Anthony Bourdain is known as the strutting chef who kicked a drug habit, wrote a best-selling confessional Kitchen Confidential, and became an internationally recognized television star. But he is also known for his opinionated takes on other chefs, as well as the bad-boy image that his book enshrined in the minds of readers: the fast-talking, foul-mouthed guy who would take on all comers, eat all dishes, and pose with swords on the cover of his book.

Anthony Bourdain also lashed out at director Quentin Tarantino over his knowledge of the recent allegations of sexual assault against Harvey Weinstein. Anthony is currently dating actress and director Asia Argento, who is one of more than 60 women who have accused Weinstein of sexual assault, harassment or rape. Weinstein has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex.

Variety reports that Bourdain's mention of Tarantino came as he discussed a decision to turn down a lucrative deal that would involve merchandising and other profitable ventures - because he and his partners did not feel comfortable with the person offering the deal.

Rose McGowan, Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie and more actresses and members of the entertainment industry have recently come forward accusing producer Harvey Weinstein of rape and sexual assault.

Amid the many accusations, Weinstein was let go from his own company, and many people in Hollywood who worked with Weinstein in the past have come out supporting the women who have shared their stories about their interactions with Weinstein.

Seth MacFarlane, Meryl Streep, and Leonardo DiCaprio are just a few of the big names that have spoken out in condemnation of Weinstein and in support of the women who have come forward. Elle has compiled a full list of Harvey Weinstein's accusers.

On 18th October, comedian Jim Jefferies took himself to task for making ‘inappropriate [and] sexist’ jokes and creating an environment where women did not safe feel coming forward about their experiences. “Orange is the New Black” actor Matt McGorry opened up about how thinking of oneself as a ‘good man’ blinds men to their complicity in propping up a system where women face constant harassment.

In a conversation with Slate's Isaac Chotiner, Bourdain said, "There’s that. And I’m angry and I’ve seen it up close and I’ve been hearing first-hand from a lot of women. Also, I guess I’m looking back on my own life. I’m looking back on my own career and before, and for all these years women did not speak to me. I’ve been out of the restaurant business for 17, 18 years. I’m really not in the mix. Just the same: Other than one woman chef restauranteur friend from Canada, nobody has really been speaking to me about this until recently. I guess because of the Weinstein case I’m starting to hear personal stories from a lot of women."

Bourdain says he wants to do better — and to be a part of a systemic fix that allows women to thrive in the restaurant world without fear of harassment and abuse. He believes the culture of the industry is due for a major update.

Sources:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/harvey-weinstein-scandal-rape-sexual-assault-anthony-bourdain-quentin-tarantino-complicit-shame-a8026741.html
http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/anthony-bourdain-quentin-tarantino-harvey-weinstein-asia-argento-1202601674/
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/interrogation/2017/10/anthony_bourdain_on_weinstein_john_besh_and_meathead_restaurant_culture.html
http://www.wcvb.com/article/celebrities-are-speaking-out-against-harvey-weinstein/12919360