Rebecca Romijn, known for her role as Mystique in the X-Men franchise, recently opened up about why she chose not to speak out about allegations of sexual misconduct against two X-Men directors, Bryan Singer and Brett Ratner. While other franchise stars like Halle Berry and Olivia Munn have publicly shared their experiences with Singer and Ratner respectively, Romijn had remained silent on the matter. In a recent interview with The Independent, she explained her reasons behind this decision.
Regarding Brett Ratner, Romijn stated that she was not happy working with him, but she acknowledged that he had faced consequences for his actions. Ratner faced allegations of sexual misconduct from six women, including Olivia Munn, in a 2017 Los Angeles Times story. He has consistently denied these claims. Romijn expressed that she didn’t feel the need to speak out since she believed that Ratner had already faced the consequences for his actions.
Romijn further elaborated that she had not spoken up about the #MeToo movement or her personal experiences because she felt that both directors had received what they deserved. While she didn’t provide specific details about her experiences with the directors, Romijn’s comments indicated that she felt justice had been served and therefore didn’t feel the need to publicly address the issue.
Each individual has their own reasons for choosing whether or not to speak out about their experiences with sexual misconduct. Romijn’s decision to remain silent may stem from her belief that the directors in question had already faced repercussions for their actions. It is important to respect and support survivors in their choice to share their stories or maintain their privacy as they navigate their personal experiences and healing process.