Sienna Miller said her past relationship with Jude Law protected her from possible sexual harassment from convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein.
The American-English actress, 40, told The Guardian on Saturday: “I was Jude’s girlfriend and that was probably a protection.”
The GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra actress noted that Law “was a huge actor for Harvey,” appearing in films the disgraced producer endorsed, such as The Talented Mr. Ripley and Cold Mountain.
The Latest: Sienna Miller, 40, said her past relationship with Jude Law saved her from possible harassment from convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein, 70. She was snapped in London earlier this month
Miller, who was on and off with Law from 2003 to 2011, starred as Edie Sedgwick in the 2006 Weinstein-backed drama Factory Girl.
“I called Harvey ‘Pops’ from day one, which certainly helped,” Miller said, noting the non-sexual connotations of the moniker.
Miller, who plays Sophie Whitehouse in the new Netflix miniseries Anatomy of a Scandal, told the outlet Weinstein once berated her for her active social life when she was not on set.
“I was rehearsing with Steve Buscemi one day and Harvey called and asked me to come to his office,” Miller told the outlet. ‘I said, “I’m in rehearsal.” And he cried, “Now!” and sent a car.
Weinstein (pictured in 2020) is currently serving a 23-year sentence in connection with his conviction of first-degree criminal sex offense and third-degree rape in February 2020
Miller said Weinstein once berated her about her social life
“He sat me in his office and said, ‘You don’t fucking go out anymore, you don’t party anymore, rah rah rah. I had a lot of fun but managed to get to work on time. And he stood over me while I sat in a chair with trembling lips and then he slammed the door and I burst into tears.’
The Golden Globe-nominated actress said Weinstein then came back into the room and told her, “It’s because I’m f***ing proud of you,” and slammed the door a second time when he was gone.
Miller said she viewed the incident as a rite of passage, adding, “You weren’t really privy to it until Weinstein made you cry.”
She continued, “I imagined Hollywood producers were like that. I really felt that he had given me the greatest validation. I was so thankful. Actually, I wasn’t afraid of him.
Miller was on and off with Jude Law from 2003 to 2011. The pair were caught in May 2010
“And I wasn’t aware that he was raping people. He asked to meet me at a hotel and I brought the other producers and it was harmless. I’ve never been suggested for a job by anyone.’
Weinstein is currently serving a 23-year sentence related to his February 2020 conviction of first-degree criminal sex offense and third-degree rape.
The Oscar winner’s downfall began in the fall of 2017 after allegations of sexual harassment, abuse and rape were leveled at him in articles in The New York Times and The New Yorker.
Weinstein was subsequently accused of sexual harassment and misconduct by more than 90 women, including actresses such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Rose McGowan, Mira Sorvino, Ashley Judd, Annabella Sciorra and Uma Thurman.