LOS ANGELES: Television talk show host James Corden is facing a backlash over jokes he made about Harvey Weinstein.
Corden made a string of quips about Weinstein and the sexual misconduct allegations against him during a Hollywood charity event Friday. Corden joked about Weinstein in a bathtub and said âheâll settle for whatever potted plant is closest.â
Italian actress Asia Argento, one of his Weinsteinâs accusers, chided Corden on Sunday on Twitter, saying âshame on this pig.â
Rose McGowan, another Weinstein accuser, tweeted that Cordenâs jokes show âEXACTLY what kind of HOLLYWOOD you really are.â
The host of âThe Late Late Showâ responded that he intended to shame Weinstein and called Weinsteinâs behavior âinexcusable.â Corden tweeted, âTo be clear, sexual assault is no laughing matter.â
but to shame him, the abuser, not his victims. I am truly sorry for anyone offended, that was never my intention. (2/2)
â James Corden (@JKCorden)