J.K. Rowlingslammed the literary community’s muted response to the growing number ofsexual abuse allegationsagainstNeil Gaiman, likening it to the early silence surroundingHarvey Weinstein.
Trigger warning: sexual assault– Taking to her X page (formerly known as Twitter) on Monday (January 13), theHarry Potterauthor wrote: “The literary crowd that had a hell of a lot to say about Harvey Weinstein before he was convicted has been strangely muted in its response to multiple accusations against Neil Gaiman from young women who’d never met, yet – as with Weinstein – tell remarkably similar stories.”
HighlightsJ.K. Rowling criticized the quiet response to abuse claims against Neil Gaiman.Allegations against Gaiman are said to echo patterns seen with Harvey Weinstein.Gaiman is accused of non-consensual acts, NDAs, and financial settlements.
Harvey Weinstein is a former Hollywood producer infamous for his role in the #MeToo movement, as over 80 women accused him of sexual harassment, assault, and rape, leading to multiple convictions and a 39-year prison sentence.
Rowling’s post quickly went viral, amassing 1.4 million views and drawing hundreds of divided reactions.
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AnXuser commented: “Neil Gaiman? Damn it, I love his work.”
A person wrote: “Innocent until proven guilty, then when he is … no mercy should be spared.
“Using influence like that is just such a horrible thing to do because he is acelebrity. These people need some comeuppance!”
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Someone else penned: “I didn’t know about this. I’m horrified. One of my favorite authors.
“I’ve read (tried to read) a couple of the accounts available. He needs serious jail time.”
A separate individual chimed in: “I wonder why the silence.”
She called out the muted response to the growing number of sexual abuse allegations against Neil Gaiman
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LikeWeinstein, Gaiman faces accusations not only of assaults on women but also of employing NDAs and financial settlements to silence his alleged victims.
Rowling’s X post comes amid the publication of aNew York magazineexposé detailed accounts from multiple women accusing Gaiman of abuse, some involving non-consensual acts during his time in New York and New Zealand.
The exposé features the accounts of Scarlett Pavlovich, a woman who met Gaiman when she was a 22-year-old drama student.
Over time, Pavlovich formed a close but complex relationship with Palmer, assisting her with tasks and feeling drawn to her community while struggling financially and emotionally, according to the magazine.
Like Harvey Weinstein, Gaiman faces accusations not only of assaults on women but also of employing NDAs
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In November 2020, Pavlovich experienced a poignant sense of belonging at Palmer’s home, which filled a void in her life.
After dinner and awkward conversation, Gaiman suggested Pavlovich take a bath in the garden’s clawfoot tub to pass the time, a suggestion she reluctantly accepted, as per the outlet.
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While she bathed, Gaiman unexpectedly joined her naked, lit candles, and engaged in small talk before encouraging her to relax and “not ruin the moment,” stroking her feet despite her visible discomfort.
Pavlovich subsequently alleged that Gaiman subjected her to non-consensual sexual acts, ignored her protests, and made disturbing remarks during atraumatic encounter.
Over 80 women accused Weinstein of sexual harassment, assault, and rape
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After the alleged incident with the author, Pavlovich sought solace at Palmer’s vacant house, spending hours processing her distress and searching online for “#Metoo” accounts related to Gaiman but found only minor controversies.
Gaiman’s groundbreaking DC comic seriesThe Sandmanhas since raised eyebrows.
Moreover, the allegations echo unsettling parallels with the series’ story of Richard Madoc, a writer who exploits his muse.
This comes amid the publication of aNew York magazineexposé detailed accounts from multiple women accusing Gaiman of abuse
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Gaiman has denied the allegations, calling previous claims consensual, while ongoingNDAsand communication with accusers have reportedly complicated the situation.
Despite stepping back from show-running projects likeGood Omens, Gaiman has reportedly continued to work with Netflix and Amazon, which have yet to comment on the new accusations.
“Same story, different perversions,” a reader commented
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