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I was silent after being groped to avoid fuss, says Joanna Page

I was silent after being groped to avoid fuss, says Joanna Page

Summary

Joanna Page, known for her role in "Gavin and Stacey," shared that she did not report being groped by a TV host due to fear of causing a fuss and the difficulty of obtaining acting jobs. She expressed concerns about ongoing harassment in the entertainment industry despite improvements like intimacy coordinators.

Key Facts

  • Joanna Page is an actress known for playing Stacey Shipman in "Gavin and Stacey."
  • She was groped by a TV host but chose not to report it to avoid making a scene.
  • A producer warned her beforehand that the TV host was known for being "handsy" with women.
  • Page mentioned the presence of intimacy coordinators as a positive change but still sees room for harassment in the industry.
  • She did not disclose the host's name for legal reasons.
  • Page recounted another incident with a director who entered her dressing room inappropriately.
  • She wrote her autobiography "Lush! My Story" in various unconventional locations.
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