Franco has yet to address Johansson’s speech directly: however, speaking through a lawyer, the actor has denied all the accusations against him, insisting that they are “not accurate”.

And, during a recent interview with Stephen Colbert, Franco added that, if his actions have unintentionally made someone feel uncomfortable or violated, he “will fix it”.

“I can’t live if there’s restitution to be made. If I’ve done something wrong, I will fix it. I have to. I don’t know what else to do.

“As far as the bigger issue of how we do it, I really don’t have the answers. I think the point of this whole thing is that we listen. I’m here to listen and learn and change my perspective where it’s off. I’m completely willing and want to.”

If you have experienced sexual harassment or assault, it’s not your fault and you are not alone. You can find practical advice about tackling harassment in the workplace by visiting the Citizen’s Advice Bureau website, or calling the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Equality Advisory and Support Service on 0808 800 0082.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, Victim Support and Rape Crisis provide support and resources. You can also call the RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre) national helpline on 0800 0288 022.

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Scarlett Johansson shames James Franco for alleged sexual misconduct in defiant speech