Australian actor and Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush faces new allegations of sexual harassment.
Australian actress Yael Stone, known from Netflix’s hit series „Orange Is the New Black,“ told The New York Times that Rush danced naked in front of her in a dressing room a few years ago in the dressing room. He also watched her showering through a mirror and sending her erotic text messages.
Rush: „Taken out of context“
In a statement to the New York Times, the 67-year-old („Pirates of the Caribbean“, „Shakespeare in Love“, „The Panama Tailor“) dismissed the 33-year-old’s allegations as „incorrect“ and „partially complete torn back to the context „. Stone was evidently sometimes upset by his „spirited enthusiasm“ at work. He regrets, however, if he has hurt the actress.
Rush, who won an Oscar in 1997 for his portrayal of pianist David Helfgott in the movie „Shine – The Road to the Light,“ is currently prosecuting the Australian newspaper „Daily Telegraph.“ She had reported allegations of sexual harassment by another colleague.
