Linda Evangelista is standing behind a group of women who are accusing her ex-husband of rape. Speaking with The Guardian, the 55-year-old supermodel praised the “courage and strength” of four women who’ve come forward to claim they were sexually assaulted by Gérald Marie, her husband from 1987 until 1993. “During my relationship with Gérald Marie, I knew nothing of these sexual allegations against him, so I was unable to help these women,” said Evangelista of her ex, one of the most powerful men in the fashion industry during his 25 years as president of the European division of Elite Model Management. “Hearing them now, and based on my own experiences, I believe that they are telling the truth,” Evangelista said. “It breaks my heart
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