Julia Ormond Receives $5.75 Million Payout from Disney in Harvey Weinstein Settlement

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Film and TV actress Julia Ormond has received a significant payout from Disney and its subsidiary Miramax in a settlement related to Harvey Weinstein's alleged misconduct. The actress, 60, met Weinstein for dinner in 1995 to discuss plans for a film about aviation pioneer Beryl Markham. However, the meeting took a dark turn when Weinstein allegedly subjected Ormond to an extended sexual ordeal. Disney and Miramax secretly settled with Ormond on March 31 this year, paying her $5.75 million in an out-of-court settlement.

Key Takeaways:

  • Julia Ormond received a $5.75 million payout from Disney and Miramax in a settlement related to Harvey Weinstein's alleged misconduct.
  • The actress alleges that Weinstein subjected her to an extended sexual ordeal in 1995 after a dinner meeting to discuss plans for a film about Beryl Markham.
  • Disney and Miramax sought to keep the settlement details secret, but paperwork filed with the court reveals the amount paid.
  • The settlement could have major implications for Disney, as it was effectively Weinstein's boss from 1993 until 2005.
  • If even half of the 80 women who've accused Weinstein of harassment, assault, and rape get settlements on a par with Ms. Ormond, Disney could be on the hook for $230 million.
  • The settlement may also impact CAA, as Ormond is still locked in a legal battle with the agency.
  • CAA boss Bryan Lourd denied knowing about Weinstein's reputation for sexual assault or that he'd ever sexually assaulted anyone prior to 2017.

Statistics:

  • $5.75 million: the amount paid to Julia Ormond in the settlement with Disney and Miramax.
  • $230 million: the estimated amount Disney could be on the hook for if half of the 80 women who have accused Weinstein of harassment, assault, and rape receive settlements on a par with Ms. Ormond.
  • $121 million: the amount paid by the estate of Jeffrey Epstein to victims.
  • $290 million: the amount paid by JP Morgan to individuals abused by Epstein.
  • $17 million: the payout agreed upon in 2020 from the liquidation of The Weinstein Company.

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