Idris Elba Says #MeToo Movement Is 'Only Difficult If You're A Man With Something To Hide'

Need another reason to love Idris Elba? Well, his latest comments on the #MeToo movement ought to do it. While some male celebrities have seriously put their foot in it when discussing the powerful campaign against sexual harassment and assault (*cough* Matt Damon) the Luther star nailed his take on the matter.

In an interview with the UK’s Sunday Times, the 46-year-old was asked if it was hard being a man in Hollywood since the movement started.

“It’s only difficult if you’re a man with something to hide,” Elba said.

Cue: collective swooning across 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
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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

In one short sentence, he shows he isn’t threatened by it, understands it, and supports women. Move to the head of the class, Idris, you just secured yourself as the next James Bond 😎
— Natalie (@NataRiety) December 17, 2018

The best way to not get called out for sexual abuse is to NOT sexually abuse anyone. @idriselba with the 🔥 https://t.co/IDK3dtBOJu #MeToo
— Reproductive Freedom for All (@reproforall) December 17, 2018

Why can’t more men exhibit this kind of confidence in themselves and their female contemporaries when it comes to this subject? If you carry yourself with dignity and class and treat others like this, non-sexual relationships can never be misconstrued. https://t.co/91prhmmV2j
— Anne Kemerling (@Anne_Kem) December 17, 2018

Sees Idris Elba trending in relation to #metoo
"Oh no…. Please not you….."
10 very tense seconds later
"OH THANK THE GODS"
— Dom Noble (@Dominic__Noble) December 17, 2018

Take notes, men.

Lauren Williamson

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