LA street artist claims Meryl Streep knew about Weinstein allegations
Meryl Streep has become the target of a new street art campaign in Los Angeles after she denied knowledge of any alleged incidents of sexual misconduct involving Harvey Weinstein.
A number of posters showing the actress smiling alongside the disgraced producer have appeared across the city.
Covering her eyes is a red banner displaying a very clear message – “She knew.”
#SheKnew campaign launches, as street artists call out Weinstein and Polanski apologist Meryl Streep.
Posters appeared next to the Hollywood Highland Center, 20th century Fox Studios, and near Meryl Streep's Pasadena home. pic.twitter.com/Do3EoyVGzc
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) December 19, 2017
The poster campaign was launched just one day after the 68-year-old released a statement claiming that she “did not know about Weinstein’s crimes.”
“I wasn’t deliberately silent. I didn’t know. I don’t tacitly approve of rape. I didn’t know. I don’t like young women being assaulted. I didn’t know this was happening,” she told Fox News.
#SheKnew
Big love to whoever Ventilated the Venerated child rape apologist #MerylStreep. XOs
Please send some BTC love to those unsavory agents
on my behalf. pic.twitter.com/K9QGITUoxF— Marianne Barnard (M) (@Marianne_M_B) December 19, 2017
The statement came after Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan, criticised the actress after she revealed she would be wearing black to the upcoming Golden Globes as a silent protest against sexual misconduct in the industry.
“Actresses, like Meryl Streep, who happily worked for The Pig Monster, are wearing black @GoldenGlobes in a silent protest,” McGowan said in a now-deleted tweet.
“YOUR SILENCE is THE problem. You’ll accept a fake award breathlessly & affect no real change. I despise your hypocrisy.
The campaign has sparked a huge reaction from Twitter users:
I love this and she must be held to account. #SheKnew pic.twitter.com/L4AelQmVuN
— Ali (@ali) December 20, 2017
#SheKnew is trending but let’s face it they ALL knew and didn’t care. Hollywood and DC have become the new aristocracy. They truly believe the rules don’t apply to them. When you watch the Mueller investigation you can see why. #DraintheSwamp pic.twitter.com/PtrhZNamGw
— Rainy Thursday (@RainyThursday1) December 20, 2017
#SheKnew posters pop up in LA.
Meryl Sheep covered for & celebrated sexually abusive & rapist men like Harvey Weinstein & Roman Polanski. She is a disgusting evil human being and a disgrace to all women. #MeToo #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/oeQKHz1ex1 pic.twitter.com/JKZzXIPQkG
— CC (@ChristiChat) December 20, 2017
