In the 90s, Woody Allen started having sex with the Korean orphan he and Mia Farrow adopted when she was 8. There’s also an entire Wikipedia page called, “Woody Allen sexual assault allegations”. But despite all this, in 2008, Rebecca Hall was in Woody Allen’s Vicky Cristina Barcelona . In 2018, Rebecca Hall will be seen in Woody Allen’s A Rainy Day in New York . But before this movie comes out, Hollywood really fucked up Hall’s chance to be in a third Woody Allen movie, because Hollywood has to pretend they hate Woody Allen now.
The day after the Weinstein accusation broke in full force I was shooting a day of work on Woody Allen’s latest movie in New York. I couldn’t have imagined somewhere stranger to be that day. When asked to do so, some seven months ago, I quickly said yes. He gave me one of my first significant roles in film for which I have always been grateful, it was one day in my hometown – easy. I have, however subsequently realized there is nothing easy about any of this. In the weeks following I have thought very deeply about this decision, and remain conflicted and saddened. After reading and re-reading Dylan Farrow’s statements of a few days ago and going back and reading the older ones – I see, not only how complicated this matter is, but that my actions have made another woman feel silenced and dismissed. That is not something that sits easily with me in the current or indeed any moment, and I am profoundly sorry. I regret this decision and wouldn’t make the same one today. It’s a small gesture and not one intended as close to compensation but I’ve donated my wage to @timesup. I’ve also signed up, will continue to donate, and look forward to working with and being part of this positive movement towards change not just in Hollywood but hopefully everywhere. #timesup
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Ah, I see. Rebecca Hall is sorry for working with Woody Allen after “re-reading” some things she already knew. She totally would have come to this decision on her own with no external pressure, I bet. Totally. Actors apologizing for working with Woody Allen is being called “a movement ” now. I have to say, “I apologize for working with a director who I knew was a piece of shit before I worked with him and I’m also donating my salary so I’m not in a think piece and look like I care after the fact” is my new favorite thing. Shout out to performative allyship.
This first picture in this gallery is Rebecca Hall sharing a nice moment with Woody Allen and his child bride. Very sweet.
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British actress Rebecca Hall (L) and US director Woody Allen and his wife Soon-Yi pose as they arrive to attend the screening of their film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 17, 2008 in Cannes, southern France. The movie, which is screening out of competition, drew big laughs and applause at a packed press preview late May 16 ahead of its red-carpet premiere. AFP PHOTO / Anne-Christine Poujoulat (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP/Getty Images)
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***Exclusive Coverage*** Woody Allen & Rebecca Hall (Leaving the Hotel Martinez) attending the screening and the CHOPARD after party for "Vicky Christine Barcelona"Vicky Christine Barcelons" May 17, 2008 (Photo by Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Images)
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US director Woody Allen (R), British actress Rebecca Hall (L) and Spanish actor Javier Bardem arrive to pose for photographers on September 18, 2008 after the screening of their film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", during the 56th San Sebastian International Film Festival. AFP PHOTO / RAFA RIVAS (Photo credit should read RAFA RIVAS/AFP/Getty Images)
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Director Woody Allen and actress Rebecca Hall attend "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" photocall at the Kursaal Palace during the San Sebastian International Film Festival on September 18, 2008 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
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British actress Rebecca Hall (L) and US director Woody Allen leave after attending a photocall for their film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 17, 2008 in Cannes, southern France. The movie, which is screening out of competition, drew big laughs and applause at a packed press preview late May 16 ahead of its red-carpet premiere later on May 17. AFP PHOTO / Anne-Christine Poujoulat (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP/Getty Images)
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 17: Actress Rebecca Hall and director Woody Allen arrive at the photocall for the film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 17 , 2008 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Director Woody Allen, actress Rebecca Hall and Spanish actor Javier Bardem attend "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" photocall at the Kursaal Palace during the San Sebastian International Film Festival on September 18, 2008 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 18: Director Woody Allen, actress Rebecca Hall and Spanish actor Javier Bardem attend "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" photocall at the Kursaal Palace during the San Sebastian International Film Festival on September 18, 2008 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
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Penelope Cruz & Woody Allen & Rebecca Hall attending the screening and the CHOPARD after party for "Vicky Christine Barcelona"Vicky Christine Barcelona" May 17, 2008 (Photo by Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Javier Bardem, Rebecca Hall & Woody Allen Attending the Gala Opening Night for VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA at the 56th Festival de San Sebastian Donstia in San Sebastian, Spain. September 18, 2008 (Photo by Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Penelope Cruz & Woody Allen & Rebecca Hall attending the screening and the CHOPARD after party for "Vicky Christine Barcelona"Vicky Christine Barcelona" May 17, 2008 (Photo by Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Images)