Aziz Ansari, the comic actor who won the Golden Globe for best actor in a television series, has been accused of sexual misconduct by "Grace," a 23-year-old photographer based in Brooklyn, during a date the two went in September. In a statement, Ansari essentially agreed with the woman's account of the evening, ending his note by stating that he "continues to support the movement that is happening in our culture. It is necessary and long overdue."
"In September of last year, I met a woman at a party. We exchanged numbers. We texted back and forth and eventually went on a date. We went out to dinner, and afterwards we ended up engaging in sexual activity, which by all indications was completely consensual. The next day, I got a text from her saying that although “it may have seemed okay,” upon further reflection, she felt uncomfortable. It was true that everything did seem okay to me, so when I heard that it was not the case for her, I was surprised and concerned. I took her words to heart and responded privately after taking the time to process what she had said. I continue to support the movement that is happening in our culture. It is necessary and long overdue,” wrote Ansari.
