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Geena Davis Exposes Bill Murray's Harassment in Memoir

2/16/2025

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In her memoir "Dying of Politeness," Geena Davis bravely shares her unsettling encounters with Bill Murray, revealing moments of sexual harassment and aggression during their work on "Tootsie" and "Quick Change." Her story sheds light on the toxic culture of silence in Hollywood, where countless women endure similar struggles, stifling their careers and voices.

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In her memoir "Dying of Politeness," Geena Davis bravely shares her unsettling encounters with Bill Murray, revealing moments of sexual harassment and aggression during their work on "Tootsie" and "Quick Change." Her story sheds light on the toxic culture of silence in Hollywood, where countless women endure similar struggles, stifling their careers and voices.