Winona Ryder Reveals Director Threatened Career Over Inappropriate Behavior

Winona Ryder recently disclosed in multiple interviews that early in her career, a director threatened to "destroy her life" after she reported his inappropriate behavior to the producers. The incident occurred during the filming of a movie when she was quite young, and the director confronted her on set with the threat just before a big scene, forcing her to continue acting despite the abuse. Ryder did not reveal the director's identity but mentioned that her brother, who was a production assistant on the film, was unaware of the incident. This experience is part of a broader pattern of harassment she faced in Hollywood, including being blacklisted by Harvey Weinstein's company Miramax until 2005. Ryder reflected on the pressures women face in the industry, particularly regarding aging and career shifts, and shared how she stood her ground despite setbacks, such as losing a role after starring in "Heathers." She also expressed a new awareness of the gravity of such incidents when recounting the story to her younger co-stars like Jenna Ortega. Ryder continues her career with upcoming projects including the final season of "Stranger Things."