The Untold Truth Of Natasha Henstridge

In 2017, Natasha Henstridge became one of six women to publicly accuse Brett Ratner of sexual assault and harassment. The actor told the Los Angeles Times that the incident occurred at his apartment in New York back in the 1990s shortly before she landed her star-making role in "Species." Henstridge had fallen asleep there surrounded

In 2017, Natasha Henstridge became one of six women to publicly accuse Brett Ratner of sexual assault and harassment. The actor told the Los Angeles Times that the incident occurred at his apartment in New York back in the 1990s shortly before she landed her star-making role in "Species." Henstridge had fallen asleep there surrounded by others but when she woke she found herself alone with the Hollywood producer who then allegedly assaulted her. Ratner's lawyer denied the accusation. 

Just a few weeks after the story broke, Henstridge appeared on "Megyn Kelly Today" where she expanded on her account of the night in question. "At first I thought he was just coming on strong, and trying to convince me that there was something between us, and that he was trying to be super convincing," she recalled. "That was my initial thought until I made more of an effort to sort of get out. That is when I realized he wasn't playing around anymore. He just got very aggressive."

Henstridge said she felt ashamed, dirty, and gross following the incident but recognizes that she had no say in the matter. The Canadian also addressed those who questioned her own culpability: "When you are afraid of someone, when you physically don't know what someone is capable of, when you are afraid of them, you don't know what they are capable of doing, and therefore you submit. And I submitted. I did submit." 

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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