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Hire Survivors Hollywood® is working to end career retaliation against survivors of sexual violence.

Founded by actor, writer, filmmaker, and Weinstein Survivor Sarah Ann Masse, Hire Survivors Hollywood ™ is working to end career retaliation against survivors of sexual violence in the entertainment industry by encouraging those in positions of power to pledge to Hire Survivors and Silence Breakers. We are creating a pipeline to create opportunities for survivors- both above and below the line- to find work in an industry that has both overtly and covertly retaliated against them for the harm their abusers have caused. Please visit our website to take our pledge, download our toolkit, and take actionable steps to create a safer, more equitable industry for all.

11/04/2026

CW: Sexual assault, child sexual abuse, r**e

After five years of attempts, Gérald Marie, former head of Elite Model Management France, has finally been formally served in survivor Carré Otis’s New York civil lawsuit.

Carré Otis is a former supermodel, author, and survivor advocate who has spoken openly about exploitation and eating disorders in the fashion industry. She has dedicated herself to advocating for survivor rights, eating disorder recovery, and stronger industry protections, including serving on the board of the Model Alliance.

The Model Alliance, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting models from abuse and exploitation in the fashion industry, has been instrumental in amplifying Carré Otis’s fight for justice.

On October 15, journalist Carly Reilly personally served Marie in Ibiza, allowing the case to move forward. Otis was r**ed by Marie when she was a minor. He now has until November 5 to respond or file a motion.

Today, and always, we stand with Carré Otis, , and with all survivors and Silence Breakers.

11/02/2026

CW: Sexual assault, r**e

Happy Sunday to the Community! Every Sunday, we highlight survivors and Silence Breakers and the important work they’re doing.

Today, we’re celebrating Shira Scott Astrof ()!

Shira Scott Astrof is an actress, writer, activist, and survivor. In 2015, serial ra**st Matthew Werner used a false identity on a dating app to gain her trust before physically and sexually assaulting her in her Los Angeles apartment. She spent eleven years fighting for justice.

Shira is the president and founder of , a nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and finds loving homes for animals in need. The organization takes on difficult cases, provides animals with necessary medical care, and created a hospice program to give senior shelter dogs comfort, safety, and love.

Currently, Shira is continuing her fight for survivor justice. Her story was featured in ABC7’s three-part investigative series “Defiance,” which examined her case and the systemic barriers survivors face while seeking accountability.

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Thank you, Shira, for all the good you do.

10/21/2026

October 18-24 is Invisible Disabilities Week, a time to raise awareness of physical, mental, and neurological conditions that aren’t always visible to others.

For many survivors of sexual abuse, the lasting impacts of trauma can include PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and so many other invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses that affect their daily lives.

Survivors should never have to prove their pain or justify their experiences to be believed. Just because something isn’t visible, doesn’t mean it isn’t real.

This week and every week, we honor and respect all those who live with invisible disabilities and will continue to fight for inclusion, equity, and access for all disabled folks.

Visit InvisibleDisabilities.org to learn more and get involved!

10/17/2026

CW: Misogyny, racism, anti 2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric

Shane Gillis used his recent Saturday Night Live monologue to call women at the gym “whores” because of what they wear.

SNL fired Gillis in 2019 after podcast clips resurfaced in which he used racist and anti-gay slurs. Since then, the show has repeatedly welcomed him back as a host. SNL needs to stop hiring him.

SNL chose to air those r**e-culture-fueling jokes. That choice is always deeply problematic and harmful to survivors , and is especially previous at a time when survivors and advocates continue demanding accountability for sexual violence in fraternities and on college campuses.

Misogyny is not harmless comedy. When a major platform turns degrading women into a punchline, it helps normalize the attitudes that fuel r**e culture. Women deserve to move through the world without being shamed, objectified, or blamed for what they wear.

Gillis is not the only example of SNL choosing to platform people with a history of misogyny, racism, anti 2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric and more. SNL famously had both Donald Trump and Elon Musk as hosts and they are far from the only additional examples.

Aziz Ansari, who appeared on the show as Kash Patel this year, was accused in 2018 of pressuring and coercing a woman into sexual activity. Dave Chappelle, whose comedy has targeted transgender people, victim blamed, and propped up r**e culture, hosted SNL as recently as last year.

The people who run SNL can choose who gets a national platform. They need to choose better.

10/09/2026

CW: Sexual assault, r**e, r**e culture

In our earlier post about Hollywood speaking out after the r**e at Cornell, we’re sharing more from the USA TODAY article by .

Hire Survivors Hollywood founder Sarah Ann Masse said she is grateful to see members of Hollywood publicly condemn sexual violence. But celebrity posts should be the beginning of that response, not its endpoint.

Public outrage can bring attention to sexual violence. The test is what follows: sustained support for survivors, accountability from institutions, and action to change the conditions that allow r**e culture to persist.

To support our mission to protect survivors, and create a safer world, please make a tax-deductible donation at HireSurvivorsHollywood.org/donate.

Read the full story by for at our link in bio.

