Pamela Anderson is standing by her controversial comments about Harvey Weinstein's victims, despite the backlash against her.
Speaking in an interview with Megyn Kelly on The Today Show on the topic of sexual harassment earlier this week, Anderson said she wasn't surprised at the Harvey Weinstein fallout, but added that some of his victims should have suspected what was going to happen.
"It was common knowledge that certain producers or certain people in Hollywood are people to avoid, privately," the actress said.
"You know what you're getting into if you're going into a hotel room alone."
She continued to add that protecting yourself in Hollywood is all about common sense.
"Don't go into a hotel room alone," she said. "If someone answers the door in a bathrobe, leave. This is things that are common sense, but I know Hollywood is very seductive and the people want to be famous.
"Sometimes you think you are going to be safe with an adult in a room."
But despite receiving criticism for her comments and being accused of victim blaming, Pamela later turned to Instagram to stress that she stands by what she said and welcomes the backlash against her.
"Somebody had to say this," she wrote. "Please don't worry. Refer people to my blog and long standing commitment to defending the vulnerable. We have the power to be safe and free by using common sense.
"Backlash is good. I like this. My position is not 'problematic' because I doesn't fall in line with the common herd or trend. I'm trying to tell women as a survivor of childhood abuse myself - It is important to be proactive as an adult who knows better - in defending themselves.
"Don't get in cars with strangers #rideresponsibly. Don't go to Hotel rooms alone for an audition. Women are powerful and smart and we can use all our charms in more positive ways. I think it's very smart to be proactive. And I stand by what I say."
During her Today Show interview, Pamela also detailed her own experience with Weinstein, calling the movie producer "intimidating".
Weinstein has been publicly accused of sexual misconduct by several high profile actresses, including Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rose McGowan, Lupita Nyong'o and more.
He has denied any allegations of non-consensual sex "unequivocally" and claimed that many of the accusations against him are "patently false".
Rape Crisis England and Wales works towards the elimination of sexual violence. If you've been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland's helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673.
