Musician Liona Boyd says Weinstein reports echo memories of sexual harassment
TORONTO — Classical guitarist Liona Boyd says the mounting allegations of sexual harassment against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein have stirred up painful memories.
The five-time Juno Award winner says she encountered powerful entertainment leaders in the 1970s and 1980s who pressured her to trade sex for a chance at fame.
“I was in that position too many times,” Boyd recalled Wednesday after writing a social media post in support of the women who have spoken up against Weinstein.
“Thank goodness I was strong enough to say no, but I did lose all kinds of opportunities.”