said that getting DeVito's version was a "eureka moment" and the contradiction in their stories ended up being incorporated in the musical for a [[Rashomon effect]].<ref name="washingtonpost"/><ref name="philly article">{{cite web | last = Darrow | first = Chuck | title = Writer tells how 'Jersey Boys' became Broadway stars | publisher = philly.com | date = September 29, 2010 | url = http://articles.philly.com/2010-09-29/entertainment/24977242_1_brickman-and-elice-jersey-boys-bob-crewe/2 | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref> The writers were also contacted by family members of the late [[Boss (crime)|mob boss]] Gyp DeCarlo to ensure that he would be portrayed respectfully.<ref name="telegraphUK"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/article/Broadway-musical-Jersey-Boys-strikes-a-popular-1257944.php | title=Broadway musical 'Jersey Boys' strikes a popular nostalgic chord | last=Adcock | first=Joe | date=December 6, 2007 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | publisher=Seattle P.I.}}</ref>

Although Gaudio was part of the initial development team, he wasn't involved in the creative process during tryouts, and only met the cast once the show had premiered.<ref>{{cite web | last = Bacalzo | first = Dan | last2 = Portantiere | first2 = Michael | title = Front & Center | publisher = theatermania.com | date = October, 2005 | url = http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/10-2005/front-and-center_6952.html | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref> Gaudio, Valli and DeVito had decided to step back from the show's creative process because they lacked objectivity, and they left it to Brickman, Elice and McAnuff to take the story to the stage.<ref name="metro"/> However, Gaudio and Valli still had final say on whether to end the show if they didn't like it.<ref name="philly article"/>

==Productions==
''Jersey Boys'' premiered at the [[La Jolla Playhouse]] at [[University of California, San Diego]], in an out-of-town tryout on October 5, 2004 and ran through January 16, 2005<ref>Simonson, Robert and Hernandez, Ernio.[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/96082.html Playbill News: "Seasons in the Sun: Jersey Boys Opens on Broadway Nov. 6"] playbill.com, November 6, 2005</ref> [[Christian Hoff]], [[David Norona]], Daniel Reichard and [[J. Robert Spencer]] played The Four Seasons.<ref>{{cite web | last = Hirscchorn | first = Joel | title = Jersey Boys | publisher = variety.com | date = October 20, 2004 | url = http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117925327/ | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref> At the end of the tryout, Norona, who originated the role of Frankie Valli, had to be replaced because his voice blew out.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,174755,00.html De Niro, Pesci Turn Out for 'Jersey Boys'] foxnews.com, November 7, 2005</ref> [[John Lloyd Young]], who had originally auditioned for the role of Tommy DeVito, got the part.<ref>{{cite web | last=McKinley | first=Jesse | title=March of the Falsetto: Out of the Shower, Onto Broadway | publisher=The New York Times | date=November 6, 2005 | url= http://www.johnlloydyoung.com/JerseyBoysTimesProfile.htm | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref>

The musical began previews on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] on October 4, 2005 and officially opened on November 6, 2005 at the [[August Wilson Theatre]]. The cast starred John Lloyd Young as Frankie Valli, Christian Hoff as Tommy DeVito, Daniel Reichard as Bob Gaudio, and J. Robert Spencer as Nick Massi. The musical is directed by [[Des McAnuff]], the then-artistic director at La Jolla Playhouse, with choreography by [[Sergio Trujillo]]. The Broadway production had 38 previews and is still running.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibdb.com/production.php?id=394781|title=Jersey Boys Official IBDB listing|publisher=The Broadway League}}</ref> It reached its 3000th performance on February 7, 2013, making it the 18th longest-running show on Broadway.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/174775-Broadways-Jersey-Boys-Celebrates-Milestone-Performance-Feb-7 | publisher=playbill.com | title=Broadway's Jersey Boys Celebrates Milestone Performance Feb. 7 | last=Gans | first=Andrew | date=February 7, 2013 | accessdate=February 8, 2013 }}</ref>

The first national tour of the musical began on December 10, 2006, at the [[Curran Theatre]] in [[San Francisco]] and went on to play in 38 cities. ''Jersey Boys'' recently played at the [[Forrest Theatre]] in [[Philadelphia]] where it broke the box office record 8 times before moving on to a return engagement in Boston.<ref>[http://broadwayworld.com/article/JERSEY_BOYS_Actor_Hujabre_Injured_in_Philadelphia_Run_Set_to_Return_127_20101206 "Jersey Boys Actor Hujabre Injured in Philadelphia Run; Set to Return 12/7] broadwayworld.com, December 6, 2010</ref>

In May 2007, while the first national tour continued, a second company (including Steve Gouveia from the original Broadway cast as Nick Massi) debuted at the Curran and ended as an open-ended run at [[Chicago]]'s [[Bank of America Theatre]], beginning on October 5, 2007.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111684.html|title=Jersey Boys Begins Chicago Run Oct. 5| publisher=Playbill, Inc.|accessdate=2008-01-18|date=2007-10-05|author=Hernandez, Ernio}}</ref> The Chicago cast appeared on stage in the [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards|2007 Emmy Awards]] in a tribute to HBO's ''[[The Sopranos]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/09/16/emmy.night/index.html | title='Sopranos' goes out on high note | date=September 17, 2007 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | first=Todd | last=Leopold | publisher=CNN.com }}</ref> A special holiday return engagement played at the Curran Theatre from November 20 – December 30, 2007, starring Rick Faugno as Frankie Valli, Andrew Rannells as Bob Gaudio, Bryan McElroy as Tommy DeVito and Jeff Leibow as Nick Massi. The majority of this cast became the original Las Vegas cast, which debuted at [[The Palazzo]] Hotel on Sunday, May 3, 2009,<ref>[http://shnsf.com/news/article.asp?key=1738&subkey=128 SHNews] shnsf.com</ref> in the newly-built Jersey Boys Theatre. The show temporarily closed on January 1, 2012 and reopened on March 6, 2012 at [[Paris Las Vegas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lvrj.com/news/18559304.html |title=ReviewJournal.com – News – SHOW REVIEW: Four versions of Seasons' saga told |publisher=Lvrj.com |date=2008-05-04 |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/Theatre/article/421366 | work=The Star | location=Toronto | title=Jersey Boys is a hit on opening night in Vegas | first=Richard | last=Ouzounian | date=May 5, 2008 | accessdate=May 6, 2010}}</ref>

The musical made its [[West End Theatre|West End]] debut at London's [[Prince Edward Theatre]] in February 2008. The creative team were the same that brought the production to Broadway. Principal cast were [[Ryan Molloy]] as Frankie Valli, [[Stephen Ashfield]] as Bob Gaudio, [[Glenn Carter]] as Tommy DeVito, [[Stuart Milligan]] as DeCarlo and [[Tom Lorcan]] as Donnie/Knuckles.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/111965.html playbill article, Oct. 17, 2007] playbill.com</ref> The production won the [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2009/mar/08/2009-olivier-award-winners | date=March 8, 2009 | accessdate=February 1, 2013 | publisher=The Guardian | title=2009 Olivier award winners}}</ref>

The Australian production opened at the [[Princess Theatre, Melbourne|Princess Theatre]] in [[Melbourne]] on July 4, 2009. Principal cast members were Bobby Fox as Frankie Valli, Stephen Mahy as Bob Gaudio, [[Scott Johnson (actor)|Scott Johnson]] as Tommy DeVito and Glaston Toft as Nick Massi.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bryce Hallett |url=http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/musicals/a-ragstoriches-musical-that-puts-the-joy-into-joysey-20100311-q15e.html |title=A rags-to-riches musical that puts the joy into Joysey |publisher=Theage.com.au |date= |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref> The Melbourne production closed on July 25, 2010 and the Sydney production opened in September 2010 with the same principal cast.<ref>http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/whats-on/jersey-boys-are-sydney-bound-for-the-theatre-royal/story-e6frexmi-1225840976462</ref> The Sydney production closed in 18 December 2011 and the show opened in [[Auckland]] in April 2012, running through June 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Bridget Jones |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/whats-on/7093883/Auckland-cashes-in-on-Jersey-Boys |title=Jersey Boys Breaks Records in Auckland |publisher=Stuff.co.nz |date=2012-06-13 |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref>

Due to the success of the national tour's long stop at [[Toronto Centre for the Arts]] in Toronto, Ontario in autumn 2008, a Toronto production opened on December 12, 2008 with a new, mostly Canadian cast that included [[Jeremy Kushnier]] and Jenny Lee Stern from the first national tour.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123441.html New Cast Announced for Canadian Production of Jersey Boys]</ref> This production closed on August 22, 2010, on the show's second anniversary.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/140864-Toronto-Jersey-Boys-to-Close-in-August Toronto Jersey Boys to Close in August]</ref>

An international tour with an all South African cast ran in [[Singapore]] at the [[Marina Bay Sands]] resort from November 23, 2012 to January 27, 2013.<ref>[http://www.showbizasia.com/jerseyboys/ Showbiz Asia: Jersey Boys] - accessed on 1 February 2013</ref> The production is scheduled to open in Johannesburg, South Africa at the Teatro at Montecasino from April 3, 2013 and at Artscape [[Cape Town]] from June 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web | title=Montecasino offers ‘Oh, what a night’ with terrific Jersey Boys Show Packages | publisher=Jersey Boys South Africa official website | accessdate=February 1, 2013 }The production is scheduled to open in Utrecht, The Nederlands at the Beatrix Theatre from September 2013.}</ref>

==Synopsis==

===Act I===
;Spring
"[[Ces soirées-là]]", a modern pop-rap song that was released in 2000, is performed. Tommy DeVito arrives, introduces himself and explaining how the song is a cover of The Four Seasons' "[[December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)]]". He offers to tell the story of the band, explaining how he started out with the group "The Variety Trio" with his brother Nick DeVito and friend Nick Massi, eventually discovering teenager Frankie Castelluccio and taking him under his wing, teaching him everything he knows ("The Early Years: A Scrapbook"). During these early years Nick Massi helped train Frankie to sing, Tommy went in and out of prison, Frankie changed his last name to Valli, Tommy and Frankie developed a good relationship with mob boss Gyp DeCarlo, and Frankie fell in love with and married Mary DelGado. Musically, the band was still struggling and kept changing their name and sound but without any dramatic success. One day friend and fellow Jersey boy [[Joe Pesci]] comes up to Tommy and says that he knows a singer-songwriter who'd make the perfect fourth for their band: Bob Gaudio.

;Summer
Bob Gaudio takes over the narration, telling the audience that no matter what Tommy says, he wasn't plucked from obscurity by him, since he already had a hit single with "[[Short Shorts]]". Bob goes with Joe Pesci to see the band perform, and is immediately impressed by Frankie's voice. Bob performs a song he'd just written: "Cry for Me" on piano, which Frankie, Nick Massi and then Tommy joining in with vocals, bass and guitar respectively. They negotiate an agreement, though Tommy is at first skeptical that Bobby (then still a teenager) will be good for the band. The band eventually gets a contract with producer Bob Crewe but only to sing back-up ("Backup Sessions"). Crewe insists that the band has an "identity crisis" and needs to make a firm decision on a name and a sound. The band name themselves after The Four Seasons bowling alley, and Bobby writes them three songs that finally propel them to stardom: "[[Sherry (song)|Sherry]]", "[[Big Girls Don't Cry (The Four Seasons song)|Big Girls Don't Cry]]" and "[[Walk Like a Man (The Four Seasons song)|Walk Like a Man]]". In the wake of their success, Bob also chalks up a personal first by losing his virginity ("[[December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)]]"). The band's success means that they tour a lot more, along the way discovering the girl band [[The Angels (American group)|The Angels]] ("[[My Boyfriend's Back (song)|My Boyfriend's Back]]"). Unfortunately, the constant touring strains Frankie's marriage to Mary, and they eventually divorce ("[[My Eyes Adored You]]"). The band continues to enjoy chart successes ("[[Dawn (Go Away)]]") until after a concert the band is approached by a loan shark out to claim money owed by Tommy ("Walk Like a Man (reprise)").

===Act II===
; Fall
The second act opens with "[[Big Man in Town]]". Nick Massi, taking over as Narrator, explains that Bob was so focused on the band's musical success and future that he couldn't see that the band had been in trouble for some time. Tommy's been racking up debts, and a forgotten bill during a previous tour lands the band in jail over the weekend, which strains things between Tommy and Bob. Nick observes that Tommy became jealous of Frankie's success and closeness with Bobby, and attempted to seduce Frankie's new girlfriend Lorraine. The two never confronted each other about it, but the old friendship was not what it used to be. When the loan shark approaches the band for the $150,000 owed by Tommy, Frankie goes to Gyp DeCarlo for help despite Tommy's insistence that he doesn't need it ("[[Beggin']]"). The band, Gyp, and the loan shark come to agreement: Tommy is to be "sequestered" in Las Vegas where the mob can keep an eye on him, and the band will willingly cover the debt, along with an additional half a million in unpaid taxes that Tommy kept hidden from the group. At this time, Nick declares that he's tired of everything and wants out ("[[Stay (Maurice Williams song)|Stay]]/[[Let's Hang On!]]").

; Winter
Frankie takes over narration, explaining that though he owes Tommy a great deal, he's aware that their relationship wasn't ideal, and he never understood why Nick decided to leave. Frankie and Bob find replacements to keep the band a quartet ("[[Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)]]") until Bobby announces that he's never been comfortable in the spotlight and that Frankie should be a single, i.e. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. In his personal life, Frankie's relationship with his daughter Francine is strained and he breaks up with girlfriend Lorraine ("[[Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye)]]"). Frankie continues to have success thanks to Bobby's songs, and hits jackpot with ("[[C'mon Marianne]]") and the almost-never-released ("[[Can't Take My Eyes Off You]]") which Bobby fights to get airplay for. Along with the success of "[[Working My Way Back to You]]", Frankie and Bobby finally finish paying off Tommy's debts, and Frankie's life is good until his daughter Francine dies from a drug overdose ("Fallen Angel")

; Finale
Bob Crewe describes The Four Seasons' 1990 induction into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]], which reunited the original four members on stage one last time ("[[Rag Doll (Four Seasons song)|Rag Doll]]"). Each member takes a moment to address the audience in turn, explaining his pride at having been with the band and briefly notes what he did afterwards ("[[Who Loves You (song)|Who Loves You]]").

==Principal roles and casts==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! scope="col" | Character
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Description
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Original Broadway performer
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Current Broadway performer
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Original West End performer
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Current West End performer
|-
! scope="row"| [[Frankie Valli]]
| Member and lead vocalist of The Four Seasons.
| [[John Lloyd Young]]
| John Lloyd Young Dominic Scaglione Jr. (alternate)
| [[Ryan Molloy]] Scott Monello (alternate)
| Ryan Molloy [[Jon Lee (entertainer)|Jon Lee]] (alternate)

|-
! scope="row"| [[Tommy DeVito (musician)|Tommy DeVito]]
| Member and lead guitar player of The Four Seasons. Eventually leaves the group when he racks up a debt with a loan shark.
| [[Christian Hoff]]
| [[Andy Karl]]
| [[Glenn Carter]]
| Jon Boydon
|-
! scope="row"| [[Bob Gaudio]]
| Songwriter, member and keyboard player of The Four Seasons. The youngest and last member to join the group.
| Daniel Reichard
| Drew Gehling
| [[Stephen Ashfield]]
| Edd Post
|-
! scope="row"| [[Nick Massi]]
| Member and bass player of The Four Seasons. Has a good ear for vocals and helps train Frankie with his singing.
| [[J. Robert Spencer]]
| Matt Bogart
| Philip Bulcock
| David McGranaghan
|-
! scope="row"| Mary Delgado
| Frankie Valli's first wife. She advises Frankie on the spelling of his stage name, and marries him while the group is just starting out. They separate when the strain of Frankie's career is too much on their relationship.
| Jennifer Naimo
| Renee Marino
| Suzy Bastone
| Nicola Brazil
|-
! scope="row"| [[Bob Crewe]]
| Record producer that signs on the group before they rename themselves as The Four Seasons. Helps them record and release their music.
| Peter Gregus
| Peter Gregus
| Simon Adkins
| Will Barratt
|-
! scope="row"| [[Angelo DeCarlo|Gyp DeCarlo]]
| A mob boss that has ties to The Four Seasons via Tommy DeVito. He helps the group when Tommy racks up a significant amount of debts, mediating their negotiations with the loan shark as a third party.
| Mark Lotito
| Mark Lotito
| [[Stuart Milligan]]
| Stuart Milligan
|-
! scope="row"| [[Joe Pesci]]
| Referred to as "Joey", he's a friend of Tommy, Frankie and Nick, and helps introduce Bob Gaudio to them. Eventually becomes an actor.
| Michael Longoria
| Russell Fischer
| Jye Frasca
| Ben Jennings
|-
! scope="row"| Norm Waxman
| The loan shark that Tommy gets into trouble with because of his increasing debts.
| Donnie Kehr
| Miles Aubrey
| Joseph Prouse
| Jake Samuels
|-
! scope="row"| Lorraine
| A reporter, and Frankie's girlfriend after he splits with Mary. Become one of the focal points for the fall-out between Frankie and Tommy, when Tommy hits on her despite knowing that she is with Frankie.
| Erica Piccininni
| Jessica Rush
| Amy Pemberton
| Lucy Martin
|-
! scope="row"| Francine
| Frankie's daughter with Mary. She initially has a strained relationship with Frankie, and wants to become a singer. She dies of a drug overdose.
| Sara Schmidt
| Sara Schmidt
| Michelle Francis
| Rebecca Jayne-Davies
|}

==Music==

===Musical numbers===
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
; Act I
* "Ces Soirées-Là (Oh What a Night) - Paris, 2000" – French Rap Star Yannick and Backup Group
* "[[Silhouettes (song)|Silhouettes]]" – Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, Nick DeVito and Frankie Castelluccio
* "[[You're the Apple of My Eye]]" – Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Nick DeVito
* "[[I Can't Give You Anything But Love]]" – Frankie Castelluccio
* "[[Earth Angel]]" – Tommy DeVito and Full Company
* "[[Sunday Kind of Love]]" – Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi and Nick's Date
* "My Mother's Eyes" – Frankie Valli
* "I Go Ape" – The Four Lovers
* "(Who Wears) [[Short Shorts]]" – The Royal Teens
* "[[I'm in the Mood for Love]]" / "[[Moody's Mood for Love]]" – Frankie Valli
* "Cry for Me" – Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi
* "An Angel Cried" – Hal Miller and The Rays
* "I Still Care" – Miss Frankie Nolan and The Romans
* "Trance" – Billy Dixon and The Topix
* "[[Sherry (song)|Sherry]]" – The Four Seasons
* "[[Big Girls Don't Cry (The Four Seasons song)|Big Girls Don't Cry]]" – The Four Seasons
* "[[Walk Like a Man (The Four Seasons song)|Walk Like a Man]]" – The Four Seasons
* "[[December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)]]" – Bob Gaudio and Full Company
* "[[My Boyfriend's Back (song)|My Boyfriend's Back]]" – The Angels
* "[[My Eyes Adored You]]" – Frankie Valli, Mary Delgado and The Four Seasons
* "[[Dawn (Go Away)]]" – The Four Seasons
* "Walk Like a Man" (reprise) – Full Company
{{col-2}}
; Act II
* "[[Big Man in Town]]" – The Four Seasons
* "[[Beggin']]" – The Four Seasons
* "[[Stay (Maurice Williams song)|Stay]]" – Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli and Nick Massi
* "[[Let's Hang On!]] (To What We've Got)" – Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli
* "[[Opus 17 (Don't You Worry 'Bout Me)]]" – Bob Gaudio, Frankie Valli and The New Seasons
* "[[Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby, Goodbye)|Bye Bye Baby]]" – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
* "[[C'mon Marianne]]" – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
* "[[Can't Take My Eyes Off You]]" – Frankie Valli
* "[[Working My Way Back to You]]" – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
* "Fallen Angel" – Frankie Valli
* "[[Rag Doll (The Four Seasons song)|Rag Doll]]" – The Four Seasons
* "[[Who Loves You (song)|Who Loves You]]" – The Four Seasons and Full Company
{{col-end}}

===Instrumentation===
The score for ''Jersey Boys'' requires a small orchestra with nine musicians: three keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, two woodwind players, and trumpet. The first woodwind player doubles on alto and tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute, and oboe. The second woodwind part doubles on tenor and baritone sax, clarinet, and bass clarinet. The trumpet also doubles on flugelhorn.

