Connery later changed his attitude in 2006 when he finally stated outright that hitting women is wrong – but by that time his earlier comments were already embedded in the public consciousness. For many his newfound stance came far too late, and did little to change public opinion.
Good movie star, bad human.
I'm glad that time and overwhelming public disdain convinced him to make a public statement that physically abusing women is bad.
I remember first seeing him in some Disney movie I saw as kid.
such great actor, RIP.