Following her controversial comments in an interview with Megyn Kelly, the former 'Baywatch' star says on Instagram, 'I think it's very smart to be proactive. And I stand by what I say.'
- Dec 2, 2017
AceShowbiz - Pamela Anderson isn't backing down from her controversial comments about Harvey Weinstein's alleged victims. The 50-year-old actress/model refuses to apologize after she appeared to blame Weinstein's accusers in an interview on "Megyn Kelly Today".
"It was common knowledge that certain producers or certain people in Hollywood or people to avoid, privately," she told Kelly, "You know what you're getting into if you're going into a hotel room alone. If someone answers the door in a bathrobe, leave."
She added, "This is things that are common sense, but I know Hollywood is very seductive and the people want to be famous. Sometimes you think you are going to be safe with an adult in a room. I don't know where this security comes from, but somehow I dodged it all."
Her comments soon drew backlash from people. Responding to the backlash, she posted on Instagram on Friday, December 1, "My interview on #todayshow #megynkelly Somebody had to say this. Please don't worry. Refer people to my blog and long standing commitment to defending the vulnerable. We have the power to be safe and free by using common sense."
"My message is consistent throughout- I'm a deep thinker / I have a unique perspective. and consequence is part of my life," she continued. "I am also an advocate for men. I just don't agree with it all. Backlash is good. - I like this."
She went on explaining, "My position is not 'problematic' because I doesn't fall in line with the common herd or trend. I'm trying to tell women as a survivor of childhood abuse myself - It is important to be proactive as an adult who knows better - in defending themselves. Don't get in cars with strangers #rideresponsibly- Don't go to Hotel rooms alone for an audition."
"Women are powerful and smart and we can use all our charms in more positive ways. I think it's very smart to be proactive. And I stand by what I say. My mother taught me - protect yourself. Especially with my 'image' - she and I were worried it could give people wrong Impression."
"I am not an easy girl and have not had as many partners people might think. I believe in love and commitment and common sense. This is why I'm usually married. It is how I feel safe and protected in a sexual relationship. .A monogamous lover is the best and most brave lover there is. I only want intimate sexual experiences - where I can be free to give my wildest fantasies to someone who loves me. and never have used sex as a weapon. It's just too easy," she added, concluding it with several hashtags "#bestrong #staysafe #noblame @todayshow #solutions #nodrama."
Anderson also told TMZ that her comments were "not victim blaming." Calling Weinstein "a sexist pig and a bully," she insisted that she never said women deserved to be abused. She added, "[I] will not get coerced into apology."
During the interview with Kelly, the "Baywatch" alum shared her own experience working with Weinstein, whom she called "very intimidating." She recalled that when she was working on "Superhero Movie" with the disgraced producer, she said, "I can't do the film if there's going to be a dog in the film," which was met with a negative response from Weinstein.
According to the actress, Weinstein responded to her, "You're so lucky that I put you in a film. You're Pamela Anderson. You don't deserve anything. If you don't do this you'll never work in this town again."
