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Michael Jai White admitted that during his early career in Hollywood, he was considered "new meat" and seduced by women executives. Although he denied being victimized, he detailed how he received invites to lunch and parties from established women in the industry who had ulterior motives. White mentioned realizing he was the person "zeroed in on" at many of these events. Comparing it to the experiences of other actors, he emphasized that this is a common occurrence in Hollywood, arguing its nature as an industry where power dynamics can often play out. White clarified that he saw these advances as attempts to establish friendships and was surprised to discover their true intention. The actor continues to distance himself from such encounters and focuses on his craft. He also acknowledged the industry-wide problem of unwanted advances, referencing Harvey Weinstein and other cases.
