As I mentioned earlier, Morgan Freeman is being accused of sexual harassment by eight different women.
He has issued a statement. He doesn’t deny the allegations. He simply says he did not mean to intentionally hurt or offend anyone.
Well… the backlash has ALREADY begun.
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) is considering rescinding his lifetime achievement award.
Morgan Freeman’s huge honor from his peers from the Screen Actors Guild is now on the line … in the wake of sexual harassment allegations … TMZ has learned.
A rep for SAG tells us, “These are compelling and devastating allegations which are absolutely contrary to all the steps that we are taking to ensure a safe work environment for the professionals in this industry.”
Freeman was awarded SAG’s Life Achievement Award back in January but now says it’s reviewing what “corrective actions” might be appropriate.
SAG acknowledges Freeman has the right to due process, but says it’s “our starting point to believe the courageous voices who come forward to report incidents of harassment.”
As we reported … 8 women told CNN they were the victims of harassment or sexual misconduct by Freeman on several movie sets, and at media events connected to his movies.
Freeman has denied “intentionally” offending or making anyone feel uncomfortable.
Well… that escalated rather quickly.
Thoughts?