James Van Der Beek Latest to Come Forward With Groping Allegations

The ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star says he too has been victim of powerful men in Hollywood.

James Van Der Beek visits Build discussing the show 'What Would Diplo Do?' at Build Studio on August 3, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Mack/FilmMagic)

By Diana Crandall / October 12, 2017 11:22 am

Actor James Van Der Beek revealed on Twitter early Thursday that he was groped by powerful male executives and cornered in “inappropriate sexual conversations” when he was younger.

I’ve had my ass grabbed by older, powerful men, I’ve had them corner me in inappropriate sexual conversations when I was much younger…

— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) October 12, 2017

I understand the unwarranted shame, powerlessness & inability to blow the whistle. There’s a power dynamic that feels impossible to overcome

— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) October 12, 2017

What Weinstein is being accused of is criminal. What he’s admitted to is unacceptable – in any industry. I applaud everybody speaking out.

— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) October 12, 2017

Though he doesn’t name the specific executives, Van Der Beek joins actor and former football player Terry Crews in backing up women who have recently come forward detailing their experiences of sexual assault and harassment while working in the industry.