==Critical response==
[[Ben Brantley]] of ''[[The New York Times]]'' wrote, "THE CROWD GOES WILD. I'm talking about the real, mostly middle-aged crowd at the August Wilson Theater, who seem to have forgotten what year it is or how old they are or, most important, that John Lloyd Young is not Frankie Valli. And everything that has led up to that curtain call feels, for just a second, as real and vivid as the sting of your hands clapping together."<ref>Brantley, Ben.[http://theater2.nytimes.com/2005/11/07/theater/reviews/07jers.html "Review, ''Jersey Boys'' ",]''The New York Times'', 2005</ref>

Charles Spencer from ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' wrote: "Overpaid, over-sexed and over here, it will, I suspect be some time before London says Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye) to the PHENOMENAL ''Jersey Boys''."<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/03/19/btjersey119.xml "Jersey Boys: Let's hear it for the Boys",] ''The Telegraph''</ref> Benedict Nightingale from ''[[The Times]]'' said, “Oh What a Night. There were times when I felt that the performers were making even the Beatles sound somewhat lacking in musical texture."<ref>[http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/stage/theatre/article3579840.ece "Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward",] ''The Times''</ref> Quentin Letts from ''[[The Daily Mail]]'' said, "I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is a big thumper of a show with fantastic songs."<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/reviews.html?in_article_id=539449&in_page_id=1924 "First Night: Frankie goes to the West End"], Mail Online</ref>

==Recording and adaptations==
An original cast recording was made by Rhino Entertainment, ''[[Jersey Boys: Original Broadway Cast Recording]]'' (Rhino R2 73271), released in November 2005, which won the 2007 [[Grammy Award]] for Best Musical Show Album.<ref>Hernandez, Ernio. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/94917-Can't_Take_My_Ears_Off_of_You_Jersey_Boys_Cast_Album_Will_Get_Nov._1_Release_From_Rhino Can't Take My Ears Off of You: Jersey Boys Cast Album Will Get Nov. 1 Release From Rhino "Can't Take My Ears Off of You: Jersey Boys Cast Album Will Get Nov. 1 Release From Rhino"], playbill.com, September 6, 2005</ref><ref>Suskin, Steven. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/96430-ON_THE_RECORD_Broadway's_Jersey_Boys_and_Allan_Sherman's_My_Son_The_Box "On the Record: Broadway's ''Jersey Boys'' and Allan Sherman's ''My Son, The Box'' "], Playbill, November 22, 2005</ref><ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/105656-Jersey_Boys_Wins_Grammy_for_Best_Musical_Show_Album "Jersey Boys Wins Grammy for Best Musical Show Album,"] playbill.com, February 11, 2007</ref> In February 2008, the album was certified Gold, having shipped more than 500,000 copies in the US.<ref>Gans, Andrew. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/115115-Jersey_Boys_Cast_Recording_Is_Certified_Gold, "Jersey Boys Cast Recording Is Certified Gold"], playbill.com, February 14, 2008</ref> In October 2009, the cast album was certified Platinum, selling over 1,000,000 copies in the United States.<ref>Fuge, Tristan. [http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/10-2009/jersey-boys-original-cast-recording-certified-plat_22027.html "Jersey Boys Original Cast Recording Certified Platinum"], theatermania.com, October 13th, 2009</ref>

In 2010, [[GK Films]] acquired the rights to produce a film version of the musical, with Brickman and Elice to write the script for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fandango.com/movieblog/broadway-musical-jersey-boys-to-get-bigscreen-movie-645103.html |title=Broadway Musical ‘Jersey Boys’ to Get Big-Screen Movie |publisher=Fandango.com |date= |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Fleming |first=Mike |url=http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/graham-king-wins-fevered-film-rights-auction-to-broadway-hit-jersey-boys/ |title=Graham King Wins Fevered Film Rights Auction To Broadway Hit 'Jersey Boys' |publisher=Deadline.com |date= |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref> By August 2012, [[Jon Favreau]] had been engaged to direct and casting had begun.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jersey Boys - Broadway |url=http://www.broadway.com/buzz/163311/iron-man-director-jon-favreau-set-to-helm-jersey-boys-film/ |title=''Iron Man'' Director Jon Favreau Set to Helm ''Jersey Boys'' Film |publisher=Broadway.com |date=2012-08-08 |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref> However, in November 2012 ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported that Warner Bros. had dropped the film plans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118061577.html?cmpid=RSS|News|FilmNews |title=''Warner Bros. puts 'Jersey Boys' into turnaround'' |publisher=Variety.com |date=2012-11-01 |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.movies.yahoo.com/jersey-boys-film-dropped-warners-133617905.html |title=''Jersey Boys film dropped by Warners'' |publisher=Uk.movies.yahoo.com |date=2012-11-02 |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref>

==Charity Performances==
The [[West End theatre|West End]] cast of ''Jersey Boys'' appeared as a guest act for the [[Royal Variety Performance]] 2008, which was staged at the [[London Palladium]] on December 11 in the presence of senior members of the [[British Royal Family|Royal family]]. The Royal Variety Performance is a gala event held annually at a major British theatre, to raise money for the [[Entertainment Artistes' Benevolent Fund]].<ref>[http://www.eabf.org.uk/RVP-PressRelease08.pdf Press release announcing acts for the 2008 Royal Variety Performance]</ref> In 2010, The [[West End theatre|West End]] cast of ''Jersey Boys'' performed a show, with the profits going to [[Children In Need]]. The show ended with [[Pudsey Bear]] joining in to sing a medley, and raised £60,150 for the charity. In 2009 the cast also appeared as a guest act for [[Children In Need]].

''Jersey Boys'' Chicago has been honored two years in a row at the Broadway Cares event for being the top fundraiser in the Tour category. In 2008, ''Jersey Boys'' Chicago raised $220,000 for BC/EFA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_GYPSY_OF_THE_YEAR_2008_Backstage_20081210 |title=Gypsy of the Year 20 – |publisher=Broadwayworld.com |date= |accessdate=2013-05-31}}</ref>

For every ticket sold for every Broadway performance in the month of October 2010, $1 was donated to the ''[[VH1 Save the Music Foundation]]''. ''Jersey Boys'' aimed to raise funds to restore one full music education program in a New York City school.<ref>[http://www.okmagazine.com/2010/09/today-were-loving-jersey-boys-vh1-save-the-music/ OK Magazine talks about Jersey Boys Broadway and VH1 Save the Music Foundation]</ref> The show eventually raised $43,521, enough to restore the instrumental music education program at PS 85 in the Bronx.<ref name=vh1>[http://www.vh1savethemusic.com/node/5477 Jersey Boys at www.vh1savethemusic.com]{{dead link|date=May 2013}}</ref> Plans were made to donate additional funds raised to a second ''VH1 Save The Music Foundation'' grant recipient school.<ref name=vh1/>

==The Boys in Concert==
Four actors of the original Broadway production, Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer, launched a concert tour titled ''The Boys in Concert'' in 2010. Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice sued the production, claiming that it "steals songs, stage elements and copyrighted logo" that imply that it is an authorized spin-off of ''Jersey Boys''.<ref>{{cite web | title = Valli, Gaudio, Elice & Rice File Suit Against former JERSEY BOYS Stars for Unauthorized 'Boys in the Concert' Tour | publisher = BroadwayWorld | date = April 2, 2010 | url = http://broadwayworld.com/article/Valli-Guido-Ellis-Rice-File-Suit-Against-former-JERSEY-BOYS-Stars-for-Unauthorized-Boys-in-the-Concert-Tour-20100412 | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref> The production was rebranded as ''The 4 Hitmen'', and Hoff, Longoria, Reichard and Spencer counter-sued, claiming that the accusations were false, and alleging the use of "bully tactics" in an "effort to injure the livelihood and the reputations" of the actors.<ref>{{cite web | title = Hoff, Longoria, Reichard, and Spencer Counter-Sue JERSEY BOYS Producers and Four Seasons | publisher = BroadwayWorld | date = July 13, 2010 | url = http://broadwayworld.com/article/Hoff-Longoria-Reichard-and-Spencer-CounterSue-JERSEY-BOYS-Producers-and-Four-Seasons-20100713 | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref> On September 23, 2010, Valli and company dropped the original suit, on the condition that the name of the performance is changed to distance itself from ''Jersey Boys''.<ref>{{cite web | title = Valli, Gaudio, Elice & Rice Drop Suit Against JERSEY BOYS Stars for Unauthorized 'Boys In Concert' Tour | publisher = BroadwayWorld | date = September 23, 2010 | url = http://broadwayworld.com/article/Valli-Gaudio-Elice-Rice-Drop-Suit-Against-JERSEY-BOYS-Stars-for-Unauthorized-Boys-In-Concert-Tour-20100923 | accessdate = February 1, 2013}}</ref> As of February 2013, this production is still active, and is named ''The Midtown Men''.<ref>[http://themidtownmen.com/ The Midtown Men - official website] - accessed on February 1, 2013</ref>

==Awards and nominations==

===Original Broadway production===
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! style="width:20%;"| Nominee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
| rowspan="16" style="text-align:center;"| 2006
| rowspan="8"| [[Drama Desk Award]]
| colspan="2"| [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical|Outstanding Musical]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical|Outstanding Book of a Musical]]
| [[Rick Elice]] and [[Marshall Brickman]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical|Outstanding Actor in a Musical]]
| [[John Lloyd Young]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical|Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical]]
| [[Christian Hoff]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Daniel Reichard
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography|Outstanding Choreography]]
| [[Sergio Trujillo]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Musical|Outstanding Director of a Musical]]
| [[Des McAnuff]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Sound Design|Outstanding Sound Design]]
| Steve Canyon Kennedy
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="8"| [[Tony Award]]
| colspan="2"| [[Tony Award for Best Musical|Best Musical]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical|Best Book of a Musical]]
| [[Rick Elice]] and [[Marshall Brickman]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical|Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical]]
| [[John Lloyd Young]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical|Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical]]
| [[Christian Hoff]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical|Best Direction of a Musical]]
| [[Des McAnuff]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Tony Award for Best Orchestrations|Best Orchestrations]]
| [[Steve Orich]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Tony Award for Best Scenic Design|Best Scenic Design of a Musical]]
| Klara Zieglerova
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Tony Award for Best Lighting Design|Best Lighting Design of a Musical]]
| [[Howell Binkley]]
| {{won}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2007
| [[Grammy Award]]
| colspan="2"| [[Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album|Best Musical Show Album]]
| {{won}}
|}

===Original London production===
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|-
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! style="width:20%;"| Award Ceremony
! style="width:45%;"| Category
! style="width:20%;"| Nominee
! style="width:10%;"| Result
|-
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;"| 2008
| rowspan="5"| [[Laurence Olivier Award]]
| colspan="2"| [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Musical|Best New Musical]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical|Best Actor in a Musical]]
| [[Ryan Molloy]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer|Best Theatre Choreographer]]
| [[Sergio Trujillo]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| [[Des McAnuff]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[Laurence Olivier Award for Best Sound Design|Best Sound Design]]
| Steve Canyon Kennedy
| {{nom}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
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*{{ibdb title|id=394781|title=Jersey Boys}}
*[http://www.JerseyBoysInfo.com/ Official Jersey Boys Website]
*[http://www.jerseyboysinfo.com/broadway/ Official Broadway Website]
*[http://www.JerseyBoyslondon.com/ Official London Website]

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Nelson (Pferd)

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'''Nelson''' was [[George Washington]]'s [[horse]]. The horse had the nickname Old Onzie even though no one knows why the name was given to him. The horse was acquired by Washington in 1779 and died in 1790 due to an accidental gunshot wound to the back.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/youasked/024.htm | title=George Washington's horse | accessdate=May 17, 2012}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/project/faq/govern.html | title=The Papers of George Washington | accessdate=May 17, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dcpages.com/gallery/Holidays_at_the_White_House_2002/Horse.jpg.html | title=The First Horse Nelson, which George Washington rode during the Revolutionary War | accessdate=May 17, 2012}}</ref>

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India (Hauskatze)

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[[File:Barbara and Jenna Bush with India the Cat.jpg|thumb|Barbara and Jenna Bush with India, 2008]]
'''India "Willie" Bush''' (ca. 1990 – January 4, 2009) was a [[black cat]] owned by former [[U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]] and [[First Lady]] [[Laura Bush]]. She lived with the [[Bush family]] for almost two decades.

The Bushes acquired India, an all-black, female [[American Shorthair]],<ref name=upi>{{cite news |first=|last=|title='First Feline' India dead at 18 |url=http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2009/01/05/First_Feline_India_dead_at_18/UPI-86721231179731/ |work=[[United Press International]]|publisher=|date=2009-01-05 |accessdate=2009-01-07}}</ref> as a kitten in late 1991 or 1992 when twin daughters [[Barbara Pierce Bush|Barbara]] and [[Jenna Bush]] were nine years old. India remained with George and Laura Bush once their daughters left for college.<ref name=hc/> The cat moved with the Bushes to the [[White House]] from the [[Texas Governor's Mansion]] in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] in early 2001 following Bush's inauguration as President.<ref name=hc/>

There was some controversy reported in [[India]] as several people were upset with the cat's name. In the [[Indian state]] of [[Kerala]], for example, 101 dogs were reportedly renamed 'Bush' in protest to Bush's cat being called India.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} In July 2004, demonstrators in the southern Keralian city of [[Thiruvananthapuram]] denounced the cat's name as an insult to the nation of [[India]] and even burned an [[effigy]] of President Bush in protest.<ref name=hc>{{cite news |first=Rick|last=Dunham|title=Dogs overshadow death of Bush family's cat |url=http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/features/6197327.html |work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|publisher=|date=2009-01-06 |accessdate=2009-01-07}}</ref><ref>Bush’s cat India provokes anger. (2004, July, 03). Deccan Herald. [http://web.archive.org/web/20070929130408/http://www.deccanherald.com/Archives/july032004/n12.asp Archive]</ref> The Bushes did not change the cat's name in response to the demonstrations.<ref name=hc/>

In actuality, the cat is not named for the country of [[India]], yet rather for [[baseball]] player [[Rubén Sierra]] who was nicknamed "[[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|El Indio]]", during his time with the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] when Bush owned the team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/india/index.html |title=India's Official Biography |publisher=Georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov |date=2009-01-05 |accessdate=2012-11-30}}</ref> The name had reportedly been given to the family cat by daughter, [[Barbara Bush (daughter)|Barbara Bush]].<ref name=hc/>

Despite living at the White House with the First Family, India had been largely overshadowed in the media by two of the Bushes' more famous [[Scottish terrier]]s, [[Barney (dog)|Barney]] and [[Miss Beazley (dog)|Miss Beazley]]. However, she's seen in the "Barneycam" videos produced by the White House staff around Christmas time, her first being ''Where in the White House is Miss Beazley?'', where she was referred to as "Willie".<ref name=upi/> The dogs received significantly more media attention from the [[White House press corps]] during the [[Presidency of George W. Bush|Bush presidency]].<ref name=hc/>

India died at the White House on January 4, 2009, at the age of 18.<ref name=cbs>{{cite news |first=Mark|last=Knoller|title=Death Of A White House Underdog: The Cat |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/01/05/couricandco/entry4700465.shtml |work=[[CBS News]]|publisher=|date=2009-01-05 |accessdate=2009-01-07}}</ref><ref>Gillman, Todd J., [http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/pets/stories/010608dnmetfirstpet.3e6aaec3.html Bush family cat dies at White House] [[Dallas Morning News]], 2009-01-05, retrieved 2009-01-05</ref> In a [[press release|statement]] to the press regarding India's death, [[Sally McDonough]], a spokesperson for First Lady Laura Bush, noted that the family was "deeply saddened" by their cat's death.<ref name=upi/> An excerpt of the statement released to the press stated, "India was a beloved member of the Bush family for almost two decades. She will be greatly missed."<ref name=upi/>

==See also==
*[[List of United States Presidential pets]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
The Bush family cat makes an appearance on p. 153 of the March 2008 ''[[Architectural Digest]]'', as "Willie", in the [[East Sitting Hall]] of the [[White House]].

==External links==
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* [http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/kids/india/index.html Official Biography at WhiteHouse.gov]
* [http://www.presidentialpetmuseum.com/Pets/India.htm India at the Presidential Pet Museum]

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Hallmark Channel

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{{About|the U.S. channel|the channel outside of the U.S.|Hallmark Channel (International)}}
{{Infobox TV channel
| name= Hallmark Channel
| logofile=TV Land Logo.freebee.go
| logofile= Hallmark Channel.svg
| logoalt= Hallmark Channel Logo
| launch=1984 (as ACTS) 1988 (as VISN) 1992 (merger of VISN/ACTS) 1993 (as Faith & Values Channel) 1996 (as Odyssey Network) August 5, 2001 (as Hallmark Channel)
| slogan= The Heart of TV
| owner= [[Crown Media Holdings]] ([[Hallmark Cards]])|
| headquarters= [[Studio City, California]], [[United States of America|U.S.]]|
| web=http://www.hallmarkchannel.com |
| sister names=[[Hallmark Movie Channel]] [[PIxL]]
| picture format= [[480i]] ([[SDTV]]) [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])|
| terr serv 1 = Selective TV Inc. '''([[Alexandria, Minnesota|Alexandria, MN]])'''
| terr chan 1 = K51JY (Channel 51)
| cable serv 1 = Available on most cable systems
| cable chan 1 = Check local listings for channels
| sat serv 1 = [[DirecTV]]
| sat chan 1 = Channel 312 (SD/HD)
| sat serv 2 = [[Dish Network]]
| sat chan 2 = Channel 185 (SD/HD)
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The '''Hallmark Channel''' is a [[cable television]] network that broadcasts across the United States. Their programming includes a mix of [[television movies]]/[[miniseries]], syndicated series, and lifestyle shows that are appropriate for the whole family. It is owned by [[Crown Media Holdings]], which in turn majority-owned by [[Hallmark Cards]].

==History==
[[Image:Odyssey-1.jpg|thumb|200px|left|The Odyssey Network logo]]

{{Main|Vision Interfaith Satellite Network|American Christian Television System}}

In the [[United States]], the network began as two separate religious cable channels, the [[American Christian Television System]] (ACTS) and the [[Vision Interfaith Satellite Network]] (VISN). These two networks shared time on the same channel beginning in 1992.<ref name="RBc24_9">{{cite journal |year=1992 |month=October |title=VISN, ACTS Sign Agreement To Share Single Cable Signal |journal=Religious Broadcasting |issn=0034-4079 |page=32 |publisher=[[National Religious Broadcasters]] |volume=24 |issue=9}}</ref> Under the original timeshare agreement, the network was called ''VISN/ACTS''. Each station was provided time for its programming blocks, and would use its own logo.

VISN began broadcast in 1988 aired about 16 hours a day and had religious programs from mainline Protestant denominations like the [[United Methodist Church]], the [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]], [[United Church of Christ]], and others. [[Roman Catholic]], [[LDS Church]], [[Jewish]] and [[Islamic]] faiths also provided programming.<ref name="CYTY_39_11">{{cite journal |last=Calian |first=Carnegie Samuel |title=Redeeming the wasteland? Christian TV increasingly uses entertainment to spread its message. |journal=[[Christianity Today]] |date=1995-10-02 |volume=39 |issue=11 |pages=92–103 |issn=0009-5753}}</ref> VISN aired in mornings and evenings. ACTS commenced operations in 1984, owned by the [[Southern Baptist Convention]]. It aired programming from [[Evangelicalism|evangelical]] and [[fundamentalist]] non- [[charismatic]] Christian groups like the SBC, [[Christian Reformed Church in North America|Christian Reformed Church]], [[Association of Regular Baptist Churches]], as well as well known evangelists like [[Jerry Falwell]], [[Charles Stanley]], [[D James Kennedy]], among others. Both channels had several hours a week of religious children's programs, some of which overlapped. These shows included ''[[Sunshine Factory]]'', ''[[Joy Junction]]'', ''[[Davey and Goliath]]'', ''[[JOT (TV series)|Jot]]'', and others.

In 1993, the network was renamed "The Faith and Values Channel". It began adding a few [[secular]] shows during this time, such as exercise shows, health and [[cooking shows]], and family-friendly dramas and movies. In 1995, cable giant [[Tele-Communications Inc.]] bought a 49 percent stake in Faith and Values and took over operational control of the network. It added more secular programming to the network and reduced religious programming to about 10 hours a day. Faith And Values was then renamed "The Odyssey Channel" in 1996, using the domain name Odysseyfamily.com for posting TV listings.

