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Hollywood is Busty Lifeguards (2010)in the midst of a sexual harassment maelstrom, the latest wave beginning with Thursday's exposure of years of allegations against Harvey Weinstein. Meryl Streep issued a statement to The Huffington PostMonday calling Weinstein's behavior "disgraceful" and the women who exposed him "heroes."

SEE ALSO: Harvey Weinstein's harassment was an open secret in Hollywood. He's far from alone.

Streep's full statement (available on HuffPo) speaks to the feelings of shock and betrayal she experienced as someone who has worked with Weinstein for many years. She called him "exasperating but respectful" of their working relationship, and emphasizes that she was unaware of his inappropriate behavior, and that "not everybody" knew, or the news would have come out sooner.

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Ultimately, Streep said, this is an abuse of power that can only be combated by vocal rejection of this type of behavior. With Weinstein terminated from his company and more men in power facing consequences, there's hopefully a solidarity building in the entertainment industry.

So get it together, Hollywood. Cause Meryl freaking Streep told you to.

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