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Imogen Poots talks 'despicable human' Harvey Weinstein and avoiding social media


Imogen Poots brands Harvey Weinstein a ‘despicable human’ as she talks avoiding social media and feeling ‘restless’ as an actress

Imogen Poots has admitted she thinks that there is a ‘deep, dark central problem’ in the film business, as she described Harvey Weinstein as a ‘despicable human.’

The actress, 30, said she likes to think she would have had the ‘physical power’ to avoid being in a similar situation to other stars, having rose to prominence when she was just 19 years old.

During the interview with ES Magazine, Imogen also spoke about why she avoids using social media and feeling restless as an actress, ahead of the release of her latest film Vivarium. 

Opinions: Imogen Poots has admitted she thinks that there is a 'deep, dark central problem' in the film business, as she described Harvey Weinstein as a 'despicable human'

Opinions: Imogen Poots has admitted she thinks that there is a ‘deep, dark central problem’ in the film business, as she described Harvey Weinstein as a ‘despicable human’

Speaking about Harvey on women in the film industry, Imogen said: ‘Obviously he’s a despicable human for his actions and forgivably is being depicted as a monster. [But there is ] ‘a deep, dark, central problem’ [at the heart of the business].

‘I couldn’t say what I would have done as an 18-year-old. I think now, apart from anything else, I could say, yes I’ve got the physical power but I don’t know about the emotional power.’

Harvey was found guilty on two counts for third degree rape and criminal sexual act last week following a lengthy trial in New York.

The former Hollywood mogul was acquitted of first-degree rape and the two most serious counts for predatory sexual assault, and is scheduled to be sentenced on 11th March. 

Important: The actress said she likes to think she would have had the 'physical power' to avoid being in a similar situation to other stars (pictured with Jessie Eisenberg in Vivarium)

Important: The actress said she likes to think she would have had the ‘physical power’ to avoid being in a similar situation to other stars (pictured with Jessie Eisenberg in Vivarium)

Imogen also said that even after the rise of the #MeToo movement, she still struggles to combat the the ongoing stereotype that an outspoken women is viewed as having an attitude.

She said: ‘Still I come up against it a lot, where if you come to work and you’re quite opinionated in a good way for the benefit of the project, that can often be perceived as ”you have an attitude” or that you’re hostile.’

Since rising to prominence in 2007 through the science fiction horror film 28 Weeks Later, Imogen has steered clear of using social media, which the star said stems from a need to protect her mental health.

Convicted: Harvey was found guilty on two counts for third degree rape and criminal sexual act last week following a lengthy trial in New York

Convicted: Harvey was found guilty on two counts for third degree rape and criminal sexual act last week following a lengthy trial in New York

The full interview appears in this week’s issue of ES Magazine, on sale now

The full interview appears in this week’s issue of ES Magazine, on sale now

She said: ‘I’m not a fan because I’m seeing what it’s doing to the generation below me, and that’s really sad with mental health. I think it’s a really slippery slope.’

‘It’s intriguing to me but I also wonder, can you ever be authentic? Or is that not the point? Perhaps the point is to sell something.’

As a working actress, Imogen added that she’s always felt ‘restless’ and ready to take on another project.

‘I find work to be my happy place, in a way. Because it’s all I’ve ever known: packing up a bag and moving on,’ she said.

‘That restlessness that’s inherent in you is very addictive. And I suppose now I’m supposed to slow down and set up a farm or something. But I’m not ready to do that. I want to keep exploring the world.’

The full interview appears in this week’s issue of ES Magazine, on sale now.

Superstar: Imogen also spoke about why she avoids using social media and feeling restless as an actress, ahead of the release of her latest film Vivarium (pictured last month)

Superstar: Imogen also spoke about why she avoids using social media and feeling restless as an actress, ahead of the release of her latest film Vivarium (pictured last month)



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