Crown Media Holdings and [[The Jim Henson Company]] bought majority stakes in Odyssey in November 1998. The Hallmark/Henson version of Odyssey launched on April 4, 1999, and the airing of religious programs went down to four hours a day. Some classic sitcoms, children's programming, and more family movies were added. Henson sold its interest in the channel to Crown Media Holdings in 2000. Odyssey then dropped much of the children's programming and cut back the religious shows to a few hours on Sundays.

===History as Hallmark Channel===
The channel was renamed ''The Hallmark Channel'' on August 5, 2001.<ref name=milestones>{{cite web|url=http://www.hallmarkchannelpress.com/PageList/OneColTemplate.aspx?PageID=129 |title=Hallmark Channel Press site: Company Milestones |publisher=Hallmarkchannelpress.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-27}}</ref> It completely dropped religious programing, but continued to focus on family and drama shows, drama movies, classic sitcoms, and other general entertainment. The National Interfaith Cable Coalition, to own about 5% of the channel, and still produces some content for them.<ref>{{cite journal |last=Downey |first=Kevin |title=Spiritual Syndicator's Gamble |journal=[[Broadcasting & Cable]] |date=2008-02-11 |page=20}}</ref> The change meant that ''The Kermit Channel'' in Asia was also changed to ''The Hallmark Channel'', reducing the former to a three-hour block on Hallmark.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2001/060401.shtml |title=Muppet Central News - Kermit Channel goes off the air |publisher=Muppetcentral.com |date=2001-06-04 |accessdate=2012-11-27}}</ref>

Hallmark Channel aired an original weekday morning show entitled "[[New Morning]]" in 2002 and added a Sunday morning version, hosted by [[Naomi Judd]], entitled "[[Naomi's New Morning]]" in 2005. The show was pulled from the schedule in early 2007.

David Evans was CEO of the newly-developing network, until he resigned in May 2006.<ref>{{cite web|work=Encyclopedia.com: Daily Variety|title=Hallmark Exec folding cards|url=http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-154815540.html}}</ref> The network was without a formal CEO until October 2006, when Henry Schleiff was appointed as the new [[CEO]], overseeing all of the networks’ divisions.<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannelpress.com/publish/pr/home/corporate/executive_bios_/henry_s_schleiff.html Hallmark Channel Press site: Bio Page]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> Prior to this position, Schleiff was Chairman and CEO of [[Court TV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unicefusa.org/about/leadership/board/henry-schleiff.html |title=Unicef contributor's profile |publisher=Unicefusa.org |date= |accessdate=2012-11-27}}</ref>

In January 2007, Hallmark Channel dropped the Hallmark crown from its channel logo, but still uses it in certain places on-air, Hallmark promos, and in other countries.

On May 27, 2007, Hallmark Channel launched "Watch With Me", a new national public affairs initiative aimed to promote programming for families to watch together, and "to spend more time together."<ref name="milestones" />

In 2008, Hallmark Channel unveiled a new branding campaign with predominantly gold coloring, a stylized logo, and a new slogan, "Make Yourself At Home".

In February 2008, the [[Hillary Clinton]] campaign purchased an hour of Hallmark Channel's primetime under a [[informercial|paid programming]] arrangement on February 4, 2008, the day before the multi-state "[[Super Tuesday (2008)]]" primaries.<ref>[http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/cabletv/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003705031 Clinton Buys Block on Hallmark] [[Mediaweek]] 2008-01-31</ref>

On May 6, 2009, Henry Schlieff stepped down as CEO. William J. Abbott, Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales stepped in to the position the same day. Both parties said Schleiff's departure was amicable.<ref>{{cite web | work=Hallmark Channel Press Site | title=Crown Media Holdings President and CEO Henry Schleiff To Leave Hallmark Channel|date=5-6-09|url=http://www.hallmarkchannelpress.com/publish/pr/home/corporate/press_releases_1/press_release_050609.html}}</ref> Later that month it was announced that Crown Media Holdings had put the channel up for sale, which was burdened with over $1 billion in debt for the network. After over a month with no prospects for buying the network, it was taken off the block; the board blamed the large debt for the lack of interest. CEO William J. Abbott decided that Crown Media Holdings would take the network in a younger, "lighter" direction, while continuing to cater to baby boomers.<ref name=sale>{{cite web|work=Broadcasting Cable.com|title=Hallmark: Change is in the Cards|url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/295389-Hallmark_Change_Is_in_the_Cards.php}}</ref>

In January 2010, their on-air branding was revamped for HD broadcasting. A predominantly lavender color scheme, 3D renderings of the Hallmark script logo, and relatively simple elements make up the new look, including a new slogan, "Celebrate Life's Moments." The channel also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Hallmark brand in January 2010.

'''Hallmark Channel HD''', a [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|high definition]] simulcast of Hallmark Channel, launched on February 1, 2010.<ref>[http://popwatch.ew.com/2009/12/16/hallmark-channel-goes-hd-just-in-the-nick-of-time/ Hallmark Channel goes HD just in the nick of time] ''Entertainment Weekly'' December 16, 2009</ref> DirecTV added the HD channel to their lineup on June 23, 2010.<ref>[http://support.directv.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2847/kw/upcoming/r_id/104513 Upcoming HD channels] DirecTV.com</ref>

==Programming==
{{main|List of programs broadcast by Hallmark Channel}}

[[File:Hallmark Channel Headquarters.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Hallmark Channel Headquarters, Studio City, CA]]Hallmark Channel airs syndicated series, original movies, and past segments from their parent company's ''[[Hallmark Hall of Fame]]'' anthology series, which features made-for-television [[film|movies]] and [[miniseries]], most of them from the series' [[CBS]] run. Television series on Hallmark Channel include ''[[The Golden Girls]]'', ''[[Cheers]]'', ''[[I Love Lucy]]'', ''[[Frasier]]'', ''[[Little House on the Prairie]]'', ''[[The Waltons]]'' and ''[[Numb3rs]]''.

In September 2010, Hallmark Channel launched "Hallmark Channel Home", now known as "Hallmark Channel Daytime", which currently airs from 10:00am to 3:00pm EDT weekdays. Hallmark Channel Daytime, As of October 1, 2012, currently airs ''Home and Family'' (which stars [[Mark Steines]] & [[Paige Davis]]) and ''Marie'' (hosted by [[Marie Osmond]]).

In January 2013, Hallmark Channel will begin airing ''[[The Brady Bunch]].'' Also in 2013 the original series ''[[Cedar Cove (TV series)|Cedar Cove]]'', based on the novels by [[Debbie Macomber]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://downriversundaytimes.com/2012/06/22/celebrity-extra-153/|title=Celebrity Extra|last=Elavsky|first=Cindy|work=Downriver Sunday Times|agency=[[King Features]]|date=2012-06-22|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref>

===Original movies===
{{main|List of Hallmark Channel Original Movies}}

The network's made-for-TV movies are characterized as family-friendly and inspirational, ranging from holiday-themed films to westerns. In the early stages of the channel's development, the channel had a steady one-movie-a-month, or 12-a-year, production schedule and were mainly produced by [[RHI Entertainment]]. However, in 2008 the company had ramped up their production schedule to approximately 30 movies a year and opened up to other production companies, though RHI still produces some movies for Hallmark Channel.<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannelpress.com/publish/pr/home/corporate/press_releases_1/press_release_0712075.html Hallmark Channel Press Release: 7/12/2007]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> The network released 35 original movies in 2009-2010.<ref name="milestones" /><ref>{{cite web|work=Futon Critic|title=Hallmark Channel Increases Programming to 35 Original Movies for '09-'10 Upfront Season|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?date=03/24/09&id=20090324hallmark03}}</ref> Hallmark Channel released 25 new movies for the 2011 year.

===Holiday Countdowns===
Representing the Hallmark brand, the network counts down to certain holidays with movies and specials retaining to the holiday. Along with that are special episodes from Hallmark Channel Daytime programing. Special on-screen graphics are shown counting down the days to a certain upcoming holiday. The Hallmark Channel website also features a page informing viewers of special countdown programming and fun things at the time of that certain holiday. Holiday countdowns include:
*'''Countdown To Valentine's Day''' in February.
*'''Countdown To Mother's Day''' in May.
*'''Countdown To Father's Day''' in June.
*'''Countdown To Halloween''' in October.
*'''Countdown To Christmas''' from mid November until December 25. Thanksgiving specials will coincide with the countdown during the season. This countdown began during the first weekend of November in 2012.
*'''Countdown To New Years''' from December 26 to the new year, ending with the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Hallmark Channel also reminds viewers about non-countdown holidays with special on screen graphics on St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.

==Consumer website==
On November 19, 2007, the network refreshed its consumer website, [http://www.hallmarkchannel.com www.hallmarkchannel.com], offering users microsites dedicated to original programming and marketing initiatives,<ref name="milestones" /> such as sweepstakes and special 'events' like "Crime Time Sunday".<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/crime_time_sunday.html ''Crime Time Sunday'' Microsite]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> Some of the microsites have games centered around the movie's theme.<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannelpress.com/publish/pr/home/corporate/press_releases_1/press_release_012809.html Hallmark Channel Press Release 1/28/09]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref>

They also began to stream their award-winning original series, ''Adoption'',<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/adoption.html ''Adoption'' Microsite]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> marking the first time the network has scheduled a full-length program online.<ref name="milestones" />

===On Location===
On July 21, 2008, the website launched its original online series called "On Location" that features an on-camera host who introduces interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of Hallmark Channel's [[:Category:Hallmark Channel original films|original movies]]. The segments are featured on each movies' individual microsite.<ref name="milestones" /> The series had a soft launch in July 2007 with the title "Inside Story" and a different host for ''[[Avenging Angel (2007 TV film)|Avenging Angel]]'',<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/avenging_angel0.html ''Avenging Angel'' Microsite]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> ''[[Charlie & Me]]'',<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/charlie_and_me.html ''Charlie & Me'' Microsite]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> ''[[The Good Witch]]'',<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/the_good_witch.html ''The Good Witch'' Microsite]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> ''Daniel's Daughter'',<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/daniels_daughter.html ''Daniel's Daughter'' Microsite]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> and ''[[The Note (film)|The Note]]''.<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/the_note.html ''The Note'' Microsite]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref>

In 2009, the online show was revamped again, removing the on-camera host altogether. ''[[Love Takes Wing]]'' is the last title featured in an "On Location" with an on-camera host. All titles following do not have an on-camera host.<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shows/love_takes_wing.html ''Love Takes Wing'' Microsite]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref>

===Online movie shop===
On January 29, 2009, the company announced the development of an online movie shop at both [http://www.hallmarkchannel.com www.hallmarkchannel.com] and [http://www.hallmarkmoviechannel.com www.hallmarkmoviechannel.com] featuring DVD movies and movie-related products from its library.<ref>[http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/publish/consumer/home/shop.html Hallmark Channel Online Shop]{{dead link|date=November 2012}}</ref> The shop is powered by the [[Amazon.com|Amazon]] Associates program. Since its soft launch in mid-2008, Hallmark Channel has already generated sales of over 10,000 items. The network earns a commission on each sale.<ref>{{cite web|work=Hallmark Channel press site|title=Hallmark Channel Press Release 1/29/09|url=http://www.hallmarkchannelpress.com/publish/pr/home/corporate/press_releases_1/press_release_012909.html}}</ref>

==Advertising==
In mid-June 2009, the network announced it would sell individual ad breaks featuring a single advertiser. The so-called "Fast Breaks" will come with short bumpers announcing that the show will return in 30 seconds. The cost of such standalone spots is about double that of a regular 30-second commercial on the channel. Hallmark Channel signed insurance company [[Mutual of Omaha]] as the first buyer.<ref name="sale" />

==Hallmark Channel around the world==
{{main|Hallmark Channel (International)}}
The name Hallmark is also used for various cable channels worldwide. Hallmark Channel across the world is owned by [[NBC Universal]] and is run by different entities that have access to the [[Hallmark cards|Hallmark]] name and brand. They also have different programming and standards than Hallmark Channel USA.

==Controversies==
Hallmark Channel and sister channel Hallmark Movie Channel were removed from the [[AT&T U-verse]] lineup on September 1, 2010 due to a carriage dispute.<ref>[http://www.multichannel.com/article/456590-Hallmark_Channels_Go_Dark_On_AT_T_U_verse.php Hallmark Channels Go Dark On AT&T U-verse], ''Multichannel News'', September 1, 2010</ref> It is assumed that Hallmark wants to substantially increase fees, and that AT&T does not wish to pay these greatly-increased fees.

Blogger [[Donna Cavanagh]] has raised a concern with the network regarding its allowable on-air language policies, describing them as "censorship at its worst". Words such as "ass", "hooker", and possibly "butt" are dubbed out. In response to Cavanagh's inquiry, a representative of the network said:<ref name=theSOP>Cavanagh, Donna (July 10, 2011). [http://thesop.org/story/20110710/bleepin-censorship-on-the-bleepin-hallmark-channel.html "Bleepin' Censorship on the Bleepin' Hallmark Channel"]. The Student Operated Press.</ref>

{{Quote|Crown Media Networks is committed to family friendly programming. Our Standards & Practices ("S&P" — the things that are or are not acceptable for a particular network) are very conservative. There are words and phrases commonly used on other cable channels and broadcast networks that Hallmark Channel's S&P guidelines deem unacceptable.}}

Cavanagh accused the network of hypocrisy in blocking such material as being objectionable according to the network's standards while continuing to broadcast sitcoms such as ''[[Frasier]]'' and ''[[The Golden Girls]]'', which often feature themes of sexuality and promiscuity.

==See also==
* [[Hallmark Movie Channel]]
* [[List of programs broadcast by Hallmark Channel]]
* [[:Category:Hallmark Channel original films|List of Hallmark Channel Original Films]]
* [[Hallmark Hall of Fame]]
* [[:Category:Hallmark Channel Mystery Wheel|Hallmark Channel Mystery Wheel]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.hallmarkchannel.com}}

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{{Hallmark Channel Mystery Wheel}}
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'''Justin James "J. J." Watt'''<ref>{{cite web|last=Lucas |first=Mike |url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/blog/2011/07/lucas-at-large-catching-up-with-jj-watt.html |title=Lucas at Large: Catching up with J.J. Watt |publisher=UWBadgers.com |date=2011-07-19 |accessdate=2012-10-09}}</ref> (born March 22, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Houston Texans]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted 11th overall by the Houston Texans in the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]].

==Early years==
Watt was born in [[Pewaukee, Wisconsin]]. He attended [[Pewaukee High School]] in [[Pewaukee, Wisconsin]]. He played both defensive end and [[tight end]]. Watt also lettered in baseball, basketball, and track during his high school career. As a senior, Watt was state champion in the shot put.

==College career==
===Central Michigan===
Watt attended [[Central Michigan University]] for one year, 2007, before transferring to Wisconsin. While there, he played tight end and caught eight passes for 77 yards. Frustrated by his lack of direction at Central Michigan, he left school and began delivering pizzas. After a somber encounter with a fan, he regained his focus, telling himself, "I don't want to be delivering pizzas. I want to be playing football."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Solomon-Texans-first-round-pick-Watt-driven-to-1685537.php |title=Solomon: Texans' first-round pick Watt driven to succeed - Houston Chronicle |publisher=Chron.com |date=2011-04-30 |accessdate=2012-10-09}}</ref> Shortly after, he enrolled at Wisconsin.

===Wisconsin===
After being redshirted in 2008, Watt started all 13 games at defensive end in 2009. He finished the season with 44 tackles and four sacks.

In the 2010 season, Watt finished the regular season with 59 tackles, seven [[Quarterback sack|sacks]], two fumble recoveries, and an [[interception]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/stats?playerId=238947 |title=ESPN.com profile |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-09}}</ref> Watt was the 2010 recipient of the [[Ronnie Lott Award]] and was a finalist for the [[Ted Hendricks Award]].

===College statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! Year !! Team !! Tackles !! TFL–yards !! Sacks–yards !! FR
|-
| '''2009''' || [[University of Wisconsin Madison|Wisconsin]] || 44 || 15.5–53 || 4.5–19 || 2
|-
| '''2010''' || [[University of Wisconsin Madison|Wisconsin]] || 62 || 21.0–91 || 7.0–56 || 2
|- style="background:#555; font-weight:bold; color:white;"
| colspan=2 | College totals || 106 || 36.5–144|| 11.5–75 || 4
|}

==Professional career==
On January 6, 2011, Watt announced that he would forgo his senior year of college to enter the [[2011 NFL Draft]].

===2011 NFL Draft===
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On April 28, 2011, Watt was drafted 11th overall to the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010611aaa.html |title=Watt to enter NFL draft - UWBadgers.com - The Official Web Site of The Wisconsin Badgers Athletics |publisher=UWBadgers.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-09}}</ref> On July 31, 2011, Watt was signed to a four-year contract with the Texans worth $11,237,000, which includes a signing bonus of $6,672,000.<ref>[http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/sports/nfl/110731-texans-reach-contract-agreement-with-j.j.-watt ]{{dead link|date=October 2012}}</ref> In his first regular season game with the Texans, Watt recorded five tackles (all solo) and recovered a fumble.

Watt finished the regular season with 56 tackles (48 of them solo stops), 5½ sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 passes defensed, and a blocked field goal.

In the Texans' first ever playoff game on January 7, 2012 against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], Watt intercepted quarterback [[Andy Dalton]] and returned it for his first career NFL touchdown to give Houston a 17-10 lead. The Texans won 31-10. Interestingly, Dalton had been the Quarterback that beat Watt's Badgers in the [[2011 Rose Bowl]] the year before.

In the Divisional Round against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] on January 15, 2012, Watt sacked quarterback [[Joe Flacco]] 2½ times, equal to fellow rookie [[Brooks Reed]]. However, the Texans lost 20-13, ending the franchise's first playoff run.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13979/jj-watt ESPN bio]
*[http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/watt_jj00.html Wisconsin Badgers bio]
*[http://www.houstontexans.com/team/roster/J.J.-Watt/b44e970b-c671-4671-a527-8ecc06f5b7b9 Houston Texans bio]

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{{2011 NFL Draft}}
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{{Texans2011DraftPicks}}
{{Houston Texans roster navbox}}

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'''Justin James "J. J." Watt'''<ref>[http://www.uwbadgers.com/blog/2011/07/lucas-at-large-catching-up-with-jj-watt.html]</ref> (born March 22, 1989) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Houston Texans]] of the [[National Football League]]. He was drafted 11th overall by the Houston Texans in the [[2011 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Wisconsin Badgers football|Wisconsin]].

==Early years==
Watt was born in [[Pewaukee, Wisconsin]]. He attended [[Pewaukee High School]] in [[Pewaukee, Wisconsin]]. He played both defensive end and [[tight end]]. Watt also lettered in baseball, basketball, and track during his high school career. As a senior, Watt was state champion in the shot put.

==College career==
===Central Michigan===
Watt attended [[Central Michigan University]] for one year, 2007, before transferring to Wisconsin. While there, he played tight end and caught eight passes for 77 yards. Frustrated by his lack of direction at Central Michigan, he left school and began delivering pizzas. After a somber encounter with a fan, he regained his focus, telling himself, "I don't want to be delivering pizzas. I want to be playing football."<ref>http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Solomon-Texans-first-round-pick-Watt-driven-to-1685537.php</ref> Shortly after, he enrolled at Wisconsin.

===Wisconsin===
After being redshirted in 2008, Watt started all 13 games at defensive end in 2009. He finished the season with 44 tackles and four sacks.

In the 2010 season, Watt finished the regular season with 59 tackles, seven [[Quarterback sack|sacks]], two fumble recoveries, and an [[interception]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/stats?playerId=238947 ESPN.com profile]</ref> Watt was the 2010 recipient of the [[Ronnie Lott Award]] and was a finalist for the [[Ted Hendricks Award]].

===College statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
! Year !! Team !! Tackles !! TFL–yards !! Sacks–yards !! FR
|-
| '''2009''' || [[University of Wisconsin Madison|Wisconsin]] || 44 || 15.5–53 || 4.5–19 || 2
|-
| '''2010''' || [[University of Wisconsin Madison|Wisconsin]] || 62 || 21.0–91 || 7.0–56 || 2
|- style="background:#555555;font-weight:bold;color:white;"
| colspan=2 | College totals || 106 || 36.5–144|| 11.5–75 || 4
|- style="background:#555555;font-weight:bold;color:white;"
|}

==Professional career==
On January 6, 2011, Watt announced that he would forgo his senior year of college to enter the [[2011 NFL Draft]].

