More than 200 accusers have come forward since the Los Angeles Times article, in which over 30 women alleged that director James Toback sexually harassed them, and movie star Julianne Moore has joined their ranks.

 

Toback purportedly used a specific routine to try to coerce women into sexual situations. Many of the accusers claim he would boast about the films he directed and name-drop, then offer them an audition in his hotel room.

 

Yesterday, the Academy Award-winning actress tweeted at Glenn Whipp, the Los Angeles Times writer who broke the story about Toback’s sexual misconduct.

 

“#JamesToback approached me in the 80's on Columbus Ave with the same language - wanted me to audition, come to his [apartment],” the mum-of-two tweeted.

 

The Crazy, Stupid Love star continued in another tweet, “I refused. One month later he did it again with the EXACT same language. I said don't u remember u did this before?”

 

 

 

Julianne also participated in the #BoycottTwitter movement earlier this month, to stand with the victims of sexual harassment and assault after the Harvey Weinstein scandal came to light.

 

The Kids Are All Right actress spoke out in support of the women speaking against Weinstein, tweeting on October 9, “Coming forward about sexual abuse and coercion is scary, and women have nothing to be gained personally by doing so.”

 

She followed up with, “But through their bravery we move forward as a culture, and I thank them. Stand with @AshleyJudd @rosemcgowan and others.”

 

Ashley Judd and Rose McGowan are two of more than 60 women who have now accused the Hollywood executive of sexual abuse.

 

In September, Julianne posted a picture of herself at the ‘Hand In Hand’ Hurricane Relief Telethon with actresses Lupita Nyong’o, who has since shared her own story of being harassed by Weinstein, and Uzo Aduba.

 

 

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Fans responded to Julianne’s tweets about Toback’s harassment with words of support.

 

“Thank you for speaking out,” one fan tweeted back.

 

Others even came forward with their own stories of Toback’s predatory behaviour.

 

“All told, Toback approached me on the street five times over the course of seven years, from 1984-1991,” one woman tweeted, “Each time his schtick got a little bit weaker. Oddly, final time he approached me, he seemed like a totally lost soul.”

 

Thank you, Julianne Moore, for your bravery.

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