British actor and director Noel Clarke said on Friday he would seek professional help to ‘change for the better’ after being accused by 20 women of sexual harassment and bullying.
Clarke, who starred in “Doctor Who” and created the film trilogy “Kidulthood”, “Adulthood” and “Brotherhood”, denies having done such a thing.
“Recent reports, however, have made it clear to me that some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend,” he said in a statement. “For those individuals, I feel sorry. I will seek professional help to educate myself and change for the better.”
Clarke, 45, made the statement a day after The Guardian published the text of the accusations made by 20 women for sexual behavior, inappropriate behavior, harassment, etc.
The Guardian also mentioned some of the women.
Noel Clarke (Photo: Getty Images)
Following the allegations, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts suspended Clarke’s membership and his award for outstanding contribution to cinema, given to him earlier this month. /Telegraph/
The allegations against Noel Clarke involve more than 20 women who worked with him on various projects within the film and television industry. While the identities of many accusers remain undisclosed to protect their privacy and safety, some individuals have come forward publicly to share their experiences.
Public Accusers:
- Jahannah James: An actress who worked with Clarke has recounted feeling uncomfortable due to inappropriate physical contact and remarks made by him.
- Gina Powell: A producer who collaborated with Clarke alleged experiences of power abuse and controlling behavior during their professional relationship.
Nature of Allegations:
The accusations describe instances of:
- Unwanted physical contact.
- Sharing or demanding explicit content.
- Creating a work environment that was unsafe and unprofessional.
These accounts were documented and corroborated through an extensive investigation conducted by The Guardian. For more details, refer to their original report
