Rosanna Arquette Refutes Harvey Weinstein's Prison Interview Claims

Actress says Weinstein's assertions about her and other accusers are false.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:36am

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Actress Rosanna Arquette has issued a statement refuting claims made by Harvey Weinstein in a recent prison interview, in which he suggested that Arquette and other women who accused him of sexual misconduct had "exaggerated" their accounts. Arquette firmly stated that the "assaults happened" and that her account has "never changed."

Why it matters

Weinstein's interview is seen as an attempt to cast doubt on the numerous allegations of sexual misconduct that led to his downfall and criminal conviction. Arquette's response helps maintain the credibility of the women who came forward and underscores the importance of believing and supporting survivors of sexual assault.

The details

In his interview, Weinstein claimed that Arquette, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Angelina Jolie had "exaggerated" their accusations against him. Arquette strongly rejected this, stating that she has "never exaggerated" her account of what happened. Weinstein is currently serving a prison sentence for sexual assault.

  • Weinstein's interview was published on March 13, 2026.
  • Arquette issued her response shortly after the interview was released.

The players

Rosanna Arquette

An actress who has alleged that Weinstein made unwanted romantic advances towards her in the 1990s, which she says negatively impacted her career.

Harvey Weinstein

A disgraced film producer who was convicted of sexual assault and is currently serving a prison sentence.

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What they’re saying

“Here are the facts: The assaults happened. The rapes happened.”

— Rosanna Arquette, Actress (The Wrap)

“If the camera's on, I'm just going to say Rosanna Arquette, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie — they just exaggerated. They wanted to be part of the club. And they destroyed me.”

— Harvey Weinstein (The Hollywood Reporter)

The takeaway

Weinstein's attempt to cast doubt on the credibility of his accusers is a concerning development, but Arquette's firm response helps maintain the integrity of the allegations against him and the broader movement to support survivors of sexual assault.