===2011 NFL Draft===
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On April 28, 2011, Watt was drafted 11th overall to the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010611aaa.html</ref> On July 31, 2011, Watt was signed to a four-year contract with the Texans worth $11,237,000, which includes a signing bonus of $6,672,000.<ref>http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/sports/nfl/110731-texans-reach-contract-agreement-with-j.j.-watt</ref> In his first regular season game with the Texans, Watt recorded five tackles (all solo) and recovered a fumble.

Watt finished the regular season with 56 tackles (48 of them solo stops), 5½ sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, 4 passes defensed, and a blocked field goal.

In the Texans' first ever playoff game on January 7, 2012 against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], Watt intercepted quarterback [[Andy Dalton]] and returned it for his first career NFL touchdown to give Houston a 17-10 lead. The Texans won 31-10. Interestingly, Dalton had been the Quarterback that beat Watt's Badgers in the [[2011 Rose Bowl]] the year before.

In the Divisional Round against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] on January 15, 2012, Watt sacked quarterback [[Joe Flacco]] 2½ times, equal to fellow rookie [[Brooks Reed]]. However, the Texans lost 20-13, ending the franchise's first playoff run.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13979/jj-watt ESPN bio]
*[http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/watt_jj00.html Wisconsin Badgers bio]
*[http://www.houstontexans.com/team/roster/J.J.-Watt/b44e970b-c671-4671-a527-8ecc06f5b7b9 Houston Texans bio]

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Odeya Rush

2012-07-30T18:25:25Z

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{{Infobox person
|name = Odeya Rush
|image = OdeyaRush2011-1-.jpg
|caption = Rush in 2011
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1997|05|12}}|birth_place = [[Haifa, Israel|Haifa]], [[Israel]]
|occupation = [[Actress]] and [[student]]
|religion = Judaism
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'''Odeya Rush''' ([[Hebrew]]: אודיה רש; born May 12, 1997) is an Israeli-born [[United States|American]] [[television]] and [[film actress]]. She has appeared in short films and commercials and in the television series [[Curb Your Enthusiasm]] in the episode "Mister Softee," as Emily, and [[Law and Order SVU]], in the episode "Branded," in which she played the character Hannah Milner.<ref>[[The Internet Movie Database]]. [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3843467/]</ref><ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1739581/ Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Season 12, Episode 6. Branded (20 Oct. 2010)]. imdb.com</ref>
She plays the character Joni Jerome, best friend of Timothy, in the [[Peter Hedges]]-directed [[Disney]] film ''[[The Odd Life of Timothy Green]]''.<ref>Alan Baltes, December 10, 2010. “Disney to film 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green' in January as casting continues.” ''Examiner.com''</ref>

Rush lives in [[New Jersey]] with her family and attends public school.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3843467/bio Biography for Odeya Rush]. imdb.com</ref>

In May 2012 it was confirmed that Rush will be cast as young Mary in 'Mary, Mother of the Christ,' the Hollywood prequel to [[The Passion of the Christ]].<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4230610,00.html Israeli teen to play Virgin Mary – Israel Culture, Ynetnews]. Ynetnews.com. Retrieved on 2012-05-31.</ref>

==References==

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The Devil’s Double

2012-05-09T18:43:55Z

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{{Infobox film
| name = The Devil's Double
| image = The Devil's Double.jpg
| image_size = 215px
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Lee Tamahori]]
| producer = Paul Breuls Michael John Fedun Emjay Rechsteiner Catherine Vandeleene
| screenplay = Michael Thomas
| based on = {{Based on|''[[Latif Yahia#Books|The Devil's Double]]''|[[Latif Yahia]]}}
| starring = [[Dominic Cooper]] [[Philip Quast]] [[Ludivine Sagnier]]
| music = Christian Henson
| cinematography = Sam McCurdy
| editing = Luis Carballar
| studio = Corsan
| distributor = [[Lions Gate Entertainment|Lionsgate]] Herrick Entertainment
| released = {{Film date|2011|01|22|[[2011 Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]]|2011|07|29|US: Limited}}
| runtime = 108 minutes
| country = {{Film Belgium}} {{Film Netherlands}}
| language = English
| budget = $19.1 million<ref name="BOM"/>
| gross = $4,807,493<ref name="BOM">{{cite web|title=THE DEVIL'S DOUBLE|url=http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=intl&id=devilsdouble.htm|publisher=Box Office Mojo|accessdate=19 December 2011}}</ref>
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'''''The Devil's Double''''' is a 2011 [[biographical film]] directed by [[Lee Tamahori]] and starring [[Ludivine Sagnier]], and [[Dominic Cooper]] as the controversial [[Latif Yahia]]. It was released on January 22, 2011 at the [[2011 Sundance Film Festival]] and was [[Limited release|released in limited theaters]] on July 29, 2011 by [[Lions Gate Entertainment|Lionsgate]] and Herrick Entertainment.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=73779|title=Lionsgate and Herrick Take on The Devil's Double|work=CominSoon.net|publisher=[[CraveOnline]]|date=February 3, 2011|accessdate=July 5, 2011}}</ref>

==Plot==
In 1987, [[Latif Yahia]] ([[Dominic Cooper]]), an Iraqi soldier fighting in the [[Iran–Iraq War]], is called to become a "''fedai''" ("[[body double]]" or [[political decoy]]) for [[Uday Hussein]] (also played by Cooper), the playboy son of Iraqi president [[Saddam Hussein]] ([[Philip Quast]]). Latif comes from an upper-class family and had attended school with Uday, where the other students would remark on their likeness. Latif initially refuses the position, but is imprisoned and tortured, ultimately relenting when his family is threatened. Latif undergoes minor cosmetic surgery to perfect his resemblance to Uday and practices emulating the young Hussein's mannerisms and wildly volatile persona. He is given access to all of the luxurious benefits of the Husseins' fortune, including massive palaces, expensive wardrobes and Uday's [[Ferrari Mondial#3.2 Mondial|Ferrari]] and various other exotic cars. Latif tries to resist Uday's exorbitant merrymaking and erratic behavior, at one point fleeing a nightclub in another of Uday's Ferraris to attempt to see his family, who believe he has died in the war. However, he is apprehended by Uday's bodyguards and beaten. After an appearance at a conference with several [[Kuwaiti]] leaders, an attempt is made on Uday's (Latif's) life, apparently by a member of a rebel opposition group, possibly a [[Kurdish people|Kurd]]. The real Uday, though, is more concerned with the Kuwaitis, who he believes have been [[directional drilling|slant drilling]] from Iraq's [[Rumaila oil field]]. The [[Gulf War|First Gulf War]] is launched with Uday proclaiming "The Age of the [[Sheikh]]s is over!"

Uday's increasingly violent, sadistic tendencies are displayed when he kidnaps a 14-year-old school girl and forces her to escort him to a party. At the party, based on an actual 1988 celebration honoring Egyptian President [[Hosni Mubarak]]'s wife [[Suzanne Mubarak|Suzanne]], Uday becomes enraged with his father's personal bodyguard [[Kamel Hana Gegeo]] ([[Mehmet Ferda]]). Uday believes Gegeo facilitated an affair between Saddam and [[Samira Shahbandar]], which devastated his mother, [[Sajida Talfah]], and he also expresses jealousy at the trust his father places in Kamel Hana. When Gegeo disrupts Uday's sexual advances towards his young victim, Uday butchers him with an [[electric knife|electric carving knife]] in front of all of the guests. The next morning, Uday's bodyguards are seen dumping the naked, beaten body of the young girl.

Latif, acting as Uday, is later sent to [[Basra]] to rally support among [[Republican Guard (Iraq)|Republican Guard]] soldiers as [[Coalition of the Gulf War|Coalition]] forces have taken control of the war. At Basra, another attempt is made on Latif's life. To Uday's great concern, Latif nearly loses a pinky in the assault, which presumably would mean Uday would have to have his amputated to maintain their resemblance, but doctors are able to save Latif's finger. Later, Latif is confronted by the father of the young girl Uday killed. Uday eavesdrops on the conversation and is outraged by the man's pleas for "justice" and "compassion." Uday orders Latif to kill the man, but Latif refuses and instead slits his own wrists, to Uday's amusement. After Latif recovers, he confronts Uday at his birthday party. The confrontation escalates to a shootout and Latif escapes in Uday's [[Mercedes-Benz W126|Mercedes]] with Uday's lover, Sarrab ([[Ludivine Sagnier]]). The two escape to [[Malta]], but Sarrab, fearing for her daughter in Iraq, calls Uday begging for the chance to return without being harmed. A would-be assassin sent by Uday just misses shooting Latif almost as soon as they arrive on the island. Uday calls Latif and offers him one final chance to return to Iraq, threatening to kill his father if he refuses. Latif says he will not return and his father is killed.

However, Latif does return to Iraq, not to continue to serve as Uday's double, but rather to kill him, with the help of a man whose bride killed herself after being raped and beaten by Uday on their wedding day. In an adapted version of the attempt on Uday's life made by the [[Islamic Movement of the 15th of Shaaban|15th Shaaban]] in 1996, Latif and his partner ambush Uday while he is attempting to lure young girls into his [[Porsche 911|Porsche]]. They wound him severely, including–consistent with unconfirmed reports of the real-life attack–mangling his genitals with a direct shot. One of Uday's bodyguards catches up to Latif as he flees the scene. The guard, however, is one who Latif could have killed as he fled from Uday's birthday party before leaving the country but spared, and the guard extends him the same courtesy.

==Cast==
* [[Dominic Cooper]] as [[Latif Yahia]] / [[Uday Hussein]]
* [[Philip Quast]] as [[Saddam Hussein]]
* [[Ludivine Sagnier]] as Sarrab
* [[Mimoun Oaïssa]] as Ali
* Raad Rawi as Munem
* [[Mem Ferda]] as Kamel Hannah
* Dar Salim as Azzam Al-Tikriti
* Khalid Laith as Yassem Al-Helou
* Pano Masti as Said Kammuneh
* Nasser Memarzia as Latif's father
* Tiziana Azzopardi as Latif's sister
* [[Akin Gazi]] as Saleeh

==Production==
The film was shot in Jordan and [[Malta]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100312/local/iraq-movie-being-filmed-in-malta |title=Updated: Iraq movie being filmed in Malta |publisher=timesofmalta.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-09}}</ref>

==Critical reception==
The film received mixed reviews. The movie has a 52% rating on [[Rotten Tomatoes]], though much critical acclaim has been given to Dominic Cooper's dual role. [[IGN]] awarded it 3.5 out of 5 and said "certainly a fresh perspective on one of the Middle East's most brutal dictators".<ref>{{cite web|author=var authorId = "245789638" by Tom Butler |url=http://uk.movies.ign.com/articles/118/1184689p1.html |title=The Devil's Double Review - Movies Review at IGN |publisher=Uk.movies.ign.com |date=2011-07-28 |accessdate=2012-05-09}}</ref> CinemaBlend.com also awarded it 3.5 out of five and said "and while the film feels deeply flawed, Cooper is worth the price of admission."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/The-Devil-s-Double-5370.html |title=The Devil's Double Review |publisher=CinemaBlend.com |date= |accessdate=2012-05-09}}</ref> ''Rockstar Weekly'' awarded the film a positive review, saying "Hats off to director Lee Tamahori (Die Another Day) for taking a controversial topic and turning it into a masterful film."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockstarweekly.com/the-devils-double-movie-review.html |title=Canadian, Music, Entertainment, Movies, Fashion, Reviews, Photos, Interviews and More |publisher=RockStar Weekly |date= |accessdate=2012-05-09}}</ref>

However, the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' gave the film a negative review, saying "The story of Uday Hussein's body double is relentlessly violent and lurid".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/29/entertainment/la-et-devils-double-20110729 | work=Los Angeles Times | title=Movie review: 'The Devil's Double' | date=29 July 2011}}</ref>

[[Roger Ebert]] awarded the film three out of four stars and said "All due praise to Dominic Cooper. It should have been more."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110803/REVIEWS/110809989 | work=Chicago Sun-Times | title=The Devil's Double}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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Viel Lärm um nichts (2012)

2012-04-24T19:17:03Z

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{{Infobox film
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| image = MuchAdo.jpg
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| director = [[Joss Whedon]]
| producer = Joss Whedon
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| based on = {{nowrap|''[[Much Ado About Nothing]]''}} by [[William Shakespeare]]
| starring = {{ubl|[[Amy Acker]]|[[Alexis Denisof]]|[[Nathan Fillion]]|[[Clark Gregg]]|[[Reed Diamond]]|[[Fran Kranz]]|[[Sean Maher]]|[[Spencer Treat Clark]]|[[Riki Lindhome]]|[[Ashley Johnson]]}}
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'''''Much Ado About Nothing''''' is an independent film made by [[Joss Whedon]] and based on [[Much Ado About Nothing|the Shakespeare play of the same name]]. The film is due to be released in 2012.<ref name="pr">{{cite press release |title=Much Ado Press Release |url=http://muchadothemovie.com/documents/MuchAdoPressRelease.pdf |publisher=Bellweather Pictures |date=October 24, 2011 |accessdate=October 27, 2011}} </ref>

==Production==
''Much Ado About Nothing'' is the first feature from Bellwether, a micro-studio created by Whedon and his wife Kai Cole.<ref name="pr" /><ref name="EW24Oct">{{cite news |title=Joss Whedon on his secret film of 'Much Ado About Nothing': 'This is the best vacation I've ever taken' |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/10/24/joss-whedon-sean-maher-amy-acker-much-ado-exclusive/ |newspaper=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=October 24, 2011 |accessdate=October 27, 2011}}</ref> It was shot entirely on location at Whedon's house in Santa Monica in 12 days.<ref name="pr" /> The film was shot in black and white by [[director of photography]] Jay Hunter, largely using [[hand-held camera]]s.<ref name="pr" /><ref name="DPHunter">{{cite web |url=http://www.whedonverse.net/features/interviews/much-ado-about-nothing-director-of-photography-jay-hunter/ |title=Director of Photography Jay Hunter Talks Much Ado About Joss |last1= |first1=Simon |date=October 29, 2011 |work=Whedonverse |accessdate=November 4, 2011}}</ref> Whedon described the text as "a deconstruction of the idea of love, which is ironic, since the entire production is a love letter – to the text, to the cast, even to the house it's shot in." The film was produced by Whedon, line-produced by Nathan Kelly and M. Elizabeth Hughes, and co-produced by Kai Cole and Danny Kaminsky.<ref name="pr" />

Whedon asked the cast and crew to keep quiet about the project until principal photography was completed.<ref name="HR24Oct">{{cite news |title=Joss Whedon's Star Sean Maher Reveals 'Much Ado About Nothing' Secrets |first=Kimberly |last=Nordyke |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joss-whedon-much-ado-about-nothing-sean-maher-nathan-fillion-252557 |newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=October 24, 2011 |accessdate=October 27, 2011}}</ref> The first public hint of the film came on [[Twitter]] postings by actors [[Nathan Fillion]] and [[Sean Maher]] and costume designer [[Shawna Trpcic]] on October 23, 2011.<ref name="EW23Oct">{{cite news |title=Joss Whedon Teases Mysterious New Project 'Much Ado About Nothing' |first=Kimberly |last=Nordyke |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/joss-whedon-nathan-fillion-much-ado-about-nothing-252323 |newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=October 23, 2011 |accessdate=October 27, 2011}}</ref>

==Release==
{{As of|2011|10|24|df=US}}, no distributor has been found for the film.<ref name="EW24Oct" /> Whedon said that he hopes to take the film to [[film festival]]s "because it sounded like it would be festive."<ref name="EW24Oct" />

==Cast==
* [[Amy Acker]] as Beatrice
* [[Alexis Denisof]] as Benedick
* [[Nathan Fillion]] as [[Dogberry]]
* [[Clark Gregg]] as Leonato
* [[Reed Diamond]] as [[Don Pedro (Shakespeare character)|Don Pedro]]
* [[Fran Kranz]] as Claudio
* Jillian Morgese as Hero
* [[Sean Maher]] as Don John
* [[Spencer Treat Clark]] as Borachio
* [[Riki Lindhome]] as Conrade
* [[Ashley Johnson]] as Margaret
* Emma Bates as Ursula
* [[Tom Lenk]] as Verges
* [[BriTANicK|Nick Kocher]] as First Watchman
* [[BriTANicK|Brian McElhaney]] as Second Watchman
* Joshua Zar as Leonato’s aide
* Paul M. Meston as Friar Francis
* [[Romy Rosemont]] as The Sexton

Clark Gregg, who was working with the director on ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]'' at the time, stepped in at very short notice to play the role of Leonato, which was originally intended for [[Anthony Head]] who was unavailable.<ref name="EW24Oct" />

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.muchadothemovie.com/ Official Site]
* {{imdb title|2094065|Much Ado About Nothing}}

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Miles Teller

2012-04-23T20:31:42Z

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|birth_date=February 20, 1987 (age 25)
|birth_place=[[Downingtown, Pennsylvania]]
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'''Miles Teller''' (born February 20, 1987) is an American actor. Teller was nominated for the [[Chlotrudis Award for Best Supporting Actor]] at the [[Chlotrudis Awards 2011]] and the Discovery Award at the Savannah Film Festival for his role as Jason in the 2010 film ''[[Rabbit Hole (film)|Rabbit Hole]]''.<ref name="Chlotrudis">{{cite web|url=http://www.chlotrudis.org/content/winters-bone-wins-big-17th-annual-chlotrudis-awards-ceremony|title=WINTER'S BONE wins big at 17th Annual Chlotrudis Awards ceremony|publisher=chlotrudis.org}}</ref>

==Life and career==
Teller was born in [[Downingtown, Pennsylvania]]. His parents, Merry (Flowers) and Mike Teller, were both from [[Carneys Point Township, New Jersey|Carneys Point, New Jersey]].<ref name="rhprod">{{cite web|url=http://thecia.com.au/reviews/r/images/rabbit-hole-production-notes.pdf |title=Rabbit Hole press kit |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=2012-04-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Williams/Today's Sunbeam |url=http://www.nj.com/sunbeam/index.ssf?/base/news-5/123968581427960.xml&coll=9 |title=Man with local ties on ABC show Wednesday |publisher=NJ.com |date=2011-11-01 |accessdate=2012-04-23}}</ref> He lived in several places as a child, because of his father's career as a nuclear plant engineer,<ref>[http://www.spress.com.au/html/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=852:5-minutes-with-miles-teller-from-footloose&catid=28:current-users&Itemid=109 ]{{dead link|date=April 2012}}</ref> spending time in [[Citrus County]], [[Florida]] after moving from [[Cape May, New Jersey]] with his family.<ref name="dailey">Dailey, Jennifer (April 14, 2009). [http://www.nj.com/sunbeam/index.ssf?/base/news-5/123968581427960.xml&coll=9 Man with local ties on ABC show Wednesday.] ''[[NJ.com]]''</ref> He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from [[Tisch School of the Arts]] at [[New York University]].<ref name="kaufman2010">Kaufman, Amy (December 28, 2010). [http://articles.latimes.com/2010/dec/28/entertainment/la-et-miles-teller-20101228 For Miles Teller, a role that was almost too real.] ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''</ref>

Teller appeared in the stage musical ''[[Footloose (musical)|Footloose]]''.<ref name="yamato">Yamato, Jen (November 8, 2010). [http://www.movieline.com/2010/11/miles-teller-on-diving-into-rabbit-hole-with-nicole-kidman-and-cutting-footloose.php Miles Teller on Rabbit Hole, Nicole Kidman and Cutting Footloose.] ''[[Movieline]]''</ref> This led to being cast in the film remake of ''[[Footloose (2011 film)|Footloose]]'', in which he played the same character as in the stage musical.<ref name="durbin">Durbin, Jonathan (2011). [http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/miles-teller/ Miles Teller.] ''[[Interview (magazine)|Interview]]''</ref> In 2011, he was cast in ''[[21 and Over (film)|21 and Over]]'', written and directed by ''[[The Hangover]]'' writers [[Jon Lucas]] and [[Scott Moore]], and ''[[Project X (2011 film)|Project X]]''.<ref name="weinstein">Weinstein, Joshua L. (May 26, 2011). [http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/miles-teller-enters-hangover-territory-27760 Miles Teller Joins Relativity's '21 and Over.'] ''[[The Wrap]]''</ref>

==Filmography==
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! Year
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|-
| 2009
| ''[[The Unusuals]]''
| James Boorland
| "Boorland Day" (season 1: episode 2)
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| 2010
| ''[[Rabbit Hole (film)|Rabbit Hole]]''
| Jason
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| 2011
| ''[[Footloose (2011 film)|Footloose]]''
| Willard Hewitt
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| 2012
| ''[[Project X (2012 film)|Project X]]''
| Miles
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| 2012
| ''[[21 and Over (Flim)|21 and Over]]''
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| 2013
| ''Get a Job''
| Will Davis
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|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|1886602}}

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Texasville

2012-04-04T23:48:26Z

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{{Infobox Film
| name = Texasville
| image = Texasville large.jpg
| caption = DVD cover
| director = [[Peter Bogdanovich]]
| producer = Peter Bogdanovich [[Barry Spikings]]
| writer = Peter Bogdanovich [[Larry McMurtry]] {{small|(Novel)}}
| starring = [[Jeff Bridges]] [[Timothy Bottoms]] [[Cybill Shepherd]] [[Cloris Leachman]] [[Randy Quaid]]
| cinematography = Nicholas Josef von Sternberg
| editing = Richard Fields
| studio = [[Nelson Entertainment]] Cine-Source
| distributor = [[Columbia Pictures]] (theatrical) [[MGM Home Entertainment]] (DVD)
| released = {{Film date|1990|9|28}}
| runtime = 123 minutes
| country = {{Film US}}
| language = English
| gross = $2,268,000
}}
'''''Texasville''''' is a 1990 American [[drama film]] directed by [[Peter Bogdanovich]]. It is a [[sequel]] to ''[[The Last Picture Show]]'', and based on the novel ''Texasville'' by [[Larry McMurtry]].

