Naomie Harris Slams Lack of Support in Movie Set Incidents
Naomie Harris, best known for her role as Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond series, has opened up about a disconcerting experience when a high‑profile star tried to gropes her during an early audition. What really shocked her? That the casting director and director were all eyes, but no one stepped in to intervene.
“Shocking as a Spam Email”
Speaking to The Mail on Sunday‘s You magazine, Harris shared, “What was so shocking about it was the casting director was there and the director—and, of course, no one said anything because he is—a huge star.” The actor’s 45‑year‑old voice was tempered with disbelief, and a hint of humour that the obvious hero was asleep at his own desk.
One Incident – A Few Helpers
Harris said she was lucky to have endured just one #MeToo incident out of “the usual Hollywood nightmare.” She recollected another instance where, and this is where the film crew didn’t buckle up, the perpetrator was promptly sent home for “unacceptable behaviour on set.” The contrast highlighted the uncertainty that plagued her early career.
#MeToo and Time’s Up – The Power Shift
She talked at length about how the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements have, in her view, “changed the landscape” for actresses. “I wasn’t going to make a public statement just because I’d hidden it for a while,” she told By The Mail, “but I found this to be a celebration of how things have moved on since I started.” Harris reflected on how her 20s were a time when she felt invisible, only to discover a new culture of accountability and conversation with fellow actresses.
- “The change is huge.” She praised a shift from “expected resilience” to an environment where consequences happen.
- She remains eager about this cultural shift, believing movies can no longer hide sexual misconduct behind drama.
In short, Harris’s story is a reminder that even in glamor, the conversation about safety, respect, and accountability has become louder—and that perhaps the galaxy of Hollywood can finally heed the call.
