Ben
Affleck said he is examining his own behavior and wants to be “part of the
solution” in the wake of the sexual harassment allegations plaguing Hollywood
in recent weeks. The actor said he is opening his wallet to help.
Affleck, who apologized
last month for groping actress Hilarie Burton in 2003, told The Associated
Press on Sunday he’s “looking at [his] own behavior and addressing that.”
“[I’m also] making sure I'm part of the solution,” Affleck told
The Associated Press during an interview for the movie “Justice League.”
Speaking with FOX5 DC, Affleck
clarified he will be following in Kevin Smith's footsteps and pledging his
future residuals from Weinstein Comapny films to charities that help
women.
“Once Kevin suggested that -- I decided to the same thing. So I
am giving any further residuals that I get from a Miramax or a Weinstein
movie... to either [Film Independent] or to RAINN (the Rape, Abuse, and Incest
National Network).”
He
added, “I just didn’t want to cash any more checks from the guy.”
The 45-year-old actor told The Associated Press "more women
need to be pushed to power" and that sexual harassment has to also be
"a men's issue.” He added that men need to be called out for their
inappropriate behavior.
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