[[Jeff Bridges]], [[Cybill Shepherd]], [[Cloris Leachman]], [[Timothy Bottoms]], [[Randy Quaid]] and [[Eileen Brennan]] reprise their roles from the 1971 film. ''Texasville'' is in color, while ''The Last Picture Show'' was filmed in black and white. The film got mostly negative reviews and did not do well at the box office either, although [[Gene Siskel]] and [[Roger Ebert]] both gave the film a thumbs up on [[/At_the_Movies_(U.S._TV_series)#Siskel_and_Ebert_and_The_Movies_.281986.E2.80.9399.29|their show]].

==Plot==
In 1984, 33 years after the events depicted in ''[[The Last Picture Show]]'', 50-year-old Duane Jackson ([[Jeff Bridges]]) is a wealthy tycoon of a near bankrupt oil company. His relationship with his family isn't prospering, either. His wife, Karla ([[Annie Potts]]), believes that Duane is cheating on her and his son, Dickie ([[William McNamara]]), seems to be following in his father's libidinous footsteps.

Ruth Popper ([[Cloris Leachman]]), works as Duane's secretary, and despondent Lester Marlow ([[Randy Quaid]]), now a businessman, seems a prime candidate for a business crisis or a heart attack or both.

Sonny Crawford ([[Timothy Bottoms]]) increasingly erratic behavior causes Duane concern over Sonny's mental health.

Jacy Farrow ([[Cybill Shepherd]]) has traveled the world and experienced its pleasures. A painful tragedy brought her back to her hometown and once again into Duane's life.

==Cast==
* [[Jeff Bridges]] as Duane Jackson
* [[Timothy Bottoms]] as Sonny Crawford
* [[Cybill Shepherd]] as Jacy Farrow
* [[Cloris Leachman]] as Ruth Popper
* [[Randy Quaid]] as Lester Marlow
* [[Annie Potts]] as Karla Jackson
* [[William McNamara]] as Dickie Jackson
* [[Eileen Brennan]] as Genevieve Morgan

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Lillo Brancato

2012-03-30T00:03:52Z

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| name = Lillo Brancato, Jr.
| image =
| caption = Lillo Brancato as Matthew Bevilaqua
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|3|30|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Bogotá]], [[Colombia]]
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| occupation = Actor
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'''Lillo Brancato, Jr.''' (born March 30, 1976)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nysdocslookup.docs.state.ny.us/GCA00P00/WIQ3/WINQ130|title = New York State Department of Correction Services}}</ref> is a [[Colombia]]n-born [[United States|American]] [[actor]], known for his performance as "Calogero Anello" in [[Robert De Niro]]'s 1993 directorial debut, ''[[A Bronx Tale]].'' He also played [[Matthew Bevilaqua]], a young mobster on ''[[The Sopranos]]''. In December 2005, Brancato was charged with second-degree murder for his role in a burglary in [[the Bronx]], New York in which an off-duty [[police officer]], Daniel Enchautegui, confronted two burglars and was killed in a shootout. Brancato was subsequently acquitted of murder, but he was convicted of first-degree attempted burglary and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Co-defendant Steven Armento was convicted of firing the fatal shot in a separate trial and was sentenced to [[life in prison without parole]].<ref name="trial"></ref>

==Early life==
Brancato was born in [[Bogotá]], [[Colombia]]. Adopted when he was four months old, he was raised by [[Italian-American]] parents, Lillo, Sr., (a builder) and Domenica (an [[electrolysist]]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.filmreference.com/film/34/Lillo-Brancato.html |title=Lillo Brancato Biography (1976-) |publisher=Film Reference.com}}</ref> in [[Yonkers, New York]]. Brancato went to catholic school [[Mount_Saint_Michael_Academy|Mount St Michael]]. Although he is of [[Colombian people|Colombian]] descent, Brancato has said "I consider myself [[Italian people|Italian]]. I was raised to eat [[pasta]]".<ref>{{cite article|title=Shooting suspect was once a rising star|author=[[Associated Press]]|work=[[Newsday]]|date=2005-12-10}}</ref> Brancato was discovered while swimming at [[Jones Beach State Park|Jones Beach]] by a [[talent scout]] who noticed Brancato's resemblance to [[Robert De Niro]]. Brancato was a fan of De Niro and impressed the scout with an impression of [[Travis Bickle]] from ''[[Taxi Driver]]''. This won him the role of De Niro's son in ''[[A Bronx Tale]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nymag.com/news/profiles/16107/|title=The Lost Soprano|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]]|date=2006-02-27|author=Fishman, Steve}}</ref>

==Career==
Brancato acted in three films in the mid-1990s, prior to joining the cast of ''[[The Sopranos]]''. In ''[[A Bronx Tale]]'' in 1993 he played the main character "C", a teenager torn between his father and a mob boss who befriended him as a kid. He also starred alongside [[Gregory Hines]], [[Danny DeVito]], and [[Mark Wahlberg]] in the 1994 movie ''[[Renaissance Man (film)|Renaissance Man]]''. In 1995, he played a minor role in ''[[Crimson Tide (film)|Crimson Tide]]'' with [[Denzel Washington]] and [[Gene Hackman]].

In the second season of ''The Sopranos'', which [[HBO]] broadcast in 2000, Brancato starred as [[Matthew Bevilaqua]], a young mobster associated with [[Tony Soprano]]'s crime syndicate. Bevilaqua first appeared in the second season premiere, "[[Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office...]]", and appeared in five more episodes, the last one being "[[Bust Out]]", However, he was murdered in the previous episode, "[[From Where to Eternity]]". Brancato also played a mobster in the TV series ''[[Falcone (TV series)|Falcone]]'', which debuted in 2000. In 2001, Brancato starred opposite fellow ''Sopranos'' cast member [[Drea de Matteo]] in [[Abel Ferrara]]'s ''[['R Xmas]]''.

==Arrests==
[[Image:Enchautegui.JPG|thumb|right|3117-3119 Arnow Place, the Bronx, New York 10461, site of the shooting. The house left of the alleyway, number 3117, was Daniel Enchautegui's residence; number 3119, right of the alleyway, was the house that Brancato and his accomplice Armento attempted to burglarize.]]
On June 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the Yonkers Police Department, in [[Yonkers, New York|Yonkers]], New York, and charged with seventh-degree [[misdemeanor]] criminal possession of a controlled substance. According to press reports, police pulled Brancato over for having a rear brake light out and found he had an expired [[Vehicle registration|registration]] and no other papers for the vehicle. He gave police permission to look in a [[cigarette box]], where they found four bags of [[heroin]].

On December 10, 2005, Brancato was arrested by the [[New York City Police Department]] in the [[Bronx, New York|Bronx]] on suspicion of murdering off-duty police officer Daniel Enchautegui. Enchautegui had served with the New York City Police Department for three years and was assigned to the [[Organization_of_the_New_York_City_Police_Department#Police_precincts|40th Precinct]] in the Bronx.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Officer Down Memorial Page: Detective Daniel Enchautegui |url=http://odmp.org/officer/18069-detective-daniel-enchautegui |publisher=The Officer Down Memorial Page}}</ref> Enchautegui confronted Brancato and his accomplice, 48-year-old ex-[[Heroin]] addict Steven Armento, outside at a vacant house located at 3119 Arnow Place, next to his own, after hearing glass break. While Enchautegui waited for backup, a gunfight erupted and Enchautegui was shot. He was later taken to [[Jacobi Medical Center]], where he died. Police arrested Brancato and Armento in the vicinity, both with multiple gunshot wounds and in critical condition. Armento, who is the father of Brancato's girlfriend Stefanie, was [[arraign]]ed on [[Murder#Degrees of murder in the United States|first-degree murder]], for which he was convicted on October 30, 2008. Armento was later sentenced to [[life in prison without parole]].<ref name="trial">{{cite web |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/08/arts/People-Brancato.php |title=Murder trial scheduled for 'Sopranos' actor |work=International Herald Tribune |date=2008-11-08}}</ref> Brancato was arraigned for second-degree [[Felony murder|murder]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Wilson |first=Michael |url=http://nytimes.com/2005/12/13/nyregion/13shot.html?ei=5088&en=026500710b81ef60&ex=1292130000 |title=Did Suspects Know Victim Was an Officer? Police Say Statements Differ |work=New York Times |date=2005-12-13}}</ref> and his trial began on November 17, 2008.<ref name="trial"/> Brancato was found not guilty of murder on December 22, 2008.<ref name="acquitted">{{cite news |first=Sewell |last=Chan |coauthors=Mathew R. Warren |title=Ex-Actor Acquitted of Officer's Murder |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/23/nyregion/23bronx.html |work=New York Times |date=2008-12-22 |accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref> He was, however, convicted of first-degree attempted burglary, and he was sentenced on January 9, 2009, to 10 years in prison.<ref name="sentenced">{{cite news |first=John |last=Eligon |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/10/nyregion/10brancato.html?hp |title=10-Year Sentence for ‘Sopranos’ Actor |work=New York Times |date=2009-01-09 |accessdate=2009-01-09}}</ref> As state inmate #09A0227 incarcerated in the Oneida Correctional Facility in [[Rome, New York]],since he is closing in on the end of his sentence he was moved to Hudson Correctional Facility. he becomes eligible for parole in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nysdocslookup.docs.state.ny.us/GCA00P00/WIQ3/WINQ130 |title=Inmate Information: Lillo Brancato|publisher=New York State Department of Correctional Services}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{|class="wikitable"
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! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
|1993
| ''[[A Bronx Tale]]''
|Calogero 'C' Anello (age 17)
|
|-
|1994
| ''[[Renaissance Man (film)|Renaissance Man]]''
|Pvt. Donnie Benitez
|
|-
|1995
| ''[[Crimson Tide (film)|Crimson Tide]]''
|Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler
|
|-
|rowspan=2|1998
| ''[[Enemy of the State (film)|Enemy of the State]]''
|Young Worker
|
|-
| ''[[Provocateur (film)|Provocateur]]''
|Chris Finn
|
|-
|1999
| ''[[The Florentine]]''
|Pretty
|
|-
|rowspan=4|2000
| ''[[Mambo Café]]''
|Weasel
|
|-
| ''[[Blue Moon (2000 film)|Blue Moon]]''
|Pete
|
|-
| ''[[The Sopranos]]''
|Matthew Bevilaqua
|
|-
| ''[[Table One]]''
|Johnnie
|
|-
|rowspan=3|2001
| ''[[In the Shadows (film)|In the Shadows]]''
|Jimmy Pierazzi
|
|-
| ''[['R Xmas]]''
|The Husband
|
|-
| ''[[Sticks (film)|Sticks]]''
|Lenny
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2002
| ''[[The Real Deal (Film)|The Real Deal]]''
|Samy Saxo
|
|-
| ''[[The Adventures of Pluto Nash]]''
|Larry
|
|-
|2004
| ''[[Downtown: A Street Tale]]''
|Lenny
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2005
| ''[[Searching for Bobby D]]''
|Bobby
|
|-
| ''[[Slingshot (film)|Slingshot]]''
|DJ
|
|-
|2007
| ''[[Saturday Morning (2007 film)|Saturday Morning]]''
|Alan Delucci
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*{{iMDb name|0000969}}
*{{Amg name|8048|Lillo Brancato}}
* http://twitter.com/lillobrancato


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2012-03-30T00:03:52Z

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Suits (Fernsehserie)

2012-03-06T07:55:22Z

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'''''Suits''''' is a [[USA Network]] television drama series starring [[Gabriel Macht]] and [[Patrick J. Adams]]. The 12-episode first season debuted on June 23, 2011, with a 90-minute premiere.<ref name=SuitsSeriesPremiere>{{cite web|title=Exclusive: More USA Summer Premieres: "Burn Notice," "Suits" on Thursday, June 23; "Royal Pains," "Necessary Roughness" on Wednesday, June 29|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/04/08/exclusive-more-usa-summer-premieres-burn-notice-suits-on-thursday-june-23-royal-pains-necessary-roughness-on-wednesday-june-29-379314/9215/|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=April 8, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118030519?refcatid=4027|title=USA expands slate with two new series|date=January 19, 2011|last=Levine|first=Stuart|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5vwKkuPHG|archivedate=January 23, 2011|accessdate=February 12, 2011}}</ref> It was renewed for a second season of 16 episodes on August 11, 2011, expected to premiere in Summer 2012.<ref name=Renewed>{{cite web|last=Charles|first=Chandel|title=Suits Season Finale Review: You Can't Go Back|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/09/suits-review-dog-fight/|work=TV Fanatic|publisher= Mediavine Inc.|date=August 11, 2011|accessdate=September 9, 2011}}</ref>

== Overview ==
Mike Ross ([[Patrick J. Adams]]) is a brilliant college dropout. Mike's childhood dreams of becoming a lawyer was derailed after he was caught selling a math exam to the Dean's daughter. Naturally intelligent and with an [[eidetic memory]], Mike makes a living taking tests for other people, particularly [[LSATs]].

Harvey Specter ([[Gabriel Macht]]) is one of [[New York City | New York City's]] top attorneys who has recently been promoted to senior partner at his firm, and is forced by company policy to hire an associate. After an accidental interview with Mike, Harvey is impressed by the younger man's quick wits, his encyclopedic knowledge of the law, and his genuine desire to be an attorney, and hires him. Due to the fact that Mike lacks a law degree, and because the firm prefers [[Harvard]] [[alumni]], they both pretend that Mike is a Harvard graduate.

At the firm, Mike is continuously hounded by junior partner Louis Litt ([[Rick Hoffman]]), Harvey's jealous rival. Mike is eventually befriended by Rachel Zane ([[Meghan Markle]]), a [[paralegal]], whose [[test anxiety]] has prevented her from attending law school, and the two soon develop a mutual attraction. Mike and Harvey often come into conflict over Mike's naiveté and ethical scruples and Harvey's hard charging and seemingly uncaring demeanor.

== Cast ==
=== Main cast ===
* [[Gabriel Macht]] as Harvey Specter: New York's best closer, a senior partner at Pearson Hardman,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2011/06/tv-on-my-terms-usa-networks-perfectly-tailored-suits/|title=TV On My Terms: USA Network's Perfectly Tailored Suits|date=July 9, 2011|work=Jeffrey Kirkpatrick|accessdate=November 18, 2011}}</ref> and former ADA in the [[New York County District Attorney]]'s Office. He is revealed to have graduated fifth in his class at [[Harvard Law]], despite Jessica's statement that "while there, you screwed around." He dislikes taking on [[pro bono]] cases. He is from [[Chicago]] and played baseball in college.
* [[Patrick J. Adams]] as Mike Ross: a lawyer who never attended law school, but his [[eidetic memory]] allows him to consume and regurgitate knowledge better than most people. In the pilot episode, he uses this skill to convince Harvey to hire him as his [[associate attorney]] out of numerous [[Harvard Law]] graduates despite Harvey knowing he never went to law school at all. In a later episode, he is able to beat another associate when questioned about topics only [[Harvard Law]] graduates would know (number of current [[Supreme Court Justices]] from [[Harvard Law]]). He is revealed to have aspired to be a [[lawyer]] when he was in college, but due to him needing money, he made the mistake of memorizing a math test and selling it to the university dean's daughter, leading to the revocation of his scholarship and expulsion from university.
* [[Rick Hoffman]] as Louis Litt: a junior partner at Pearson Hardman who serves as the "disciplinarian" of the associates, as well as Harvey's antagonist. Louis specializes in [[financial crimes]].
* [[Meghan Markle]] as Rachel Zane: a paralegal who has an obvious fondness for Mike throughout the first season; he tries to help her to score higher on the [[LSAT]] in order to attend law school.
* [[Sarah Rafferty]] as Donna Paulsen: Harvey's assistant and close confidant. She is powerful enough to be able to scare even Louis, having an extensive memory of his former indiscretions.
* [[Gina Torres]] as Jessica Pearson: Harvey's boss and managing and founding partner of Pearson Hardman.

