Broadway star Harvey Fierstein forced to clarify that no, he's not Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Fierstein is definitely NOT Harvey Weinstein but that hasn’t stopped people from giving him grief online.

Broadway actor and writer Harvey Fierstein has been forced to clarify that, no, he is not Harvey Weinstein, after a number of (rightly) outraged folks have been sending him angry messages via social media.

But really, folks – that’s not the right guy.

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“Harvey Weinstein is rumored to be in trouble & I am somehow getting flak as well!” said the 63-year-old actor via Twitter.

Harvey Fierstein is an American actor, playwright, and voice actor who has made a name for himself as Edna Turnblad in ‘Hairspray’ and even won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for the role. Movie fans will recognise him best from ‘Independence Day’ where he played Jeff Goldblum’s gravelly-voiced friend Marty “I gotta call my lawyer” Gilbert.

Harvey Weinstein on the other hand, is embroiled in a sexual assault scandal which has rocked Hollywood. Following a damning New York Times article which details decades of sexual harassment claims (from the likes of actresses Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd), a staggering number of actresses have since spoken out against him.

Clearly, the similarities are shocking.

Thankfully, the actor is taking it all in his stride but it’s probably time to stop shouting abuse at Harvey Fierstein.

Harvey Weinstein, on the other hand, is continuing to spiral downwards.

Following countless allegations, the NYPD and London Metropolitan Police have opened investigations into the 65-year-old film producer. He’s reportedly entered rehab, but both BAFTA and The Academy have already stripped him of membership.

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