Catherine Deneuve and Others Denounce the MeToo Movement
Celebrities Face Backlash for Statement on Sexual Harassment
Deneuve Among Signatories of Open Letter Condemning #MeToo
French actress Catherine Deneuve and dozens of other prominent women have sparked controversy with an open letter denouncing the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and assault.
The letter, published in the newspaper Le Monde, argues that the movement has gone too far and has resulted in a "climate of puritanism" that is silencing women and making it difficult for them to exercise their freedom of expression.
The letter has been met with widespread criticism from both within France and around the world. Many have accused Deneuve and the other signatories of being out of touch with the experiences of women who have suffered sexual violence. Some have also pointed out the irony of Deneuve signing the letter, given that she has previously spoken out against sexual harassment in the film industry.
The backlash against the letter has been so strong that Deneuve has been forced to issue an apology, saying that she regrets any pain she caused to victims of sexual violence.
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