Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik apologises for Weinstein comments

Mayim Bialik has apologised for suggesting "non-traditional" Hollywood women are "overlooked" by sexual harassers.

The actor wrote an essay for The New York Times last week titled "Being a Feminist in Harvey Weinstein's World".

The producer has been accused of rape and sexual assault but has denied claims of non-consensual relationships.

After a backlash on social media, Mayim Bialik tweeted to "say clearly and explicitly that I am very sorry".

The star had been accused by many online of implying that only attractive women get sexually harassed.

In the article last week she said: "Those of us in Hollywood who don't represent an impossible standard of beauty have the 'luxury' of being overlooked and, in many cases, ignored by men in power unless we can make them money."

As did this one.

Here's her apology in full.

"I am deeply, deeply hurt if [anyone] who has been assaulted thinks that in any way I was victim-blaming," she said in an interview soon afterwards.

"What you wear and how you behave does not provide any protection from assault, nor does the way you dress or act in any way make you responsible for being assaulted.

"You are never responsible for being assaulted."

Harvey Weinstein has recently resigned from his own company, with Game of Thrones actor Lena Headey, who plays Cersei Lannister, being one of the latest to accuse him of sexual harassment.

Mayim Bialik has chosen to respond to the criticism once more saying: "I applaud the bravery of the women who have come forward.

"I support these women as we seek out and demand accountability from the only ones responsible for assault and rape.

"I am motivated and driven to work hard to empower women.

"I am truly sorry for causing so much pain, and I hope you can all forgive me."

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