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Ray Winstone Recalls Confronting Director on Set
31 Aug
Summary
- Actor Ray Winstone stopped a director from groping an actress on set.
- Winstone intervened, stating 'Don't you dare do that' to the director.
- He noted that such incidents were 'dealt with' differently in the past.
Veteran actor Ray Winstone, 69, has shared an account of a past film set experience where he intervened to protect an actress. Winstone recounted confronting a director who was inappropriately touching a young actress during a scene. He told the director, "Don't you dare do that," accusing him of abusing his power and taking advantage of the actress.
Winstone, known for his tough-guy roles, indicated that such matters were often resolved directly on set in previous decades. He explained that "back in the day," issues with inappropriate behavior were frequently handled by the crew or himself, sometimes involving direct confrontation or a "slap" to ensure proper conduct.
He also drew parallels to his own upbringing and early career as a boxer, where a more direct approach to conflict resolution was common. Winstone's memoir, Young Winstone, details aspects of his youth, including school expulsions for fighting and learning to handle himself from his father.
