William Shatner Criticizes #MeToo Movement, Calls it 'Hysterical'

William Shatner is calling out the #MeToo Movement.

The 87-year-old actor shared in a new interview with DailyMailTV that he feels as though the movement is taking things out of “context.”

“But if you look back at things that were written and said 20, 30 years ago, it’s a different context,” William shared. “And you’ve got to judge it by that context. Rape and pillage, absolutely not, those are crimes against humanity. But saying ‘would you make love with me?’ and the opposing party says yes or no, I can’t fathom what’s wrong with that.”

William continued: “It’s like saying would you have dinner, would you like to write a song with me, would you do an interview? I’m not insulted by you asking me to do an interview. Maybe it’s my mindset based on the years I’ve lived, but I’m trying to be fair and I don’t see the problem.”

He did praise #MeToo for exposing hidden harassment in the entertainment business, but criticized the “firebrands” who are leading the movement and said they need to let “business-like people” take over.

“I’ve got three daughters and I’m glad that they have more opportunity,” William said. “At the same time, it’s become hysterical. It’s a whole new culture. The whole business has changed. The whole man-woman relationship has changed to a severe degree.”

After the interview went live, William started getting criticized on social media and he refused to back down from his comments.

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