Jeremy Irons used the platform of this morning’s opening jury press conference at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival to address controversial statements he has been reported to have made i…
International Film Festival to address controversial statements he has been reported to have made in the past about same-sex marriages, women’s rights and abortion.
“Let me make my views entirely clear on these particular subjects once and for all,” said Irons. “Firstly, I support wholeheartedly the global movement to address the inequality of women’s rights and to protect them from abusive, damaging and disrespectful harassment both at home and in workplace.” Irons drew fire in 2009 for signing a petition in support of Polish film director Roman Polanski.
“Thirdly, I support wholeheartedly the right of women to have an abortion should they so decide,” he said, having previously been quoted as agreeing with a pro-life advocate.
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