By the numbers: What viewers think of the #MeToo celebrities
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The #MeToo movement has put a spotlight on the media and entertainment industry's treatment of women, but the fallout doesn't appear to have convinced a lot of viewers to boycott the entertainers who have been accused of misconduct.
Where it stands: A Morning Consult survey looked at 20 entertainers and asked whether the allegations against them would make people less likely to watch their work. Only two — Kevin Spacey and Louis C.K. — were significantly hurt by the allegations, with more people saying the allegations would affect their decision to watch (compared to those who said their decisions wouldn't be affected.)
By the numbers:
Kevin Spacey
- Accused of making sexual advances on an underage actor.
- 46% of people say the allegations would impact their decision to watch. 39% say the allegations make them less likely to watch.
Louis C.K.
- Accused of sexual misconduct.
- 38% of people say the allegations would impact their decision. 21% say they're less likely to watch.
Michael Douglas
- Accused of sexual harassment.
- 32% say the allegations would affect their decision. 18% say they're less likely to watch.
Andy Dick
- Accused of groping people's genitals.
- 30% say the allegations would affect their decision. 50% are less likely to watch.
Casey Affleck
- Sexual harassment lawsuits (settled out of court).
- 31% say the allegations would affect their decision. 32% are less likely to watch.
Sylvester Stallone
- Accused of sexual assault.
- 32% say the allegations would affect their decision. 25% are less likely to watch.
James Franco
- Accused of sexual misconduct.
- 36% say the allegations would affect their decision. 19% are less likely to watch.
Dustin Hoffman
- Accused of sexual misconduct.
- 36% say the allegations would affect their decision. 22% of viewers are less likely to watch.
Ben Affleck
- Accused of sexual harassment.
- 37% say the allegations would affect their decision. 25% of viewers are less likely to watch.
Jeremy Piven
- Accused of sexual misconduct.
- 31% say the allegations would affect their decision. 27% are less likely to watch.
Jeffrey Tambor
- Accused of sexual harassment.
- 33% say the allegations would affect their decision. 34% are less likely to watch.
T.J Miller
- Accused of sexual assault.
- 27% say the allegations would affect their decision. 29% are less likely to watch.