=== Recurring cast ===
* Tom Lipinski as Trevor Evans: Mike's ex-drug-dealing best friend.
* Vanessa Ray as Jenny Griffith: Trevor's ex-girlfriend and Mike's confidant and current girlfriend.
* [[Rebecca Schull]] as Mike's grandmother: Mike's grandmother raised him after his parents died.
* [[Ben Hollingsworth (actor)|Ben Hollingsworth]] as Kyle Durant: one of Louis's protégés who is frequently pitted against Mike.
* [[Max Topplin]] as Harold / Herold Jakowski; one of Mike's old friends

== Episodes ==
{{main|List of Suits episodes}}

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! rowspan="2"|Season
! rowspan="2"|Episodes
! rowspan="2"|Timeslot ([[Eastern Standard Time|EST]])
! colspan="3"|Original airing
! rowspan="2"|Viewers (in millions)
|-
! Season premiere
! Season finale
! Season
|-
! '''[[Suits (season 1)|1]]'''
| [[List of Suits episodes#Season 1: 2011|12]]
| Thursday 10:00 pm
| {{Start date|2011|6|23}}
| {{End date|2011|9|8}}
| [[2011 in American television|2011]]
! style="text-align:center" | 6.31<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/12/12/usa-dominates-landscape-with-unprecedented-six-straight-years-as-1/113512/|title=*Updated* USA Dominates Landscape with Unprecedented Six Straight Years as #1|date=December 12, 2011|accessdate=January 6, 2012|first=Robert|last=Seidman|publisher=TV by the Numbers}}</ref>
|}

== Development and production ==
''Suits'' first appeared on USA network's development slate under the title ''A Legal Mind'' in April 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/04/05/usa-network-announces-slate-of-character-driven-projects-for-2010-2011-35192/20100405usa01/|title=USA Network Announces Slate of "Character" Driven Projects for 2010-2011|date=April 5, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=February 12, 2011}}</ref> In May, the network placed a cast-contingent pilot order from a [[television pilot|pilot]] script written by [[Aaron Korsh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/17/development-update-monday-may-17-35749/8687/|title=Development Update: Monday, May 17|date=May 17, 2010|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=February 12, 2011}}</ref> Patrick J. Adams was cast in the lead role of Mike Ross in July 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2010/07/patrick-j-adams-to-star-in-a-legal-mind-mark-pellegrino-joins-being-human/|title=Patrick J. Adams To Star In 'A Legal Mind'; Mark Pellegrino Joins 'Being Human'|date=July 7, 2010|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|work=Deadline.com|accessdate=February 12, 2011}}</ref> In late July, Gabriel Macht joined the cast as Harvey Specter, the attorney who hires Mike.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/07/26/legal-mind-gabriel-macht/|title=Exclusive: USA 'Legal' drama recruits 'Spirit' star Gabriel Macht|date=July 26, 2010|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=February 12, 2011}}</ref> Rick Hoffman came on board in mid-August to portray Harvey's competition at the law firm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2010/08/castings-roundup-eric-winter-joins-cbs-the-mentalist-duo-cast-in-pilots/|title=CASTINGS ROUNDUP: Eric Winter Joins CBS' 'The Mentalist', Duo Cast In Pilots|date=August 10, 2010|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|work=Deadline.com|accessdate=February 12, 2011}}</ref> Meghan Markle and Gina Torres completed the main cast in late August.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/meghan-markle-books-lead-role-27013|title=Meghan Markle books lead role on 'Legal Mind'|date=August 24, 2010|last=Hibberd|first=James|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=February 20, 2011}}</ref> Torres was cast as Jessica Pearson, the managing partner at the firm, and Markle portrays Rachel Zane, a paralegal who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. The pilot was filmed in [[New York City]] in fall 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.backstage.com/bso/production-listings/new-york-production-listings-1004116511.story|title=New York Production Listings|date=September 23, 2010|last=Wood|first=Mark Dundas|work=[[Back Stage]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=February 23, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.backstage.com/bso/production-listings/new-york-production-listings-1004127824.story|title=New York Production Listings|date=November 17, 2010|last=Wood|first=Mark Dundas|work=Back Stage|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=February 23, 2011}}</ref>

The network [[Green-light|green-lighted]] the series with a 12-episode order on January 19, 2011. The series began filming in [[Toronto]], Ontario on April 25, 2011, and completed August 12, 2011.<ref name="pickup">{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/01/19/usa-orders-two-new-series-a-legal-mind-necessary-roughness/79439|title=USA Orders Two New Series: 'A Legal Mind,' & 'Necessary Roughness'|date=January 19, 2011|last=Gorman|first=Bill|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 23, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.toronto.ca/tfto/pdf/currentlist.pdf|title=List of productions currently filming in Toronto |date=August 2, 2011|work= City of Toronto|accessdate=August 3, 2011}}</ref>

== Reception ==

''Suits'' received a score of 60 out of 100 on [[Metacritic]], indicating mixed or average reviews.<ref>{{cite web |title=Suits: Season 1 |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/suits/season-1 |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=8 July 2011}}</ref> [[Ginia Bellafante]], a critic for the ''[[The New York Times]]'', gave the pilot a positive review: "A new legal series beginning on Thursday on USA, erupts from a Mount Vesuvius of absurdities, and yet like so much else in the USA stable, it comes in relatively good faith—not merely with a snappy sense of its own fun, but also with a chipper belief in the viability of renewal."<ref>{{cite news |last=Bellafante |first=Ginia |title=Nothing but Blue Skies for a Fake Harvard Law Grad |url=http://tv.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/arts/television/suits-on-usa-review.html |date=June 22, 2011 |accessdate=July 15, 2011 |newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> In a review in the ''[[The Miami Herald]]'', Glenn Garvin referred to the show as "cuttingly funny."<ref>{{cite news |last=Garvin |first=Glenn |title=With all these new lawyer shows, TV has gone to the dogs |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/23/2279053/with-all-these-new-lawyer-shows.html |accessdate=16 July 2011 |newspaper=[[The Miami Herald]]}}</ref> [[BuddyTV]] described ''Suits'' as "an excellent summer show and—more than that—a truly high-quality piece of television."<ref>{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Laurel |title='Suits' Review: Unexpected Summer Excellence |url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/suits/suits-review-unexpected-summer-40654.aspx |publisher=[[BuddyTV]] |accessdate=19 July 2011}}</ref> and ranked it #2 on its list of 2011's best new TV shows.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buddytv.com/slideshows/game-of-thrones/the-11-best-new-tv-shows-of-2011-84679.aspx|title=The 11 Best New TV Shows of 2011 |publisher=[[BuddyTV]] |accessdate=January 14, 2012}}</ref>

In August 2011, the series was renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Laurel |title='Suits' Gets a Season 2 Renewal on USA |url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/suits/suits-gets-a-season-2-renewal-41390.aspx |publisher=[[BuddyTV]] |date=11 August 2011}}</ref>

==International distribution==
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|-
! Country
! Channel
! Premiere date
|-
| {{flagicon|Australia}} [[Australia]]
| [[Seven Network]]
| 15 August 2011
|-
| {{flagicon|Canada}} [[Canada]]
| [[Bravo!]]
| 3 October 2011
|-
|{{flagicon|Russia}} [[Russia]]
| [[Channel One (Russia)|Channel One]]
| 26 September 2011
|-
|{{flagicon|Portugal}} [[Portugal]]
| TV Séries
| October 2011
|-
|{{flagicon|Slovenia}} [[Slovenia]]
| [[POP TV]]
| 6 February 2012
|-
|{{flagicon|Trinidad & Tobago}} [[Trinidad]]
| USA
| August 2011
|-
| {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[United Kingdom]]
| [[Dave (TV Channel)|Dave]]
| 17 January 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.c21media.net/news/detail.asp?area=1&article=62046 |title=UKTV feels Grimm |publisher=C21media.net |date=2011-08-04 |accessdate=2011-08-04}}</ref>
|-
| [[Asia]]
| [[Diva Universal (Asia)]]
| Early 2012
|-
|{{flagicon|Philippines}} [[Philippines]]
| [[JackTV]]
| Early 2012
|-
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
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* {{IMDb title|1632701|Suits}}
* {{Tv.com|79071|Suits}}
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Kon-Tiki (1950)

2012-01-23T03:44:10Z

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'''''Kon-Tiki''''' is a [[Norway|Norwegian]] [[Documentary film|documentary]] about the [[Kon-Tiki]] expedition led by [[Norway|Norwegian]] explorer and writer [[Thor Heyerdahl]] in 1947, released in [[1950 in film|1950]]. The movie, which was directed by Thor Heyerdahl and edited by [[Olle Nordemar]], received the [[Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature]] at the [[24th Academy Awards]] in 1951. The Oscar officially went to Olle Nordemar. It is currently the only feature film from Norway to have won an [[Academy Award]].<ref name="NY Times">{{cite news |url=http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/126819/Kon-Tiki/overview |title=NY Times: Kon-Tiki |accessdate=2008-11-08|work=NY Times | first=Bosley | last=Crowther}}</ref>

== Content ==
The movie has an introduction explaining Heyerdahl's theory, then shows diagrams and images explaining the building of the raft and its launch from Peru. Thereafter it is film of the crew on board, shot by themselves, with commentary written by Heyerdahl and translated. The whole film is black and white, shot on a single 16mm camera.

A small amount of colour footage of Kon-Tiki does exist.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{imdb title|id=0042650|title=Kon-Tiki}}

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David Huffman (Schauspieler)

2012-01-17T23:28:20Z

Donmike10: /* Selected filmography */

{{Infobox person
| name = David Huffman
| image =
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| birth_name = David Oliver Huffman
| birth_date = {{Birth date|mf=yes|1945|05|10}}
| birth_place = [[Berwyn, Illinois]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1985|02|27|1945|05|10}}
| death_place = [[San Diego, California]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1969–1984
| spouse = [[Phyllis Huffman]] (30 December 1967 - 27 February 1985) (his death) 2 children
}}
:''For other uses, see [[David Huffman (disambiguation)]]''
'''David Huffman''' (1945–1985) was a [[character actor]] with many television, film and stage credits. He was married to award winning casting director [[Phyllis Huffman]] until he was murdered in 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.nytimes.com/person/33772/David-Huffman|title=The New York Times|publisher=The New York Times|accessdate=2012-01-14}}</ref>

==Murder==
Huffman was murdered by a thief in [[San Diego, California]]. After bringing [[cookie]]s to a wrap party for the show ''[[Of Mice and Men]]'' at the [[Old Globe Theatre]], he spotted and chased the thief (who had broken into a Canadian couple's motor-home) into a [[Balboa Park (San Diego)|Balboa Park]] canyon. He was stabbed twice with a [[screwdriver]]. The murderer, an illegal alien from Mexico named Genaro Samano Villanueva and a student from San Diego High School, was sentenced to 26 years in prison in 1986. Huffman was set to begin work on the television miniseries ''[[North and South (TV miniseries)|North and South]]'' the following week.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1985-03-13/news/mn-22120_1_homicide-case|title=Youth, 16, Held in Death of Actor David Huffman|publisher=The Los Angeles Times|accessdate=2012-01-14}}</ref>

==Selected filmography==
*''[[Last Plane Out]]'' (1983) as Jim Conley
*''[[Firefox (film)|Firefox]]'' (1982) as Captain Buckholz
*''[[St. Helens (film)|St. Helens]]'' (1981) as [[David A. Johnston|David Jackson]]
*''[[Blood Beach]]'' (1980) as Harry Caulder
*''[[Leo and Loree]]'' (1980) as Dennis
*''[[The Onion Field (film)|The Onion Field]]'' (1979) as Dist. Atty. Phil Halpin
*''[[Ice Castles]]'' (1978) as Brian Dockett
*''[[F.I.S.T.]]'' (1978) as Abe Belkin
*''[[Wolf Lake]]'' (1978) as David
*''[[Captains and the Kings]]'' (1976) as Sean Armagh
*''[[The Gun (1974 film)|The Gun]]'' (1974) as Wayne

==Broadway==
*''[[Butterflies Are Free (play)|Butterflies Are Free]]'' as Don Baker (Oct 21, 1969 - Jul 2, 1972)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0400267}}
*{{IBDB name|105221}}
*{{amg name|33772}}
*{{iobdb|David|Huffman}}

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David Huffman (Schauspieler)

2011-12-05T09:11:30Z

Donmike10:

{{Infobox person
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:''For other uses, see [[David Huffman (disambiguation)]]''
'''David Huffman''' (1945–1985) was a longtime [[character actor]] with many television, film and stage credits. He was married to award winning casting director [[Phyllis Huffman]] until he was murdered in 1985.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0400267/bio David Huffman - IMDB Biography]</ref>

==Murder==
Huffman was murdered by a thief in [[San Diego, California]]. After bringing [[cookie]]s to a wrap party for the show ''[[Of Mice and Men]]'' at the [[Old Globe Theatre]], he spotted and chased the thief (who had broken into a Canadian couple's motor-home) into a [[Balboa Park (San Diego)|Balboa Park]] canyon.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0400267/bio David Huffman - IMDB Biography]</ref> He was stabbed twice with a [[screwdriver]]. The murderer was sentenced to 26 years in prison in 1986. David was set to begin work on the television miniseries ''[[North and South (TV miniseries)|North and South]]'' the following week.

==Selected filmography==
*''[[Last Plane Out]]'' (1983) as Jim Conley
*''[[Firefox (film)|Firefox]]'' (1982) as Captain Buckholz
*''[[St. Helens (film)|St. Helens]]'' (1981) as [[David A. Johnston|David Jackson]]
*''[[Blood Beach]]'' (1980) as Harry Caulder
*''[[Leo and Loree]]'' (1980) as Dennis
*''[[The Onion Field (film)|The Onion Field]]'' (1979) as Dist. Atty. Phil Halpin
*''[[Ice Castles]]'' (1978) as Brian Dockett
*''[[F.I.S.T.]]'' (1978) as Abe Belkin
*''[[Wolf Lake]]'' (1978) as David
*''[[Captains and the Kings]]'' (1976) as Sean Armagh

==Broadway==
*''[[Butterflies Are Free (play)|Butterflies Are Free]]'' as Don Baker (Oct 21, 1969 - Jul 2, 1972)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0400267}}
*{{IBDB name|105221|David Huffman}}
*{{amg name|33772|David Huffman}}
*{{iobdb|David|Huffman}}

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David Huffman (Schauspieler)

2011-11-27T21:35:41Z

Donmike10: /* Selected filmography */

{{Infobox person
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| image =
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| birth_name = David Oliver Huffman
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| birth_place = [[Berwyn, Illinois]], [[United States|U.S.]]
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:''For other uses, see [[David Huffman (disambiguation)]]''
'''David Huffman''' (1945–1985) was a longtime [[character actor]] with many television, film and stage credits. He was married to award winning casting director [[Phyllis Huffman]] until he was murdered in 1985.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0400267/bio David Huffman - IMDB Biography]</ref>

==Murder==
Huffman was murdered by a thief in [[San Diego, California]]. After bringing [[cookie]]s to a wrap party for the show ''[[Of Mice and Men]]'' at the Old Globe Theater, he spotted and chased the thief (who had broken into a Canadian couple's motor-home) into a Balboa Park canyon.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0400267/bio David Huffman - IMDB Biography]</ref> He was stabbed twice with a [[screwdriver]]. The murderer was sentenced to 26 years in prison in 1986. David was set to begin work on the television miniseries ''[[North and South (TV miniseries)|North and South]]'' the following week.

==Selected filmography==
*''[[Last Plane Out]]'' (1983) as Jim Conley
*''[[Firefox (film)|Firefox]]'' (1982) as Captain Buckholz
*''[[St. Helens (film)|St. Helens]]'' (1981) as [[David A. Johnston|David Jackson]]
*''[[Blood Beach]]'' (1980) as Harry Caulder
*''[[Leo and Loree]]'' (1980) as Dennis
*''[[The Onion Field (film)|The Onion Field]]'' (1979) as Dist. Atty. Phil Halpin
*''[[Ice Castles]]'' (1978) as Brian Dockett
*''[[F.I.S.T.]]'' (1978) as Abe Belkin
*''[[Wolf Lake]]'' (1978) as David
*''[[Captains and the Kings]]'' (1976) as Sean Armagh

==Broadway==
*''[[Butterflies Are Free (play)|Butterflies Are Free]]'' as Don Baker (Oct 21, 1969 - Jul 2, 1972)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0400267}}
*{{IBDB name|105221|David Huffman}}
*{{amg name|33772|David Huffman}}
*{{iobdb|David|Huffman}}

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| DATE OF DEATH = 27 February 1985
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Edward Winterhalder

2011-10-10T23:33:17Z

Donmike10: Filling in 6 references using Reflinks

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'''Edward Winterhalder''' (born 1955) is an American author, television producer and entrepreneur who has written seven books about [[outlaw motorcycle club]]s and the [[Harley-Davidson]] biker lifestyle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stattverlag.de/Verlag/Buchprogramm/Die_Ubernahme/die_ubernahme.html |title=Die Übernahme |publisher=Stattverlag.de |date=2010-03-29 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.journalmetro.com/culture/article/258343--la-vie-de-motard-vue-de-l-interieur |title=Métro Montréal - La vie de motard vue de l’intérieur |publisher=Journalmetro.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

==Early life==
Winterhalder was born in [[New England]], grew up in [[Connecticut]], and moved to [[Oklahoma]] in 1975 after serving in the US Army. In Oklahoma he joined the Rogues Motorcycle Club and was a close associate or member of the [[Bandidos]] outlaw motorcycle club for more than twenty years.<ref name=Winterhalder2008>{{cite book| url = http://books.google.com/books?id=YK45IAAACAAJ&dq=%22the+assimilation%22&cd=1| title = The Assimilation| author = Edward Winterhalder & Wil De Clercq| publisher = ECW Press | isbn=1550228242, 9781550228243| date = 2008| accessdate = 2010-05-14 }}</ref>

==Bandidos==
In 1997 Winterhalder established the Oklahoma chapter of the Bandidos and was the high ranking member of the Bandidos responsible for the 2001 assimilation of a Canadian outlaw motorcycle club known as the [[Rock Machine]] into the Bandidos, which became the Canadian chapters of the Bandidos. Winterhalder left the Bandidos in 2003 to spend time with his family, pursue business interests and better manage his construction company.<ref name=Winterhalder2008/>

==Career==
Since 2005, Winterhalder has authored or co-authored books, produced television shows and DVDs on the [[Harley-Davidson]] biker lifestyle, and is the creator and executive producer of the [http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100620/GJNEWS02/706209857/-1/CITNEWS%20 ''Biker Chicz''] television series, the [http://www.blockheadcity.com/tvphassmob.html ''PHASS MOB''] television series and the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1242437/ ''Living on the Edge''] television series.

A consultant to the entertainment industry for television shows and feature films that focus on the biker lifestyle,<ref>http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3034980/</ref> Winterhalder has been seen on [[Fox News]] (US), the [[Discovery Channel]] (US), [[National Geographic]] aka Nat Geo (US, Australia, UK & New Zealand), [[History Television]] (Canada), the [[History Channel]] (US & Australia), [[Global TV]] (Canada), [[Prime TV]] (New Zealand), and the [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]] Canadian TV evening news.

Winterhalder has been a featured author on Bravo TV's "The Word"<ref>{{cite web|author=bhcpress |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC2UCBTFfXc |title=Author Edward Winterhalder on Bravo TV in December 2007 |publisher=YouTube |date=2008-01-14 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref> in the same episode as [[JK Rowling]], has appeared in the [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1359282/ ''Outlaw Bikers''] television series in Canada, been quoted in magazines and newspapers such as the [[Seattle Weekly]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.seattleweekly.com/content/printVersion/168945 |title=Seattle Bad Boys |publisher=Seattle Weekly |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref> the [[Austin Chronicle]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A366344 |title=The Hells Angels Hit - News |publisher=The Austin Chronicle |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref> the Sunshine Coast Daily in Australia, and [[The Guardian]] in England [[UK]], and interviewed by [[Louis Velazquez]] on the UCW Radio Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ucwmagazine.com/edwardwinterhalder.html |title=The UCW Radio Show Features Author and Leading Authority of Biker Clubs Edward Winterhalder |publisher=Ucwmagazine.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

==Books & DVDs==
* {{Citation |title= One Light Coming: A Biker's Story |first1 = Edward |last1= Winterhalder |first2= Marc |last2= Teatum |publisher= Blockhead City Inc |year= 2011 |ISBN= 0977174751 }}
* {{Citation |title= Biker Chicz of North America |first1 = Edward |last1= Winterhalder |first2= Wil |last2= De Clercq |publisher= Blockhead City Press |year= 2010 |ISBN= 0977174735 }}
* {{citation |title= {{IMDb title|1825241|Biker Chicz TV Series}} |first1=Edward |last1= Winterhalder |first2= John |last2= Pruner |manufacturer= Blockhead City Entertainment |format=[[DVD]] |location=Owasso, Oklahoma |year= 2010 }}
* {{citation |title= {{IMDb title|1359282|Outlaw Bikers TV Series}} |first1=Edward |last1= Winterhalder |first2= Gary |last2= Biggar |first3= Ryan |last3= Boyko |manufacturer= E1 Entertainment |format=[[DVD]] |location=Toronto, Ontario |year= 2010 }}
* {{Citation |title= The Mirror: A Biker's Story |first1 = Edward |last1= Winterhalder |first2= James Richard |last2= Larson |publisher= Blockhead City Press |year= 2010 |ISBN= 0977174727 }}
* {{citation |title= Biker Chicks: The Magnetic Attraction of Women to Bad Boys and Motorbikes |first1=Arthur |last1=Veno |first2= Edward |last2= Winterhalder |publisher= Allen & Unwin |year= 2009 |ISBN= 1741756952 }}
* {{Citation |title= All Roads Lead to Sturgis: A Biker's Story |first1 = Edward |last1= Winterhalder |first2= James Richard |last2= Larson |publisher= Blockhead City Press |year= 2009 |ISBN= 0977174719 }}
* {{citation |title= The Assimilation: Rock Machine Become Bandidos - Bikers United Against the Hells Angels |first1 = Edward |last1= Winterhalder |first2= Wil |last2= De Clercq |publisher= ECW Press |year= 2008 |ISBN= 1550228242 }}
* {{citation |title= {{IMDb title|1242437|Living on the Edge: Riding with the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club in Pennsylvania}} |first1=Edward |last1= Winterhalder |first2= Bruce |last2= Terreson |manufacturer= Blockhead City Entertainment |format=[[DVD]] |location=Owasso, Oklahoma |year= 2007 }}
* {{Citation |title= Out in Bad Standings: Inside the Bandidos Motorcycle Club - the Making of a Worldwide Dynasty |first= Edward |last= Winterhalder |publisher =Blockhead City Press |year= 2006 |ISBN= 0977174700 }}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.blockheadcity.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.bikerchicztv.com/}}
* {{IMDb name|3034980}}

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Jay Dobyns

2011-10-10T21:25:03Z

Donmike10:

