November 18, 2017
Actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck says he knew that Hollywood
producer Harvey Weinstein, who is in the midst of a sexual misconduct scandal,
was sleazy.
"I knew (Weinstein) was sleazy and kind of a bully, but
unfortunately, that wasn't that uncommon," Affleck said on the "Today" show on
Friday, reports variety.com.
He explained that, as a 24-year-old newcomer
to Hollywood who "had never made a movie", he did not understand how the
business worked and what behaviour was deemed acceptable.
Affleck shared
his first Academy Award win with actor Matt Damon for their "Good Will Hunting"
screenplay.
In addition to his breakout film "Good Will Hunting", Affleck
collaborated with Weinstein on several other movies, including "Shakespeare in
Love", which starred his former girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow - one of the many
women who have accused Weinstein of sexual harassment.
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