Harvey Weinstein disputes Gwyneth Paltrow's account of their 1990s encounter from Rikers Island. Read the conflicting stories in new interview.
- March 15, 2026
AceShowbiz - Gwyneth Paltrow’s past experience with Harvey Weinstein has resurfaced following a recent interview with the disgraced producer, who is currently incarcerated at Rikers Island amidst ongoing legal battles.
In a conversation published by The Hollywood Reporter, Harvey Weinstein addressed his interaction with Gwyneth Paltrow from the 1990s, expressing frustration over her public recounting of the event. The incident took place early in Paltrow’s career after she was cast in the 1996 film Emma.
Gwyneth Paltrow has shared that Weinstein called her to a hotel suite and made her feel uncomfortable by suggesting massages and attempting to initiate physical contact, which she rejected. She recalled that the atmosphere became tense following her refusal.
In contrast, Harvey Weinstein described the encounter differently, saying, "I walked out of a nice meeting with her and said, 'How about a massage?' And she just went, 'No, I don't think so.' I got the message. I never put my hands on her."
The actress reportedly told her then-boyfriend Brad Pitt about the meeting, and according to both accounts, Pitt confronted Weinstein at a public event afterward.
Years later, during the 2017 investigations that brought widespread allegations against Weinstein to light, Paltrow spoke openly about the incident. Reflecting on this, Weinstein stated in the interview, "I won't forgive her for that."