Since Harvey Weinstein's criminal trial on charges of sexual assault began Jan. 6, hundreds of New Yorkers have sat in Judge James Burke's courtroom and been told they could potentially serve as jurors in Weinstein's case.

On Monday, a famous face was among the latest pool of potential jurors: Gigi Hadid.

Reporters covering the Weinstein case were initially instructed not to report Hadid's identity, as she could still be called for jury service, but were later granted permission to do so.

As usual, Burke asked the 120 or so potential jurors whether they know Weinstein, any of his lawyers, any defense attorneys or any of the people who are expected to be discussed in the case or called as witnesses.

Hadid told the judge that she has met Weinstein and has also met Salma Hayek, who says she was sexually harassed by Weinstein and called the former film producer "my monster."

Burke then asked Hadid, "Is there anything about having met them that makes you unable to be an impartial juror?”

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With its first film out of the gate, the Obamas' production company can now add "Oscar nominee" to its bio.

Netflix's Obama-backed American Factory earned a best documentary nomination for the 2020 Academy Awards on Monday. The nomination goes to the film's producers Steven Bognar, Julia Reichert and Jeff Reichert — a team that Michelle Obama quickly congratulated Monday.

"So thrilled that Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar, and all of the incredible people behind #AmericanFactory are nominated for the Best Documentary Oscar! We’re so proud of them and amazed by their talent for storytelling. See for yourself now on

@Netflix," she wrote on Twitter.

"Glad to see American Factory’s Oscar nod for Best Documentary," the former president added in response. "It’s the kind of story we don’t see often enough and it’s exactly what Michelle and I hope to achieve with Higher Ground. Congrats to the incredible filmmakers and entire team!"

American Factory is the first release from Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground production company. The film, about a Chinese entrepreneur billionaire coming to blue-collar America and offering jobs at a reopened Ohio automotive plant, serves as an examination of power. American Factory was produced with Participant Media and has received critical acclaim and awards recognition since its August 2019 release.

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