Time’s Up has its Oscars moment and touts diversity, inclusion and intersectionality

Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein — a perennial Oscars fixture — wasn’t at Sunday’s Academy Awards but his presence still loomed large.

Host Jimmy Kimmel ribbed the mogul and others sullied by harassment scandals in his opening monologue, and the ceremony was peppered with additional commentary on Time’s Up, diversity and more.

But the most explicit moment addressing the watershed moment came in the form of three Weinstein accusers — Ashley Judd, Anabella Sciorra and Salma Hayek — speaking to the effects ushered in by the producer’s downfall.

The women used the platform to reflect on the changing landscape (which was called into question when Kobe Bryant took home his first Oscar earlier that night) and highlight the academy’s strides toward inclusion and diversity.

“This year, many spoke their truth. The journey ahead is long, but slowly, a new path has emerged,” Sciorra said.

“The changes we’re witnessing are being driven by the powerful sound of new voices, of different voices, of our voices joining together in a mighty chorus that is finally saying time’s up,” Judd added.

The moment was remarkable because all three women were among the scores who brought allegations of sexual misconduct against Weinstein. The former Oscars fixture has kept a low profile since the game-changing reports led to his downfall.

Upon introducing a video package, the women told the audience to look forward to make sure that the next 90 years are filled with “equality, inclusion and intersectionality.”

Here are a few quotes from those featured in the video:

“Everyone is getting a voice to express something that’s been happening forever.” — Mira Sorvino, Oscar winner

“Some of our best work has come from turmoil… Get ready for more ‘Get Outs,’ ‘Black Panthers,’ ‘Wrinkle in Times’ — we’re here and we’re not going anywhere.” — Lee Daniels, two-time Oscar nominee

“Now, straight white dudes can watch movies starring me and relate to that… it’s not that hard! I’ve done it my whole life.” — Kumail Nanjiani, Oscar nominee

“When ‘Thelma and Louise’ came out, everyone said, ‘This changes everything,’ there will be so many more movies starring female characters. That didn’t happen, but this is now that moment.” — Geena Davis, Oscar winner

“There’s nothing to be scared of. It’s just equality.” — Sarah Silverman, comedian

“Seeing ‘Wonder Woman’ and seeing women cry, something clicked — I’ll say it. This is what white men feel all the time. I imagine it’s gonna be the same thing when people go see ‘Black Panther.’” — Barry Jenkins, Oscar winner

“Go make your movie. We need your movie. I need your movie. So go make it.” — Greta Gerwig, Oscar nominee

Times staff writer Amy Kaufman contributed to this report.