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Celebs React To Bill Cosby’s Sentencing

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Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison in September 2018, for drugging and assaulting a woman in 2004.

In the age of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, celebrities were quick to react to the news…

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Which celebrities publicly supported Cosby’s accusers and the #MeToo movement?

On September 25th, 2018, Bill Cosby, a once-revered entertainer, received a sentence of three to ten years in prison for sexual assault. The conviction and subsequent sentencing have sent shock waves through the entertainment industry, prompting celebrities to react and speak out publicly about the verdict and its implications.

Perhaps one of the most vocal critics of Cosby’s sentencing is fellow comedian and actor, Dave Chappelle. During a stand-up comedy routine, Chappelle criticized the #MeToo movement, suggesting that Cosby was singled out for prosecution because he is a black man. “I just don’t like the way they’re talking about him.” said Chappelle in his set, “They’ve done it to Michael [Jackson], they’ve done it to Prince, they do it to everybody black.” His comments sparked controversy and debate, with many criticizing Chappelle’s remarks as insensitive and tone-deaf.

Other celebrities, however, were less sympathetic towards Cosby’s situation. Comedian Ellen DeGeneres took to Twitter to express support for Cosby’s accusers, writing, “Just because you’re a TV legend doesn’t give you immunity from the law. I’m glad the victims finally got justice.” Actress and activist Rose McGowan, a vocal advocate for the #MeToo movement, also reacted to the verdict with a tweet declaring, “Cosby is going to jail. Good. #TimesUp”.

Meanwhile, Cosby’s wife, Camille, issued a statement condemning the verdict and accusing the judge of bias. Actress Phylicia Rashad, who played Cosby’s wife on “The Cosby Show”, similarly expressed her disappointment in the verdict, saying “Forget these women. What you’re seeing is the destruction of a legacy. And I think it’s orchestrated.”

Overall, the reactions to Cosby’s sentencing have been complex and varied, revealing a stark division in opinions and values within the entertainment industry. While some celebrities have expressed support for Cosby, his accusers, and the broader #MeToo movement, others have criticized the verdict, raising questions about the justice system and the role of race in criminal prosecution. Regardless of where one stands on the issue, however, Cosby’s conviction has undoubtedly sparked a much-needed conversation about consent, accountability, and the power dynamic between men and women in Hollywood.