Idris Elba earns wave of support following #MeToo comments

Cape Town - Idris Elba has been applauded for his support of the #MeToo movement, after insisting those with a clear conscience have nothing to fear.

When asked during an interview with The Sunday Times if it is difficult be a main in the entertainment industry in the Me Too era, Idris said: "It's only difficult if you're a man with something to hide."

Shonda Rhimes, Ava Duvernay and former Obama aide Valerie Jarret were among the women who applauded Idris' stance on social media. 

See? "Idris Elba On #MeToo Movement's Impact In Hollywood: 'It’s Only Difficult If You Are A Man With Something To Hide' - Essence" https://t.co/gnHOoObKyy

— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) December 16, 2018

Preach, brother. Preach. https://t.co/6x4717QY1h

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 17, 2018

Listen up, fellas, “It’s only difficult if you are a man with something to hide.” - ?@idriselba? about #MeToo.

https://t.co/gSPsDwprDy

— Valerie Jarrett (@ValerieJarrett) December 17, 2018