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The allegations against Gaiman raise significant issues regarding how audiences and the entertainment industry will react. The conversation circles back to familiar themes from the #MeToo movement about the degree to which audiences can separate the art from the artist. Will Gaiman's popularity wane like other figures accused of similar misconduct, or will he escape unscathed?
Famed author J.K. Rowling remarked on the subdued response from the literary community regarding Gaiman in comparison to the loud condemnation that accompanied the accusations against Harvey Weinstein. This discrepancy surfaces the broader debate about accountability and privilege, especially among influential figures in the industry.