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Kate Winslet has admitted she has "bitter regrets" about some of the men she has worked with following sexual abuse allegations in Hollywood.
The Oscar-winning actress spoke out at the London Critics' Circle Film Awards, where she was given the Dilys Powell Award for excellence in film.
Her acceptance speech quickly turned to issues dominating the film industry.
A visibly emotional Winslet said: "It almost feels uncomfortable to receive an award at such a time, but being up here does give me the opportunity to say some things that matter to me.
"There are directors, producers and men of power, who have for decades been awarded and applauded for their highly regarded work, both within this industry and by movie-goers alike.
"Indeed many actors have had flourishing careers due in part to roles played in their films.
"The message we received for years was that it was the highest compliment to be offered roles by these men.
"As women around the world, and from all walks of life, marched last weekend, once again joining together to speak out against harassment, exploitation and abuse, I realised that I wouldn't be able to stand here this evening and keep to myself some bitter regrets that I have at poor decisions to work with individuals with whom I wish I had not.
"It has become clear to me that by not saying anything I might be adding to the anguish of many courageous women and men."
Winslet faced criticism for defending Woody Allen during the press tour for their latest film Wonder Wheel after she reportedly said he is "on some level a woman".
Allen's adopted daughter Dylan Farrow has publicly accused him of molesting her when she was seven - an allegation he vehemently denies.
Several actors who have worked with Allen have donated their earnings to sexual harassment and assault charities.
In her speech, Winslet said she hopes conversations in the wake of the MeToo and Time's Up movements continue to be about victims, rather than those who perpetrated the alleged crimes.
The Titanic star, who has also worked with disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, said: "There are those who can speak so powerfully for those that are not able to do so themselves.
"Let us please not make this about which people express public regret and those who chose not to, but instead keep the focus on the terrible, secret crimes of abuse against vulnerable children, girls, women, and indeed boys and men too."
She said she hoped "this moment in history paves the way for a transformed future for generation upon generation upon generation to come".
Winslet finished her speech by referring to a banner she had seen at one of the women's marches that took place across the world earlier this month.
(SKY NEWS)
