In a striking revelation that underscored the persistent issues of harassment in the entertainment industry, actress Kate Beckinsale took to Instagram to share her personal stories of mistreatment on film sets. This eye-opening account comes in the wake of Blake Lively's recent sexual harassment complaint against her "It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni, reinforcing that these issues are far from resolved in Hollywood.

Beckinsale recounted a distressing experience from a particular film set where she faced hostility after calling out a male co-star for his disruptive behavior linked to alcohol. "I was labeled as 'that cunt' simply because I demanded professionalism on set while the crew and I waited six hours for him to learn his lines," she stated. The impact of this neglect was not only professional; it kept her away from her daughter for the duration of the movie.

Amid her struggles, Beckinsale also spoke candidly about the severe physical demands placed on her during production. “I was placed on such a strict diet and exercise regimen that I lost my periods altogether,” she revealed, indicating the pressures many actresses face to conform to unrealistic body standards.

One of the most shocking anecdotes involved a male co-star who, during a staged fight scene, physically harmed her to the extent that she required medical attention. "There’s a certain kind of actor who thinks it’s permissible to harm a woman during a choreographed sequence," she explained, detailing how her claims of injury were met with ostracism from the cast, casting a shadow over her experience of being gaslit.

In an even more harrowing recollection, Beckinsale revealed that the day after suffering a miscarriage, she was coerced by a publicist into participating in a photoshoot she was not emotionally or physically prepared for. “I explained to her that I was bleeding from a miscarriage, yet her response was threatening me with a lawsuit if I didn’t comply,” she said, illustrating the harsh realities faced by many women in the industry.

Reflecting on her experiences, Beckinsale noted, “This is not an isolated incident; I have 47 million stories like this.” At just 18 years old, she had been inappropriately touched by someone she trusted, and when she sought help from peers, her claims were dismissed. “You’re made to feel like the problem if you dare to mention it," she added, emphasizing the rampant culture of silence and complicity that often shrouds abuses of power in Hollywood.

“This cannot be the norm. It’s essential that we create a space where women can speak up without fear of retribution,” Beckinsale concluded, commending Blake Lively for bravely shining a light on this ongoing issue.

These testimonies not only reveal the personal cost of Hollywood's toxic environment but also serve as a rallying cry for lasting change, urging the industry to confront these outdated norms and protect its women.

For those interested, the complete video of Beckinsale discussing these issues is available on her Instagram page.