Asia Argento
The actress called the allegations involving actor Jimmy Bennett "absolutely false."
The actress and Me Too activist paid actor Jimmy Bennett $380,000 after he accused her of sexually assaulting him when he was 17, The New York Times reported.
The Me Too movement figure was responding to a report that Argento had agreed to settle with her own underage accuser.
Argento's revelations about Harvey Weinstein persuaded actor Jimmy Bennett to come forward with claims against her.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The late chef was refreshingly honest about his blind spots and the role that Asia Argento played in making him a better ally.
"Anthony gave all of himself in everything that he did," Argento, Bourdain's girlfriend, said after news of his death emerged.
The CNN host credited his girlfriend, actress and director Asia Argento, with helping him better understand sexual harassment and toxic masculinity.
Some of the actresses who came forward with sexual assault claims against the once powerful Hollywood mogul responded with both surprise and relief.
The festival was Weinstein’s “hunting ground,” she said.
Both actresses have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct.