Weeks after TimesUp CEO resigned over the fallout from sexual-harassment investigations into Andrew Cuomo, the organization’s entire board — including Shonda Rhimes, Jurnee Smollett, Eva Longoria, and Ashley Judd — plans to step down
Shonda Rhimes, Eva Longoria, and Ashley Judd. Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images Weeks after Time’s Up CEO Tina Tchen resigned over the fallout from sexual-harassment investigations into Andrew Cuomo, the organization’s entire board — including Shonda Rhimes, Jurnee Smollett, Eva Longoria, and Ashley Judd — plans to step down.
“We see the current crisis within TIME’S UP as an important opportunity for growth and change,” it reads. “TIME’S UP is ready for new leadership, and we want to move forcefully toward its new iteration.” After New York attorney general Letitia James announced the findings of her office’s independent investigation into the ex-governor, affirming the sexual-harassment allegations by 11 women, Time’s Up attorney Roberta Kaplan stepped down on August 9.
When Boylan made her initial allegations against Cuomo, many Time’s Up members planned to make a statement of solidarity — until Tchen directed them to “stand down.” That’s according to the Washington Post, which reported that Kaplan shared the op-ed with Tchen, who ultimately discouraged members from outwardly siding with Boylan.
Monifa Bandele took over as interim CEO, and will put together a new leadership team as its current members resign over the next 30 days. Four members, including Judd, will stay on temporarily to help with the transition. Time’s Up has also hired outside consultants to conduct a “comprehensive assessment of the organization,” per the statement.
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