[[Image:jduc.jpg|thumb|Jay Dobyns in 2003]]
'''Jay Anthony Dobyns''' (born 1961), alias '''Jaybird,''' was a United States [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]] (ATF) [[undercover]] agent who gained international notoriety after he infiltrated the [[Hells Angels]] motorcycle club from 2001 to 2003. Dobyns was offered membership to the Hells Angels after faking the murder of a rival gang member and providing the fabricated 'evidence' of the murder to Hells Angels leaders, convincing them of Dobyns's credibility. Dobyns was the only law enforcement officer to ever infiltrate the Hells Angels to the position of member.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/specials/special42/articles/0123hellsangels23.html |title=The Arizona Republic, ''Hells Angels: The federal infiltration'', Jan. 23, 2005 |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=2005-01-23 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns became an ATF Agent in 1987. After only four days on duty he was taken hostage and shot through the chest. His trauma surgeon was [[Dr. Richard Carmona]], who later became the 17th [[United States Surgeon General]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hhs.gov/about/bios/sg.html |title=HHS - Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., Surgeon General |publisher=Hhs.gov |date=2003-11-10 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns spent the majority of his ATF career working in varied assignments developing undercover expertise in violent crime investigation, narcotics, firearms, gang infiltrations, [[home invasion]] robbery cases, and [[murder-for-hire]] investigations.<ref name="jaydobyns1">{{cite web|url=http://www.jaydobyns.com/about_jay.html |title=Biography & C.V |publisher=Jay Dobyns |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

In 2001 Dobyns was selected as the lead undercover agent during an investigation of the Hells Angels in Arizona and tasked with infiltrating the gang. Although the investigation was deemed successful leading to the indictment of numerous persons for [[Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act]] (RICO) violations and other crimes, the prosecution was considered failed after internal government squabbling ultimately led to some defendants receiving reduced sentences and some with charges dismissed.<ref name="juliansher1">{{cite web|url=http://www.juliansher.com/books/angelsofdeath.htm |title=Julian Sher.com |publisher=Julian Sher.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Born in 1961 in [[Indiana]], Dobyns was raised in [[Tucson, Arizona]]. He graduated from [[Sahuaro High School]] in [[1980]] and the [[University of Arizona]] in [[1985]]. He was an All-[[Pacific 10]] conference [[wide receiver]] and was named to [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]]'s All-Century football team.<ref name="jaydobyns1"/>

== Death and Violence Threats ==
In 2004 following the exposure of his true name and identity during court hearings Dobyns became the subject of extreme violence and [[death threat]]s from the Hells Angels, [[Aryan Brotherhood]] and [[Mara Salvatrucha]] gang members and associates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/LAW/02/05/atf.agent/index.html |title=CNN.com, ''Federal agent penetrated Hells Angels, fears for his life'', February 6, 2007 |publisher=Cnn.com |date=2007-02-05 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

In 2008 Dobyns's home was subjected to an arson attack. Dobyns's family was present at the time of the fire which caused a total loss of the structure and belongings.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wagner |first=Dennis |url=http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/08/17/20080817dobyns0817.html |title=Officials mum about fire at ATF Agent's home, August 17, 2008 |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=2008-08-17 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

The threat situations against Dobyns were ignored by the federal government leading to Dobyns becoming a government [[whistleblower]] when he exposed the [[United States Department of Justice]]'s mismanagement and failure to protect undercover agents. The [[United States Office of the Inspector General]] and the [[United States Office of Special Counsel]] concluded that, ''"ATF needlessly and inappropriately delayed its response to and investigation of threats against its own agent".'' These findings were reported to the [[President of the United States]].<ref>http://roadwaytocollege.com/go/page.pl/000000A/http/www.osc.gov/FY2009/Scanned/09-19=2520DI-07-0367/09-19=2520DI-07-0367=2520Ltr=2520to=2520President.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.osc.gov/FY%202009%20A.html |title=FY 2009 Public File |publisher=Osc.gov |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns has appeared on prime time television programs ''Anderson Cooper 360'' [[(CNN)]], and ''The FOX Report with Sheppard Smith'' [[(FOX)]] discussing the death threats he has received, the federal governments failures related to those situations and his plight as a whistleblower. These situations were also reported on by [[Newsweek Magazine]], the [[Washington Post]] and [[Wall Street Journal]] newspapers, and on [[National Public Radio]] by host [[Diane Rehm]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livedash.com/transcript/the_fox_report_with_shepard_smith/6018/FNC/Wednesday_July_1_2009/63542/ |title=The FOX Report With Shepard Smith - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 - mReplay Livedash TV Transcript - Livedash - Search what is being mentioned across national TV |publisher=Livedash |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.cnn.com/2007-02-05/justice/atf.agent_1_atf-hells-angels-federal-agent?_s=PM:LAW |title=Federal agent penetrated Hells Angels, fears for his life - CNN |publisher=Articles.cnn.com |date=2007-02-05 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Eve Conant |url=http://www.newsweek.com/2009/03/06/a-very-hellish-journey.html |title=A Very Hellish Journey - The Daily Beast |publisher=Newsweek.com |date=2009-03-06 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/18/AR2009061804434.html |title=Still Catching Hell: Undercover No More, Jay Dobyns Revs Up for a New Fight |publisher=Washingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Trachtenberg |first=Jeffrey A. |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123611461950722501.html |title='No Angel' Author's Undercover Mission - WSJ.com |publisher=Online.wsj.com |date=2009-03-04 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2009-06-08 |title=Monday, June 8, 2009 | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR |publisher=The Diane Rehm Show |date=2009-06-08 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

== Current ==
In February 2009, Dobyns became a [[New York Times]] Best Selling Author following the release of his book ''No Angel - My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels''. Dobyns's book chronicles how his investigation of the Hells Angels changed his life (Random House ISBN: 978-0-307-40585-2 (0-307-40585-0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780307405852.html |title=Random House / Crown Publishing Group |publisher=Randomhouse.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hawes.com/2009/2009-03-08.pdf |title=The New York Times Best Seller List, March 8, 2009 |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns owns and operates the [[Jay Dobyns Group, LLC]], a private company offering public speaking presentations and law enforcement training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jaydobyns.com |title=Jay Dobyns Group, LLC |publisher=Jaydobyns.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns's exploits as an undercover agent are memorialized in the novels ''Angels of Death'', written by authors [[Julian Sher]] and [[William Marsden]], and ''Running With The Devil'' written by author [[Kerrie Droban]].<ref name="juliansher1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerriedroban.com/books/running-with-the-devil/ |title=Running With the Devil |publisher=Kerrie Droban |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns portrays himself in television documentaries produced by [[The History Channel]] ''(Gangland: Behind Enemy Lines)'' and the [[National Geographic Channel]] ''(Inside: Outlaw Bikers - Hells Angels)''. [[Fox Television]]'s [[America's Most Wanted]] also produced a segment entitled ''Operation Black Biscuit'' that details the work of Dobyns and his partners during the Hells Angels investigation.<ref>{{cite web|author=The History Club Membership |url=http://shop.history.com/detail.php?p=70747 |title=Gangland Behind Enemy Lines DVD - History Store |publisher=Shop.history.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=USA |url=http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/inside/3186/Overview#tab-Photos/4 |title=National Geographic Channel |publisher=Channel.nationalgeographic.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>[ttp://www.amw.com/features/feature_story_detail.cfm?id=158]</ref>

In 2006, Dobyns was inducted into the [[Sahuaro High School]] (Tucson, Arizona) Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sahuaro78.com/cougar_foundation |title=SHS Cougar Foundation Hall of Fame |publisher=Sahuaro78.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

In 2010, Dobyns was inducted into the [[Pima County (Arizona) Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcshf.org/inductees.php |title=Pima County Sports Hall of Fame Inductees |publisher=Pcshf.org |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns joins other former [[undercover agent]]s such as [[Frank Serpico]], [[Joe Pistone]] (a.k.a. Donnie Brasco), [[Bob Delaney (basketball referee)|Bob Delaney]] (a.k.a. Bobby Covert), [[William Queen]] (a.k.a. Billy St. John), and [[Joaquín "Jack" García|Joaquín Garcia]] (a.k.a. Jackie Falcone) in becoming mainstream news stories following their undercover assignments.<ref>http://www.frankserpico.com/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2008/march/pistone031308 |title=FBI — Using Intel to Stop the Mob - Agent Pistone |publisher=Fbi.gov |date=1981-07-26 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Griffin |first=Dennis |url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1402754434 |title=Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob (9781402754432): Bob Delaney, Dave Scheiber, Bill Walton: Books |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.menstuff.org/columns/overboard/queen.html |title=William Queen |publisher=Menstuff.org |date=2006-12-24 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/09/60minutes/main4512252.shtml |title=60 Minutes: FBI Wiseguy Fooled The Mob |publisher=CBS News |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/08/17/20080817dobyns0817.html The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, ''Officials mum about fire at ATF agent's home'', Aug. 17, 2008]
* [http://www.jaydobyns.com/index.html Jay Dobyns - Official Website]

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Jay Dobyns

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[[Image:jduc.jpg|thumb|Jay Dobyns in 2003]]
'''Jay Anthony Dobyns''' (born 1961), alias '''Jaybird,''' was a United States [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]] (ATF) [[undercover]] agent who gained international notoriety after he infiltrated the [[Hells Angels]] motorcycle club from 2001 to 2003. Dobyns was offered membership to the Hells Angels after faking the murder of a rival gang member and providing the fabricated 'evidence' of the murder to Hells Angels leaders, convincing them of Dobyns's credibility. Dobyns was the only law enforcement officer to ever infiltrate the Hells Angels to the position of member.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.azcentral.com/specials/special42/articles/0123hellsangels23.html |title=The Arizona Republic, ''Hells Angels: The federal infiltration'', Jan. 23, 2005 |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=2005-01-23 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns became an ATF Agent in 1987. After only four days on duty he was taken hostage and shot through the chest. His trauma surgeon was [[Dr. Richard Carmona]], who later became the 17th [[United States Surgeon General]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hhs.gov/about/bios/sg.html |title=HHS - Vice Admiral Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S., Surgeon General |publisher=Hhs.gov |date=2003-11-10 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns spent the majority of his ATF career working in varied assignments developing undercover expertise in violent crime investigation, narcotics, firearms, gang infiltrations, [[home invasion]] robbery cases, and [[murder-for-hire]] investigations.<ref name="jaydobyns1">{{cite web|url=http://www.jaydobyns.com/about_jay.html |title=Biography & C.V |publisher=Jay Dobyns |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

In 2001 Dobyns was selected as the lead undercover agent during an investigation of the Hells Angels in Arizona and tasked with infiltrating the gang. Although the investigation was deemed successful leading to the indictment of numerous persons for [[Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act]] (RICO) violations and other crimes, the prosecution was considered failed after internal government squabbling ultimately led to some defendants receiving reduced sentences and some with charges dismissed.<ref name="juliansher1">{{cite web|url=http://www.juliansher.com/books/angelsofdeath.htm |title=Julian Sher.com |publisher=Julian Sher.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Born in 1961 in [[Indiana]], Dobyns was raised in [[Tucson, Arizona]]. He graduated from [[Sahuaro High School]] in [[1980]] and the [[University of Arizona]] in [[1985]]. He was an All-[[Pacific 10]] conference [[wide receiver]] and was named to [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]]'s All-Century football team.<ref name="jaydobyns1"/>

== Death and Violence Threats ==
In 2004 following the exposure of his true name and identity during court hearings Dobyns became the subject of extreme violence and [[death threat]]s from the Hells Angels, [[Aryan Brotherhood]] and [[Mara Salvatrucha]] gang members and associates.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/LAW/02/05/atf.agent/index.html |title=CNN.com, ''Federal agent penetrated Hells Angels, fears for his life'', February 6, 2007 |publisher=Cnn.com |date=2007-02-05 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

In 2008 Dobyns's home was subjected to an arson attack. Dobyns's family was present at the time of the fire which caused a total loss of the structure and belongings.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wagner |first=Dennis |url=http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/08/17/20080817dobyns0817.html |title=Officials mum about fire at ATF Agent's home, August 17, 2008 |publisher=Azcentral.com |date=2008-08-17 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

The threat situations against Dobyns were ignored by the federal government leading to Dobyns becoming a government [[whistleblower]] when he exposed the [[United States Department of Justice]]'s mismanagement and failure to protect undercover agents. The [[United States Office of the Inspector General]] and the [[United States Office of Special Counsel]] concluded that, ''"ATF needlessly and inappropriately delayed its response to and investigation of threats against its own agent".'' These findings were reported to the [[President of the United States]].<ref>http://roadwaytocollege.com/go/page.pl/000000A/http/www.osc.gov/FY2009/Scanned/09-19=2520DI-07-0367/09-19=2520DI-07-0367=2520Ltr=2520to=2520President.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.osc.gov/FY%202009%20A.html |title=FY 2009 Public File |publisher=Osc.gov |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns has appeared on prime time television programs ''Anderson Cooper 360'' [[(CNN)]], and ''The FOX Report with Sheppard Smith'' [[(FOX)]] discussing the death threats he has received, the federal governments failures related to those situations and his plight as a whistleblower. These situations were also reported on by [[Newsweek Magazine]], the [[Washington Post]] and [[Wall Street Journal]] newspapers, and on [[National Public Radio]] by host [[Diane Rehm]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livedash.com/transcript/the_fox_report_with_shepard_smith/6018/FNC/Wednesday_July_1_2009/63542/ |title=The FOX Report With Shepard Smith - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 - mReplay Livedash TV Transcript - Livedash - Search what is being mentioned across national TV |publisher=Livedash |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.cnn.com/2007-02-05/justice/atf.agent_1_atf-hells-angels-federal-agent?_s=PM:LAW |title=Federal agent penetrated Hells Angels, fears for his life - CNN |publisher=Articles.cnn.com |date=2007-02-05 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Eve Conant |url=http://www.newsweek.com/2009/03/06/a-very-hellish-journey.html |title=A Very Hellish Journey - The Daily Beast |publisher=Newsweek.com |date=2009-03-06 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/18/AR2009061804434.html |title=Still Catching Hell: Undercover No More, Jay Dobyns Revs Up for a New Fight |publisher=Washingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Trachtenberg |first=Jeffrey A. |url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123611461950722501.html |title='No Angel' Author's Undercover Mission - WSJ.com |publisher=Online.wsj.com |date=2009-03-04 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2009-06-08 |title=Monday, June 8, 2009 | The Diane Rehm Show from WAMU and NPR |publisher=The Diane Rehm Show |date=2009-06-08 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

== Current ==
In February 2009, Dobyns became a [[New York Times]] Best Selling Author following the release of his book ''No Angel - My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels''. Dobyns's book chronicles how his investigation of the Hells Angels changed his life (Random House ISBN: 978-0-307-40585-2 (0-307-40585-0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780307405852.html |title=Random House / Crown Publishing Group |publisher=Randomhouse.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hawes.com/2009/2009-03-08.pdf |title=The New York Times Best Seller List, March 8, 2009 |format=PDF |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns owns and operates the [[Jay Dobyns Group, LLC]], a private company offering public speaking presentations and law enforcement training.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jaydobyns.com |title=Jay Dobyns Group, LLC |publisher=Jaydobyns.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns's exploits as an undercover agent are memorialized in the novels ''Angels of Death'', written by authors [[Julian Sher]] and [[William Marsden]], and ''Running With The Devil'' written by author [[Kerrie Droban]].<ref name="juliansher1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerriedroban.com/books/running-with-the-devil/ |title=Running With the Devil |publisher=Kerrie Droban |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns portrays himself in television documentaries produced by [[The History Channel]] ''(Gangland: Behind Enemy Lines)'' and the [[National Geographic Channel]] ''(Inside: Outlaw Bikers - Hells Angels)''. [[Fox Television]]'s [[America's Most Wanted]] also produced a segment entitled ''Operation Black Biscuit'' that details the work of Dobyns and his partners during the Hells Angels investigation.<ref>{{cite web|author=The History Club Membership |url=http://shop.history.com/detail.php?p=70747 |title=Gangland Behind Enemy Lines DVD - History Store |publisher=Shop.history.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=USA |url=http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/series/inside/3186/Overview#tab-Photos/4 |title=National Geographic Channel |publisher=Channel.nationalgeographic.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>[ttp://www.amw.com/features/feature_story_detail.cfm?id=158]</ref>

In 2006, Dobyns was inducted into the [[Sahuaro High School]] (Tucson, Arizona) Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sahuaro78.com/cougar_foundation |title=SHS Cougar Foundation Hall of Fame |publisher=Sahuaro78.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

In 2010, Dobyns was inducted into the [[Pima County (Arizona) Sports Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcshf.org/inductees.php |title=Pima County Sports Hall of Fame Inductees |publisher=Pcshf.org |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

Dobyns joins other former [[undercover agent]]s such as [[Frank Serpico]], [[Joe Pistone]] (a.k.a. Donnie Brasco), [[Bob Delaney (basketball referee)|Bob Delaney]] (a.k.a. Bobby Covert), [[William Queen]] (a.k.a. Billy St. John), and [[Joaquín "Jack" García|Joaquín Garcia]] (a.k.a. Jackie Falcone) in becoming mainstream news stories following their undercover assignments.<ref>http://www.frankserpico.com/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2008/march/pistone031308 |title=FBI — Using Intel to Stop the Mob - Agent Pistone |publisher=Fbi.gov |date=1981-07-26 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Griffin |first=Dennis |url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/1402754434 |title=Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob (9781402754432): Bob Delaney, Dave Scheiber, Bill Walton: Books |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.menstuff.org/columns/overboard/queen.html |title=William Queen |publisher=Menstuff.org |date=2006-12-24 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/09/60minutes/main4512252.shtml |title=60 Minutes: FBI Wiseguy Fooled The Mob |publisher=CBS News |date= |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/08/17/20080817dobyns0817.html The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, ''Officials mum about fire at ATF agent's home'', Aug. 17, 2008]
* [http://www.jaydobyns.com/index.html Jay Dobyns - Official Website]

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Jan Krogh Jensen

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'''Jan "Face" Krogh Jensen''' (August 23, 1958 – June 16, 1996<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hd.se/inrikes/2007/12/16/en-klubb-foer-maen-med-en-egen/ |title=Bandidos: A Club For Men With Morals |language={{sv icon}} |publisher=Hd.se |date=2007-12-16 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>) was a [[Denmark|Danish]] mobster and member of the [[Bandidos|Bandidos Motorcycle Club]].

He emigrated to [[Helsingborg]], [[Sweden]] and co-founded White Trash MC, Sweden's first [[Motorcycle club#Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs|"outlaw" motorcycle club]], with [[Michael Ljunggren]] in the mid-1980s. He later became a member of the Bandidos in the early 1990s.

On June 16, 1996, he was travelling to the Bandidos chapter in [[Drammen]], [[Norway]] with Michael Lerche Olsen, the President of the Bandidos' Swedish chapters, and a number of Norwegian members when he was murdered. He stopped at a rest point in Mjøndalen, Lower Eiker and was shot several times with a 7.65 semi-automatic pistol and taken to the [[Ullevål University Hospital]] in [[Oslo]] where he was pronounced dead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/1997/12/12/45627.html |title=30-Year-Old Man Accused of Killing Bandido |publisher=Dagbladet.no |date=2009-08-18 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref> It is thought that Lerche Olsen was the intended target. A member of the [[Hells Angels]] was prosecuted for the murder but later acquitted in court.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/1998/05/25/100949.html |title=Hells Angels Member Denies Murder |publisher=Dagbladet.no |date=1998-05-25 |accessdate=2011-10-10}}</ref>

==References==
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{{OutlawMotorcycleGroups}}

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Michael Ljunggren

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'''Per Michael "Joe" Ljunggren''' (March 22, 1962 – July 17, 1995<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hd.se/inrikes/2007/12/16/en-klubb-foer-maen-med-en-egen/ |title=Bandidos: A Club For Men With Morals |language={{sv icon}} |publisher=Hd.se |date=2007-12-16 |accessdate=2011-10-09}}</ref>) was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] mobster and President of the [[Bandidos|Bandidos Motorcycle Club's]] Swedish chapters.

