Gina Gershon is standing up for her director Woody Allen while promoting their new film Rifkin's Festival.The 59-year-old actress was joined by her co-star Wallace Shawn in a new interview with Chicago's WGNwhen she was asked about the controversy surrounding the 86-year-old filmmaker.Allegations recently re-surfaced that Allen sexually assaulted his adopted daughter Dylan when she was just seven years old, though Gershon was disappointed that the interviewer started their chat with the controversy.
Standing up:Gina Gershon is standing up for her director Woody Allen while promoting their new film Rifkin's Festival Allegations:Allegations recently re-surfaced that Allen sexually assaulted his adopted daughter Dylan when she was just seven years old, though Gershon was disappointed that the interviewer started their chat with the controversyWhen asked about the controversy, Gershon said, 'If they're against it, they just shouldn't,' adding she took the job because Allen, 'is a genius.''You know what, it serves no one to keep great artists from working, even the alleged victims, right?' Gina continued. 'And Woody Allen, you know, it makes me a little sad that that’s how you lead this whole talk, talking about that whole controversy instead of talking about what an incredible artist he is,' she added.
Serves:'You know what, it serves no one to keep great artists from working, even the alleged victims, right?' Gina continued Genius:When asked about the controversy, Gershon said, 'If they're against it, they just shouldn't,' adding she took the job because Allen, 'is a genius''For me as an actress, he’s been inspiring me ever since I can remember.
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