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Now in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar-winning actress explained her decision to make her account public.

That was just what I felt I needed to do, quite viscerally.
I needed to get it out.
Nyongo said she wrote a draft alone over several days, and then let her mother read it.
I had to talk to her about it because it was something that we hadnt talked about.
She was really moved and very supportive.
When Nyongos essay was published, Weinsteindeniedthe allegations, saying he had a different recollection of their encounters.