Ljunggren co-founded White Trash MC, Sweden's first [[Motorcycle club#Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs|"outlaw" motorcycle club]], with [[Jan "Face" Krogh Jensen]] in the mid-1980's. He then became a member of the [[Helsingborg]]-based club Morbids MC, which was eventually patched-over by the Bandidos, making him a founding member of the [[Bandidos]] first Swedish chapter, where he went on to become National President.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.expressen.se/Nyheter/avslojar/1.1323346/gangsterlivet-lika-farligt-som-att-bara-pa-en-cancertumor?standAlone=true&viewstyle=print |title=The Dangers of Gangster Life |publisher=Expressen.se |date=2007-02-21 |accessdate=2011-10-09}}</ref>

On July 17, 1995, he was returning from a visit to [[Finland|Finnish]] club Undertakers MC in [[Helsinki]] with Jan Jensen, a former [[Hells Angels]] member who crossed over to the Bandidos. The pair boarded a [[ferry]] to [[Stockholm]] then rode their [[Harley-Davidson]] motorcycles in the direction of Helsingborg. Jensen's motorcycle broke down in [[Ljungby, Sweden|Ljungby]], however, and Ljunggren continued the journey alone. He was shot by a [[sniper]] while riding his motorcycle on the E4 motorway, south of [[Markaryd]], [[Småland]]. He then fell from his bike and was run over by a car. An ambulance took him to a nearby hospital, with doctors initially thinking a simple road accident had occurred. Only at the hospital did it become clear that he had been shot several times by a rifle. He was wearing a [[flak jacket|flak vest]], but one of the shots penetrated the armour, striking him in the back and killing him. Although no-one was ever charged with his murder, it is widely believed that he was killed by a Hells Angels member in relation to the [[Great Nordic Biker War]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bra.se/extra/pod/?action=pod_show&id=404&module_instance=12 |title=Police Face New Threat From Biker Gangs |publisher=Bra.se |date= |accessdate=2011-10-09}}</ref>

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Rockerkrieg in Skandinavien

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{{Infobox Military Conflict
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|combatant2 = [[Hells Angels|'''Hells Angels MC''']] '''Screwdrivers MC''' '''Avengers MC''' '''Untouchables MC''' Various other support clubs
|commander1 = {{flagicon|Denmark}}Michael Garcia Olsen {{flagicon|Finland}} Jarkko Kokko[[Killed in action|†]] {{flagicon|Denmark}}Uffe Larsen[[Killed in action|†]] {{flagicon|Sweden}}[[Michael Ljunggren]][[Killed in action|†]] {{flagicon|Denmark}}[[Jim Tinndahn]]
|commander2 = {{flagicon|Sweden}}[[Thomas Möller]] {{flagicon|Denmark}}Bent Nielsen {{flagicon|Denmark}}[[Jørn Nielsen]]
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The '''Great Nordic Biker War''', sometimes called the '''Great Northern Biker War''' or '''Great Scandinavian Biker War''', refers to the violent gang war that began in 1994 and continued until 1997 in many parts of Scandinavia and Finland, mainly involving [[Hells Angels|Hells Angels MC]] and [[Bandidos|Bandidos MC]] but also involving many prospect and support clubs including [[Outlaws Motorcycle Club|Outlaws MC]]. The cities mainly affected by the war were [[Copenhagen]] in Denmark, [[Helsinki]] in Finland, [[Oslo]] in Norway, and [[Helsingborg]] and [[Malmö]] in Sweden.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.randomhouse.ca/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780676977318&view=print |title=Angels of Death: Inside the Bikers' Empire of Crime |publisher=Randomhouse.ca |date= |accessdate=2011-10-05}}</ref>

==Overview==
On [[New Year's Eve]] 1980, a motorcycle club was formed by [[Jørn "Jønke" Nielsen]], a [[Hells Angels]] chapter in [[Copenhagen]], Denmark.<ref>[http://nyhederne.tv2.dk/krimi/article.php/id-9843653.html?forside Jønkes Blue Book, TV 2.dk]{{dead link|date=October 2011}}</ref> They fought and defeated rival MC gang Bullshit from 1980-87. In 1984 Morticians MC was formed and by the early 1990s, there were many motorcycle clubs across Scandinavia. In 1992, the Morticians and Hells Angels, who had been on good terms until then, became rivals as both clubs transformed from bike enthusiasts into criminal organizations. The Morticians then changed their name to Undertakers MC and became allies of the [[Bandidos]], whose only European chapter was based in [[Marseille]], France at that point. In 1993, the Undertakers merged with the Bandidos to become Bandidos MC Denmark. In 1994, the Hells Angels tried to prevent Morbids MC from growing into an established biker gang and potential rival, in Sweden. The Morbids then joined an alliance with the Bandidos, who backed-up their prospect club. [[Outlaws Motorcycle Club|Outlaws MC]] also joined with the Bandidos in Norway. This eventually led to a drug-trade war between the two most powerful outlaw biker gangs in Scandinavia, the Hells Angels and the Bandidos, which the police described as a "deadly game" to prove 'who's the toughest'. Many of the [[port city|port cities]] in Scandinavia, particularly Copenhagen, were used to smuggle drugs in from Spain and the Netherlands.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.history.ca/ontv/titledetails.aspx?titleid=114114 |title=Angels go Global |publisher=History.ca |date= |accessdate=2011-10-05}}</ref>

==The war==
The first incident was a shooting at the clubhouse of Morbids MC, on 26 January 1994 in [[Helsingborg]], Sweden, but no one was injured or killed. In February 1994, there was a shoot-out between Hells Angels and Bandidos members in the same city, resulting in the death of Joakim Boman, a Hells Angels member. Just days later, an anti-tank rocket was fired at the Hells Angels clubhouse. On 22 June 1994, the president of Klan MC, an ally of the Bandidos in Finland, was shot dead by the Hells Angels and on 19 February 1995, the war reached Norway as a shoot-out in [[Oslo]] between the Hells Angels and Bandidos ended in one biker being wounded.

[[Michael "Joe" Ljunggren]], the president of Bandidos MC Sweden, was assassinated on 17 July 1995 and the Bandidos retaliated by firing anti-tank rockets at the clubhouses of Hells Angels prospect clubs in [[Helsinki]], Finland and Helsingborg, Sweden nine days later. Two Bandidos members were later sentenced, Kai Tapio Blom was given six years imprisonment and Antti Tauno Tapani was given four years. When Bandidos MC Finland's president arrived at a Helsinki court house for the trial of Blom and Tapani, he was attacked and beaten by Hells Angels members. A Hells Angels-owned [[tattoo parlour]] in Helsinki was later destroyed in retaliation.

[[Image:Panzerfaust3.jpg|thumb|300px|Anti-tank weapons were stolen from [[Swedish Army]] bases and used to destroy a number of clubhouses.]]
On [[Christmas Day]] 1995, two Hells Angels members were beaten up by Bandidos at a nightclub in Copenhagen, signalling the beginning of the war in Denmark. In January 1996, there were a series of bombings in Norway, Hells Angels prospect club, Screwdrivers MC's clubhouse in [[Hamar]] and the Hells Angels' clubhouse in Oslo were the targets. A Hells Angels-owned bar in Helsinki, Finland was also bombed a month later. On 1 March 1996, the Hells Angels attacked the Bandidos' Helsinki clubhouse where two Bandidos members suffered gunshot wounds. Jarkko Kokko, the vice-president of Bandidos MC Finland and one of the men shot, died sixteen days later in hospital from his wounds. Two Hells Angels prospects were later arrested for the murder, Ilkka Ukkonen was sentenced to twelve and a half years in prison and Jussi Penttinen was given six years.

On 10 March 1996, there were twin attacks on Bandidos members at airports in Denmark and Norway; at [[Fornebu airport]] in Oslo, several Bandidos were wounded and at [[Kastrup Airport]] in Copenhagen, Bandidos who were returning from a weekend in Helsinki were shot, three wounded and one, Uffe Larsen, was killed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dinosmc.com/stuff/DANISH.htm |title=The Danish Biker Wars |publisher=Dinosmc.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-05}}</ref> Six Hells Angels members and associates were arrested and sentenced to a total of 53 years in prison, and one was given a life sentence.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3760/is_199704/ai_n8766726 |title=Airport Attack Leaves One Biker Dead |publisher=Findarticles.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-05}}</ref> In April and May 1996, there was another series of bombings as the Hells Angels clubhouses in Helsingborg, Sweden and southern Denmark were attacked and the clubhouse of a Hells Angels prospect club, Avengers MC, was also attacked in [[Aalborg]], Denmark.

[[Jan "Face" Krogh Jensen]], a Bandidos member, was shot and killed in [[Drammen]], Norway on 15 July 1996 and Hells Angels supporter was shot six days later in Oslo. Two Hells Angels were also shot and wounded that month in [[Malmö]], Sweden and at Jyderup prison in Denmark. On 28 August, the vice-president of Hells Angels MC Sweden was shot and wounded in Helsingborg.

[[Image:AK47.jpg|thumb|left|Illegally-imported [[AK-47]] rifles were also used.]]
In October 1996, there were three attacks on Hells Angels clubhouses; on the [[3 October|3rd]], an explosion in Malmö wounded twelve innocent bystanders and three days later, an anti-tank rocket was fired at a clubhouse in Copenhagen during a party. Hells Angel member Louis Linde Nielsen and guest Janne Krohn were both killed. Bandidos prospect Niels Poulsen was convicted of carrying out the attacks and sentenced to life in prison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-19806926.html |title=Biker Sentenced To Life For Grenade Attack |publisher=Highbeam.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-05}}</ref> On the [[30 October|30th]], a car bomb exploded outside the Hells Angels clubhouse in Oslo. Toward the end of 1996, there were shootings of Bandidos members in [[Horsens]] and Aalborg in Denmark.

At the beginning of 1997, Hells Angel Kim Thrysöe Svendsen was murdered in Aalborg and the president of the Outlaws, Thore "Henki" Holm, and a French member were shot and wounded by a member of Untouchables MC, a Hells Angels ally. Bandido footsoldiers were also shot in [[Amager]] and [[Køge]] in Denmark. The Bandidos responded by ordering shootings on Hells Angels members and allies in [[Frederiksberg]].

On 4 June 1997, a car bomb exploded outside a Bandidos clubhouse in Drammen, Norway, killing Irene Astrid Bækkevold, a civilian passing by in her car. A Hells Angels member was finally convicted of the bombing in 2002. Three days later, Björn Gudmandsen was killed and three other Bandidos were wounded after a shooting in Liseleje, Denmark. Hells Angel member Vagn Smith was convicted of the murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. The last incident happened on 11 April when the Bandidos clubhouse in [[Dalby]], Denmark was bombed.

The war ended on 25 September 1997 as [["Big" Jim Tinndahn]], the president of all of the Bandidos' European chapters, shook hands with Hells Angels Europe president Bent "Blondie" Nielsen in front of Danish TV news cameras.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/danish-bikers-call-truce-in-deadly-feud-1241207.html |title=Danish Bikers Call Truce In Deadly Feud |publisher=Independent.co.uk |date=1997-09-26 |accessdate=2011-10-05}}</ref>

==Aftermath==
By the end of the war, 11 murders and 74 attempted murders had been committed and 96 people were wounded. Both clubs signed a treaty saying that no more chapters would be opened up in Scandinavia but both sides had already broken the treaty by the end of the 1990s.{{Fact|date=May 2009}} In Denmark, a law that banned motorcycle clubs from owning or renting property for their club activities was passed. The law has subsequently been repealed on constitutional grounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C04E2D81439F935A35756C0A960958260 |title=Biker Wars In the Land of 'The Little Mermaid' |publisher=New York Times |date=1996-05-06 |accessdate=2011-10-05}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.bra.se/extra/pod/?action=pod_show&id=404&module_instance=12 Timeline of the Great Nordic Biker War] {{sv icon}}
* [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/biker-wars-dredge-up-something-rotten-in-the-state-of-denmark-1346874.html Article on the Nordic Biker War]

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Edgerrin James

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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|1999}}–{{NFL Year|2005}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})
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* First-team All-[[Big East Conference|Big East]] (1998)
* [[National Football League Rookie of the Year Award|AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year]] (1999)
* [[Pro Football Writers Association|PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year]] (1999)
* {{wrap}}4× [[Pro Bowl]] selection ([[2000 Pro Bowl|1999]], [[2001 Pro Bowl|2000]], [[2005 Pro Bowl|2004]], [[2006 Pro Bowl|2005]])
* 4× [[All-Pro]] selection ([[1999 All-Pro Team|1999]], [[2000 All-Pro Team|2000]], [[2004 All-Pro Team|2004]], [[2005 All-Pro Team|2005]])
* [[List of National Football League rushing yards leaders|10,000 Rushing Yards Club]]
* [[List of National Football League rushing yards leaders|Eleventh-leading rusher of All-Time]]
* [[National Football League 2000s All-Decade Team|NFL 2000s All-Decade Team]]
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'''Edgerrin Tyree James''' [{{pron-en|ˈɛdʒərɪn ˈdʒeɪmz}}] (born August 1, 1978 in [[Immokalee, Florida]]) is a former [[American football]] [[running back]]. He was drafted by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] fourth overall in the [[1999 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[Miami Hurricanes football|University of Miami]].

James has also played for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] and [[Seattle Seahawks]]. The [[National Football League Rookie of the Year Award|AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year]] in 1999, James has earned four [[Pro Bowl]] selections and four [[All-Pro]] selections.

James' cousin [[Javarris James]] played for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] during the 2010 season, but was released by the team before the 2011 season.

==College career==
James was recruited out of Florida's [[Immokalee]] High School by the [[University of Miami]]. He proved to be one of the most successful [[running backs]] in the school's history.

James ranks second in all-time [[University of Miami]] rushing yards. He was the only running back in the university's history to post two consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus rushing yards, and he ranks first in school history with the most 100-plus rushing games (14). All single season records held by James have since been broken by current [[Denver Broncos]] running back [[Willis McGahee]].

Edgerrin was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame on April 23, 2009 at its 41st Annual Induction Banquet at Jungle Island in Miami.

==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
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|}(''* represents [[NFL Combine]]'')<ref>[http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=61021 *Edgerrin James, RB, Miami - 1999 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange]</ref>

===Indianapolis Colts===
The [[Indianapolis Colts]] selected James in the first round of the [[1999 NFL Draft]] with the fourth overall pick. James signed a seven-year, $49 million rookie contract. Some critics believed that the Colts made a mistake by choosing James over the reigning [[Heisman Trophy]] winner [[Ricky Williams]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://msn.foxsports.com/other/story/5457028 | title = 1999 NFL draft re-visited | publisher = Fox Sports | date = 2007-04-24 | accessdate = 2007-10-02 }}</ref>

James quieted the critics and was an immediate success, and was named the 1999 [[NFL Rookie of the Year Award|NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year]] by the [[Associated Press]]. James won the NFL rushing title in his first two seasons, before tearing his [[Anterior cruciate ligament|ACL]] six games into the 2001 season. After the 2002 season, where James failed to regain his form of 1999 and 2000, many believed that James would never recover from his knee injury.{{Citation needed|date=March 2007}}

However, James rebounded well in 2003, and re-established his place as one of the top running backs in the NFL in 2004 and 2005, with over 1,500 rushing yards in both seasons.

James left Indianapolis as their all time leading rusher with 9,226 yards. James was given a Super Bowl ring from the Colts after he left the team in 2006, when they won [[Super Bowl XLI]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/super-bowl/01/26/edgewillie/index.html | title = Willie Parker vs. Edgerrin James: Tale of the Tape | publisher = Sports Illustrated | date = 2009-01-27 | accessdate = 2009-05-21 }}</ref>

===Arizona Cardinals===
James signed a four-year, $30 million dollar deal with the Cardinals on March 23, 2006.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=3654112&type=story ESPN.com]</ref> James went through a stretch of 10 games out of the 2008 season where he carried the ball only 20 times. Through this time, [[Ken Whisenhunt]] brought him in strictly as a pass protector. In Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, James carried the ball 14 times for 100 yards. James said he would not come back to Arizona following the 2009 NFL playoffs, despite a year left on his contract.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3805610&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines James expecting to leave Cardinals]</ref> In the Cardinals' first playoff game since 1998, James averaged 4.7 yards per carry and ran for 100 yards. In the Divisional round of the playoffs, James rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' upset victory over the heavily favored Carolina Panthers. James rushed for 73 yards in the Cardinals' 32-25 win over the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the NFC championship game. James rushed 9 times for 33 yards in the Cardinals' 27-23 loss to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in [[Super Bowl XLIII]].

His long-time girlfriend, the mother of his children, died of cancer in April 2009.<ref name="Edgerrin James eyes return to playing">{{cite web|url=http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20101060351 |title=Edgerrin James eyes return to playing |author=Dorsey, David |publisher=The News-Press |date=January 6, 2010 |accessdate=2010-02-03}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> After this, he asked for his release from the team, and the Cardinals honored his request on April 28.

===Seattle Seahawks===
After spending the 2009 offseason grieving with his four children and declining NFL offers,<ref name="Edgerrin James eyes return to playing"/> James finally agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on August 24, 2009, missing the team's training camp.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/24/edgerrin-james-lands-in-seattle/ |title=Edgerrin James lands in Seattle | ProFootballTalk |publisher=Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-20}}</ref> The team released [[running back]] [[T. J. Duckett]] to make room for James on the roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/24/seahawks-dump-duckett/ |title=Seahawks dump Duckett | ProFootballTalk |publisher=Profootballtalk.nbcsports.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-20}}</ref> However, James rushed for only 125 yards on a career-low 46 carries. He played in only seven games, and on November 3, 2009, Seattle cut him from the team.<ref name="Edgerrin James eyes return to playing"/>

On July 26, 2011, James announced his retirement from football.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.procanes.com/files/3978abd2c56af2011eac5ed4c0523cc0-9339.html |title=:: Edgerrin James announces retirement from NFL | Edgerrin James |publisher=Procanes.com |date= |accessdate=2011-09-20}}</ref>

==NFL records==
James led the league in rushing during his first two seasons.

At 9,226 total yards as a Colt, James holds the Colts' team record for most career total yards rushing.{{cn|date=July 2011}}

==Professional statistics==
''Accurate as of October 3, 2009''
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|- align=center
|Year ||Team ||G ||ATT ||Yards ||AVG ||LG ||TD
|- align=center
|1999 ||[[Indianapolis Colts|IND]] ||16 ||369 ||1,553 ||4.2 ||72 ||13
|- align=center
|2000 ||IND ||16 ||387 ||1,709 ||4.4 ||30 ||13
|- align=center
|2001 ||IND ||6 ||151 ||662 ||4.4 ||29 ||3
|- align=center
|2002 ||IND ||14 ||277 ||989 ||3.6 ||20 ||2
|- align=center
|2003 ||IND ||13 ||310 ||1,259 ||4.1 ||43 ||11
|- align=center
|2004 ||IND ||16 ||334 ||1,548 ||4.6 ||40 ||9
|- align=center
|2005 ||IND ||15 ||360 ||1,506 ||4.2 ||33 ||13
|- align=center
|2006 ||[[Arizona Cardinals|ARI]] ||16 ||337 ||1,159 ||3.4 ||18 ||6
|- align=center
|2007 ||ARI ||16 ||324 ||1,222 ||3.8 ||27 ||7
|- align=center
|2008 ||ARI ||13 ||133 ||514 ||3.9 ||35 ||3
|- align=center
|2009 ||[[Seattle Seahawks|SEA]] ||6 ||46 ||125 ||2.7 ||10 ||0
|- align=center
|Tot. ||N/A ||148 ||3,028 ||12,246||4.0 ||72 ||80
|}

==Personal==
James currently resides in [[Miami]], [[Florida]]. He has four children, Edquisha, Ehyanna, Edgerrin Jr., and Euro. On April 14, 2009, Andia Wilson, James' long-time girlfriend and the mother of his four children, died from [[leukemia]] at the age of 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/20/mother-of-edgerrin-james-children-dies/ |title=ProFootballTalk |publisher=ProFootballTalk |date= |accessdate=2011-09-20}}</ref>

In 2000, James donated $250,000 to the University of Miami, the largest donation ever made to the university by one of its former athletes. The university responded by naming the football meeting room after him.

James appeared in the music video for [[Trick Daddy]]'s songs ''Nann,'' ''Take It To Da House,'' and ''Shut Up''. He was also the spokesperson and cover athlete for the football video game ''ESPN NFL Primetime 2002''.

Edgerrin James and former teammate [[Matt Leinart]] are co-owners of one of the largest indoor go-cart tracks in Arizona. James and Leinart are both race fans, and attended the 2007 [[Daytona 500]] together.

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Edgerrin-James/87e74c5a-421e-4fff-8725-d2b6d7e722eb Seattle Seahawks bio]

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