In 1945, Maureen O’Hara risked her career by speaking out strongly against Hollywood’s casting couch and executives who sexually harassed actresses.
Hollywood has a long history of harassing women. The casting couch stories were whispered about long before Harvey Weinstein’s scandal broke. While so many women didn’t speak out for fear of losing their careers, one woman made a strong stance against Hollywood executives sexually assaulting and harassing actresses. Maureen O’Hara was very vocal about this as early as 1945.
Maureen O’Hara Was Hollywood Whistleblower
“The Miracle on 34th Street” star put her acting career on the line in an interview with “The Mirror” when she was just 25.
She spoke out about the attempts made to ruin her career after she wouldn’t accept the sexual advances made by Hollywood executives. What a brave woman!
“I am so upset with it that I am ready to quit Hollywood,” said the then 25-year-old.
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