British singer Liam Payne spoke about a controversial part of a One Direction music video featuring the character of the infamous Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
One of the band’s most viewed music videos, The best music ever, featured band member Niall Horan rehearsing the character of the convicted rapist and producer.
Speaking of the song released in 2013, Payne admitted that he regrets adding Weinstein’s character.
During his Instagram Live with the director of the video, Ben Winston, it was confirmed that the character was indeed the fallen Hollywood big shot.
Winston said: “We couldn’t make that video today. We based a character on Harvey Weinstein. Listen, he was just a famous guy. “
“I know, I always think about it. Jesus Christ, ”added Payne.
For non-verses, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of a series of sexual crimes last year in February. He is currently serving his 23-year prison term at the Wende Correctional Center in Alden, New York.
