Thandie Newton, famous for her roles in “Line of Duty” and “Westworld,” has opened up about being sexually abused by a film director when she was only 16 years old.

Newton has been an advocate for speaking out about the sexual abuse and racism rampant in the entertainment industry, but she revealed in a recent interview with British Vogue that she was often told to keep silent about her own experiences.

Newton described how she was “derailed” from herself by the abuse she endured. She said that it was a moment where the “ghost of me changed” and that she was “traumatized” and “appalled” that a director had abused a young actress.

She expressed a sense of waiting for someone to take action about what was happening, especially to minors who were also being abused.

The sexual abuse that Newton experienced caused her to struggle with eating disorders.

She controlled her food intake as a coping mechanism and explained that she “punished” her body to try and find her heart.

In the interview, Newton also revealed that she is reclaiming her birth name, Melanie Thandiwe, which means “beloved” in Zulu.

She was mistakenly credited as “Thandie” in her debut film Flirting, and the name stuck.

Newton has decided to use her original name and be credited as “Thandiwe Newton” in all future on-screen credits and interviews.

Newton has been an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry.

She has been vocal about the lack of opportunities and representation for people of color, especially women.

She believes that diversity is essential to a vibrant and healthy industry.

Newton won an Emmy for her role in “Westworld,” where she played the character Maeve Millay, a sentient android who rebels against her human oppressors.

The show was praised for its complex themes and innovative storytelling.

Newton has been married to director Ol Parker since 1998, and they have three children together.

She has also been active in humanitarian causes and supports organizations like the V-Day movement, which aims to end violence against women and girls.

In her Oscar-winning role in “Crash,” Newton portrayed a woman who was sexually assaulted.

She described how she “burst into tears” while filming the scene and struggled to cope with the emotions that came up for her.

The experience was a reminder of the trauma she had experienced in her own life.

Newton is a powerful voice for change in the entertainment industry and beyond.

She has shown that it is possible to use her platform for good and speak out against injustice.

By sharing her own experiences, she has inspired others to do the same and work towards a better future.