Today, Rose McGowan is at the frontlines of the #MeToo movement, pushing for change and transparency.
But getting to this point has been a two-decade long journey of planning and strategizing for the actress and activist.
McGowan told Cheddar that ever since Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulted her in 1997, she “set about going after him.”
“[In] a very David vs. Goliath sort of way, I took a TV show that was not my pace,” she said, referring to her role as Paige Matthews in the hit show “Charmed.”
“But strategically...I knew if I could go into the show and hang on, when it was time to press the button so to speak, it would be newsworthy all over the world.”
Her determination to bring down Weinstein and upend Hollywood’s male-dominated structure is also driven by her childhood experience as part of the cult “Children of God,” which she said has many parallels with Hollywood.
“Anytime you have a power structure with a few people at the top [who] are benefiting, and you aren’t, and you’re all doing things collectively that make it better for them…that really is the definition of a cult,” she explained.
Hollywood “is a pretty beastly place” that is “making the mirror for you to look in,” which puts it in a dangerously powerful position, she said.
Still, McGowan said she’s “inherently optimistic” and hasn’t let her experiences harden her.
She recounts her journey of dealing with sexual assault in her new book “Brave.”
For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/rose-mcgowan-on-the-hollywood-cult).
Russia pulls back some troops from the Ukraine border, Texas sues Meta over facial recognition, and crypto hackers are getting a documentary. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
While candy, greeting cards, and flowers make the top three most popular gifts, experiences are growing in popularity.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cheddar is highlighting prominent Black Americans who are carving their own historic paths and trailblazing in their fields. Today we feature media mogul Byron Allen.
Canada breaks up the Ambassador Bridge blockade, the Los Angeles Rams win it all, and Wordle for geography buffs. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Monday, February 14, 2022.
The interactive art museum Color Factory in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood has transformed for Valentine’s Day.
As Super Bowl LVI shapes up to be the biggest gambling event in sports history, restaurants and bars are looking to get in on the rapidly growing world of legalized sports betting.
Police rescued an 80-year-old suburban Chicago woman who was held hostage for nearly 21 hours in large part because she couldn’t text one of her daughters her daily Wordle score during the ordeal.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Cheddar is highlighting prominent Black Americans who are carving their own historic paths and trailblazing in their fields. Today we feature New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Prices are soaring, gamblers are getting ready for the Super Bowl, and a bar opens in the metaverse. Here is all the news you Need2Know for Friday, February 11, 2022.
A training session on water rescues turned real for firefighters in suburban St. Louis when the crews sprang into action to save two teenagers.
