<p>To battle sexual harassment in workplaces and to fight for gender equality, 300 Hollywood celebs and other entertainment industry players have joined forces to launch Time`s Up.<br />
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The movement was announced on Monday in an open letter published in The New York Times.The initiative has already raised $13 million towards a legal defense fund to &quot;help survivors of sexual assault and harassment across all industries challenge those responsible for the harm against them and give voice to their experiences,&quot; according to the letter.<br />
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Among the donors to the fund, according to a statement from Time`s Up, are actresses Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Meryl Streep and Reese Witherspoon, as well as producers Shonda Rhimes and J.J. Abrams, talent agencies Creative Artists and William Morris Endeavor, and filmmaker Steven Spielberg`s foundation.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I stand with women across every industry to say <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TIMESUP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TIMESUP</a> on abuse, harassment, marginalization and underrepresentation. START YOURYEAR OFF RIGHT. Join me! Sign the statement of solidarity &amp; donate to the <a href="https://twitter.com/timesupnw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TIMESUPNW</a> Legal Defense Fund: <a href="https://t.co/BYckTp8eNm">https://t.co/BYckTp8eNm</a> <a href="https://t.co/pNfLvsz8xV">pic.twitter.com/pNfLvsz8xV</a></p>
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<p>The New York Times reported that Time`s Up is requesting women to wear black to the Golden Globes as a way to speak out against inequality.The movement comes after several men in Hollywood face allegations of sexual misconduct, including Harvey Weinstein, Dustin Hoffman, Brett Ratner and Kevin Spacey.&nbsp;</p>


The movement was announced on Monday in an open letter published in The New York Times.

To battle sexual harassment in workplaces and to fight for gender equality, 300 Hollywood celebs and other entertainment industry players have joined forces to launch Time`s Up. The movement was announced on Monday in an open letter published in The New York Times.The initiative has already raised $13 million towards a legal defense fund to "help survivors of sexual assault and harassment across all industries challenge those responsible for the harm against them and give voice to their experiences," according to the letter. Among the donors to the fund, according to a statement from Time`s Up, are actresses Jennifer Aniston, Kerry Washington, Meryl Streep and Reese Witherspoon, as well as producers Shonda Rhimes and J.J. Abrams, talent agencies Creative Artists and William Morris Endeavor, and filmmaker Steven Spielberg`s foundation. I stand with women across every industry to say #TIMESUP on abuse, harassment, marginalization and underrepresentation. START YOURYEAR OFF RIGHT. Join me! Sign the statement of solidarity & donate to the @TIMESUPNW Legal Defense Fund: https://t.co/BYckTp8eNm pic.twitter.com/pNfLvsz8xV — kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 1, 2018 × The New York Times reported that Time`s Up is requesting women to wear black to the Golden Globes as a way to speak out against inequality.The movement comes after several men in Hollywood face allegations of sexual misconduct, including Harvey Weinstein, Dustin Hoffman, Brett Ratner and Kevin Spacey.

'Time's Up': Women in Hollywood join hands to fight against sexual harassment

<p>Hollywood actress Julia Roberts has revealed that she is one of the few lucky ones who have been &quot;spared&quot; from sexual harassment during her career.</p>

<p>According to People Magazine, the 50-year-old actress said, she is fortunate to have not suffered any form of sexual misconduct in the workplace.<br />
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In an interview given to a leading news channel, the Oscar-winning actress admitted her luck makes her &quot;feel bad&quot; because she doesn`t understand why she did not face the same alleged treatment that others claim to have been subjected to.She said, &quot;You know, it`s all so ugly in so many ways. I`ve never had this experience. I mean, I almost feel bad saying that because I don`t know why I was spared. You hear some of these heart-wrenching, awful stories and I have a daughter, it is heartbreaking. But it`s not been part of my experience.&quot;<br />
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This is not the first time Roberts has come forward to speak about the alleged misconduct of the likes of Harvey Weinstein.She previously released a statement in support of victims after decades of allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.<br />
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The <em>Notting Hill</em>&nbsp;star also urged any victims of sexual abuse or harassment to turn to specialist organisations for help and support.&quot;If you`ve been subjected to any kind of abuse or harassment, there are places to go for help, including the Rape, Abuse, &amp; Incest National Network (RAINN.org). Or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673),&quot; noted Roberts.</p>


The 50-year-old actress said, she is fortunate to have not suffered any form of sexual misconduct in the workplace

Hollywood actress Julia Roberts has revealed that she is one of the few lucky ones who have been "spared" from sexual harassment during her career. According to People Magazine, the 50-year-old actress said, she is fortunate to have not suffered any form of sexual misconduct in the workplace. In an interview given to a leading news channel, the Oscar-winning actress admitted her luck makes her "feel bad" because she doesn`t understand why she did not face the same alleged treatment that others claim to have been subjected to.She said, "You know, it`s all so ugly in so many ways. I`ve never had this experience. I mean, I almost feel bad saying that because I don`t know why I was spared. You hear some of these heart-wrenching, awful stories and I have a daughter, it is heartbreaking. But it`s not been part of my experience." This is not the first time Roberts has come forward to speak about the alleged misconduct of the likes of Harvey Weinstein.She previously released a statement in support of victims after decades of allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The Notting Hill star also urged any victims of sexual abuse or harassment to turn to specialist organisations for help and support."If you`ve been subjected to any kind of abuse or harassment, there are places to go for help, including the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN.org). Or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline 800-656-HOPE (4673)," noted Roberts.

Julia Roberts on sexual harassment: I don't know why I was spared

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'Time's Up': Women in Hollywood join hands to fight against sexual harassment

Julia Roberts on sexual harassment: I don't know why I was spared