--- title: Kate Winslet Gives Speech About Abusive Men in Power description: Kate Winslet apologized for working with filmmakers who have been accused of sexual abuse at the London Critics’ Circle Awards. canonical: https://time.com/5123639/kate-winslet-speech-london-critics-circle-film-awards/ author: Megan McCluskey article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2018-01-29T22:34:05.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-04-13T07:50:11.058Z og:title: Kate Winslet Says She Regrets Working With Abusive Men in Power og:description: She discussed abuse of power in a tearful speech og:url: https://time.com/5123639/kate-winslet-speech-london-critics-circle-film-awards/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Kate Winslet Says She Regrets Working With Abusive Men in Power twitter:description: She discussed abuse of power in a tearful speech twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Kate Winslet Says She Has 'Bitter Regrets' About Working With Abusive Men in Power in Tearful Speech > Sponsored content. 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Although the 42-year-old actor didn’t name any names, she spoke at length about the regret she feels over working with certain men in power in Hollywood. “There are directors, producers and men of power who have for decades been awarded and applauded for their highly regarded work by both this industry and moviegoers alike,” she [reportedly](http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42857038) said. “Indeed, many actors have had flourishing careers, due in part to roles played in their films. The message we received for years was that it was the highest compliment to be offered roles by these men. As women around the world and from all walks of life marched last weekend, once again joining together to speak out against harassment, exploitation and abuse, I realised that I wouldn’t be able to stand here this evening and keep to myself some bitter regrets that I have about poor decisions to work with individuals with whom I wish I had not.” Winslet went on to tearfully express her support for the many women and men who have come forward to tell their stories of alleged sexual misconduct. “It has become clear to me that by not saying anything, I might be adding to the anguish of many courageous women and men,” she said. “Sexual abuse is a crime. While it rests with the rule of law to pass judgement, it lies with all of us to listen to the smallest of voices and to never stop listening.” > [](https://twitter.com/Laura%5FKramer/status/957718601762566144) Winslet’s remarks come amidst a [surge of celebrities](http://time.com/5106106/woody-allen-dylan-farrow-actors/) speaking out against director Woody Allen, who was accused by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow of sexually assaulting her as a child more than 20 years ago. Winslet starred in Allen’s 2017 film _Wonder Wheel_. 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