The Harvey Weinstein scandal has created a ripple effect after many victims of the film mogul, including celebrities Ashley Judd, Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow, came out narrating their horrendous stories. Now, the executive producer of action-adventure series "Supergirl" has also been alleged of conducting sexual acts, which the show's lead, Melissa Benoist, does not tolerate.
In the wake of the controversy that had rattled the film and television industry, another issue surfaced accusing "Supergirl" showrunner Andrew Kreisberg of sexual harassment. The accusations came from 19 men and women who had worked or are working with the executive.
Benoist, in a Twitter post on Sunday, Nov. 9, wrote that people who had done wrong should always be held accountable regardless of their position and the industry they were in.
"I've spoke up about it in the past — publicly and not so publicly — and I'll continue to do so. All of us should, without fear or shame. We all need to hold ourselves to a higher standard," the 29-year-old actress said.
She further revealed that she remained hopeful about the long-overdue change in the industry. Benoist also called for a "safe forum," which could be a haven for victims who would want to share and divulge their stories.
The former "Glee" star is just one of the many celebrities who have aired their concerns in the wake of the Kreisberg controversy. Chyler Leigh, who plays Alex Danvers in "Supergirl," also took to social media to make a stand. She encouraged women to "stand up FOR each other," and quoted Maya Angelou.
Meanwhile, an "Arrow" star also spoke out on her stance on the issue. It can be recalled that Kreisberg was also a showrunner for the series before taking the same role in "Supergirl." Emily Bett Rickards denounced men who had dome inappropriate acts and those who had done nothing despite their knowledge of the act, calling them "weak and complicit."
