She Said: The Hollywood Breakout That Shook the Studios
Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan take the stage as two trailblazing reporters in the film She Said, based on the 2019 book that helped crack open the Harvey Weinstein scandal. The movie hit the screens at the London Film Festival on Oct. 14, and the buzz is hotter than a New York afternoon.
The Show Must Go On (and the Truth Does Too)
Mulligan, who plays Megan Twohey, and Kazan, playing Jodi Kantor, both won Pulitzer prizes for their hard‑hitting coverage. On the red carpet, Mulligan admitted the film feels like a tribute to “every woman who stepped up – survivors, witnesses, and the newsroom team that made the chorus sound big.”
An Unexpected Guest List
- Former assistant Zelda Perkins
- Colleague Rowena Chiu
Chiu walked the premiere wearing a mix of emotions, describing it as “confusing” and “a clash of emotions.” She said the big‑screen version gave her both the heartbreak of hearing the story and the pride that millions are now paying attention.
From a Single Report to a Global Movement
The original Times exposé pulled in 100 women who accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Fast forward: the ripple birthed the global #MeToo movement, inviting women everywhere to call out harassment.
Weinstein’s Legal Tightrope
After pleading innocence, Weinstein was sentenced in New York to 23 years behind bars for raping two women. He remains an active challenger—now he’s being tried in California on fresh misconduct claims.
Why This Matters
Every layer of this story—from newsroom investigations to courtroom battles—reminds us that bravery in journalism is crucial. She Said doesn’t just rest on its laurels; it offers a candid look at the fight that reshaped Hollywood.
