Monica Potter refused Harvey Weinstein 3 TIMES & 'hit him where it hurt', ; Charlize Theron got the part
Parenthood actress Monica Potter claims she rejected Harvey Weinstein's sexual advances three times, subsequently killing her chances to appear in the 1999 film 'The Cider House Rules.'share
The 47-year-old Cleveland native alleges that she was refused a role in the romance drama after she rejected the mogul's numerous advances.
'I didn't do something, so therefore I missed out on it,' Potter said on Friday, during a segment of WKYC's 'Let's Be Clear'. 'I'm not saying the person who got it did, I'm just saying I didn't.'
The lead female role of Candy Kendall would eventually be played by Charlize Theron in the film.
While Potter admitted to speaking to her father about the first incident after it occurred, she had yet to disclose that it had happened until Friday.
The actress said that on two occasions, Weinstein made advances towards her while he was in a bath robe.
'He tried three times with me,' she added. 'Twice was in New York and once was in London.'
But Potter asserts that she was resilient, claiming she was able to physically prevent him from doing anything to her.
'I belted him. I flat out belted him... I really hit him where it hurt,' she exclaimed. 'So yeah, I missed out on that role because of that hairy pig.'
Weinstein's representative sent a statement to WKYC that called Potter a 'talented actor for whom he has great respect.'
'The final cast decisions on Cider House was the creative team's alone. Close to 100 people auditioned and it came down to two people, which is a pretty good position to be in,' the statement continued.
'There has never been anything other than respect and professionalism between Weinstein's company and Ms. Potter, stemming from The Very Thought of You in 1998, and they have only had a friendly and cordial relationship over the years, and any suggestion or allegation otherwise is simply false.'
Since October 2017, Weinstein has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by more than 80 women, including prominent actresses such as Ashley Judd and Angelina Jolie.