As the shockwaves of HBO’s Leaving Neverland and the accusations pitted against Michael Jackson continue to divide, Barbara Streisand has voiced her very controversial opinion.
According to E! News, Barbra Streisand gave a new interview and explained that she wasn’t surprised by the accusations and that she feels for both Wade Robson and James Safechuck, but that they weren’t actually hurt, so they should be alright.
Streisand offered her thoughts to the Evening Standard, saying that what Safechuck and Robson endured was “too painful.” She followed that sentiment with sympathy for Jackson, saying that he had needs and that he couldn’t really help himself because of past trauma or genetics.
“His sexual needs were his sexual needs, coming from whatever childhood he has or whatever DNA he has. You can say ‘molested,’ but those children, as you heard say [the adult Robson and Safechuck], they were thrilled to be there,” Streisand said. “They both married and they both have children, so it didn’t kill them.”Dan Reed, the director of Leaving Neverland, voiced his frustration with Streisand, saying it was almost unbelievable that she would say what she did.
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Dan Reed, the director of Leaving Neverland, voiced his frustration with Streisand, saying it was almost unbelievable that she would say what she did.
In a statement obtained by People, the actress later addressed her remarks. “To be crystal clear, there is no situation or circumstance where it is OK for the innocence of children to be taken advantage of by anyone,” she said. “The stories these two young men shared were painful to hear, and I feel nothing but sympathy for them.”
Twitter followed Reed’s lead.
