Harvey Weinstein is trying to “soften his image” by trying to hire a female lawyer, according to The New York Post.
“People around Harvey are saying he’s desperately trying to hire a ‘skirt’—their term—for the team as he feels it will soften his image,” an insider told the publication.
There are already three female lawyers representing Weinstein, but he he demands there be more ladies. However, he “does not want to pay premium fees,” instead, Weinstein tells these female candidates that representing him will be a career boost.
“His arguments to women lawyers are like the ones he used on young actresses who felt underpaid: It will be good for your career to be on my team for the notoriety and fame,” according to The Post.
I know you’ve been craving for more Weinstein stories, so I thought I’d share this latest tidbit of information concerning his ongoing saga.