London, Jan 14 (PTI) Ashley Judd has praised James Francofor being accountable for his actions in the wake of sexualallegations that have surfaced against the actor.
The 49-year-old actor said it was "terrific" of "TheDisaster Artist" star to take up responsibility of hisactions.
"I think that what James said is terrific. And I thinkthat we've all behaved, at a certain level, unconsciously, anddone things that were insensitive, inappropriate, withoutnecessarily understanding that they were.
"I mean, we've all operated with a certain amount of tonedeafness, and I like the culpability, and we have to haverestorative justice," Judd said on BBC's HARDtalk.
The actor, who was one of the first women to openlyaccuse disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein of sexualharassment late last year, said it was important for bothwomen and men to make efforts in building a more inclusivesociety.
"This is about men and women being all together andhaving a more equitable and just workplace, home life, socialspaces. I mean, we know that when women are empowered in theworkplace and are in decision-making positions that workplaceshave better financial outcomes and there's less harassmentwhen there is more diversity," she added.
Franco now stands accused of sexual misconduct by fivewomen, which has overshadowed his recent Golden Globe andCritics Choice Awards wins.
The claims first surfaced when the actor won the GoldenGlobe for "The Disaster Artist", where like many other starsin Hollywood, he showed up wearing the 'Time's Up' pin.
In an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert",Franco had denied the allegations, saying he is someone whoalways takes responsibility for his actions.
"In my life, I pride myself in taking responsibility forthings that I've done... I can't live if there's restitutionto be made. If I've done something wrong, I will fix it. Ihave to," the actor had told Colbert. PTI RDSRDS.
This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.