10/06/2026

CW: Sexual assault, drugging, r**e, multiple perpetrator r**e, bystander inaction, complicity, systemic violence, r**e culture

A former Cornell University student’s civil lawsuit describes being r**ed at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024, when seven fraternity members drugged her and sexually assaulted her over several hours.

The lawsuit also cites a fraternity Snapchat group message inviting others to participate. Cornell’s wildly inappropriate response has drawn attention after the university allowed the men to address their conduct through written essays, a response that not only falls far short of meaningful accountability, but is deeply disrespectful to the survivor. Amongst a public outcry, Hollywood voices have joined the call for change.

When people with large platforms speak out about sexual violence, they can help challenge harmful myths, encourage others to speak up, and remind survivors that they are not alone.

In a recent USA TODAY article about why that attention matters, Hire Survivors Hollywood founder Sarah Ann Masse emphasized that speaking up should not fall solely to survivors, and that this attention must lead to action:

“It cannot, it must not, solely be on the shoulders of survivors to put their necks on the line to advocate for transformative change.”

“What happened at Cornell is horrific, but it is not an aberration. This is common, this is standard, and that is what should truly horrify us all and launch us into action.”

We call on all of those in positions of power to - not just speak out - but act in support of survivors and engage in transformative action to put and end to r**e culture and sexual violence. Public support matters, and it must be followed by meaningful change.

Read the full story by in at our link in story.

09/29/2026

CW: Sexual violence, discrimination, anti 2SLGBTQIA+ legislation, anti survivor legislation

The Trump administration has formally reinstated its 2020 Title IX rule, removing the Biden-era regulations that recognized discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity under Title IX and strengthened protections for students.

The rollback also restores a narrower definition of sexual harassment and limits how schools must respond. This decision leaves survivors with fewer ways to seek support and accountability, while 2SLGBTQIA+ students face fewer protections against discrimination.

The administration made the change without giving students, families, educators, or the public an opportunity to comment.

EVERYONE deserves to be safe at school. Survivors deserve to be believed, and 2SLGBTQIA+ students deserve equal protection.

Please contact your representatives (call (202) 224-3121 or visit the house.gov representative finder, visit senate.gov), the U.S. Department of Education, and the Office for Civil Rights, and let them know that this attack on Title IX is unacceptable.

09/28/2026

CW: Domestic violence, physical abuse, emotional abuse

Happy Sunday to the Community! Every Sunday, we highlight survivors and Silence Breakers and the important work they’re doing.

Today, we’re celebrating Paige DeSorbo ()!

Paige DeSorbo is a television personality, podcaster, entrepreneur, and survivor. Paige has spoken about experiencing physical and emotional abuse in a relationship when she was 19 years old.

Paige uses her platform to raise awareness about the barriers survivors face when leaving abusive homes, including concerns about the safety of their pets. She supports the Purple Leash Project, an initiative from Purina and RedRover that helps domestic violence shelters welcome survivors and their animals together.

Recently, Paige received Variety’s 2026 Courage Award in recognition of her decision to break her silence. She also cohosts the .Squad podcast, leads her clothing brand , and is developing an upcoming Netflix comedy series with her Giggly Squad cohost Hannah Berner.

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Thank you, Paige, for all the good you do.

09/26/2026

CW: Sexual assault, survivor harassment, court

Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting Miriam “Mimi” Haley in 2006.

This sentence follows years of appeals and retrials. After Weinstein’s original New York conviction was overturned, Mimi was forced to testify again.

At his sentencing, she spoke about the harassment, humiliation, and public smears she has endured, describing the aftermath of his abuse as its own life sentence.

While this sentence represents some accountability, it cannot restore the years, safety, peace, health, and opportunities stolen from Mimi. No survivor should have to repeatedly relive their trauma to be believed, and no legal victory can erase her personal cost of pursuing justice.

Today, and always, we stand with Mimi, all of Weinstein’s survivors, and with survivors and Silence Breakers everywhere.

09/23/2026

CW: R**e, multiple perpetrator r**e, on campus sexual violence, institutional abuse, drugging, dehumanizing language

A 20-year-old Cornell University student, Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit against seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity after being drugged and being r**ed by multiple people (multiple perpetrator r**e sometimes referred to as “gang r**e”) at the fraternity house in October 2024.

The filing includes horrific details of sexual violence in which fraternity members pressured Jane Doe into taking ketamine before ra**ng her while she was unconscious. One of the men used a group Snapchat message to invite other fraternity members to participate in rpaung Jane Doe, writing “free p*ssy.”

According to the lawsuit, Cornell University concluded its investigation by allowing the men to address their conduct through written essays rather than facing any meaningful accountability.

Jane Doe is suing the seven fraternity members and Cornell University, seeking justice for the violence she endured and the university’s failure to protect her.

Universities must take sexual violence seriously, hold perpetrators accountable, and ensure survivors have access to resources, and pathways to justice without fear of retaliation.

Today, and always, we stand with Jane Doe and with all survivors and Silence Breakers.

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