Jacqueline Bisset criticizes #MeToo movement, says she is ‘unsympathetic’ to many stories

Veteran actress Jacqueline Bisset has expressed her skepticism toward the #MeToo movement, stating that she finds it difficult to sympathize with some of the stories shared by women. In an exclusive interview with Page Six, the 80-year-old actress argued that while men should be held accountable for their behavior, women must also take responsibility for their actions.

“I understand as an idea, it’s important that men behave, but I do really think it’s important that women behave, too,” Bisset said. She emphasized that clothing choices and personal conduct play a role in interactions, cautioning that women should be “very careful” about the signals they send.

Her remarks come in contrast to the wider impact of the #MeToo movement, which gained global momentum in 2017 following the revelations of sexual misconduct by Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The movement led to widespread allegations against several high-profile men in entertainment, media, and politics, bringing attention to workplace harassment and systemic abuse.

Bisset also suggested that women should assert themselves in uncomfortable situations. “You need to learn the word ‘no’ or the F-word or something, and you have to do it, and you can get through it without any problem,” she added.

Having moved from the UK to Hollywood in 1967, Bisset claimed she had never personally experienced sexual harassment in the industry. She attributed this to her determination to prevent such situations, stating that she was “completely devoted” to ensuring nothing inappropriate happened to her.

The actress, best known for films like The Deep, Murder on the Orient Express, and Day for Night, continues to work in the industry and recently starred in Loren & Rose. Bisset, who maintains an active lifestyle, credited her longevity to staying engaged in life and following a healthy diet.

Her remarks have drawn mixed reactions, with some supporting her call for personal responsibility, while others argue that it undermines the movement’s goal of exposing systemic abuse.