Actress Busy Philipps reveals she was raped at 14

Busy Philipps shared her story in a personal Instagram post. Photo / Instagram

Actress Busy Philipps has revealed she was raped at the age of 14.

The Freaks and Geeks star shared her experience in an Instagram post, using the message to support Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when they were teenagers.

Sharing a photo of her from high school, Philipps, 39, wrote: "This is me at 14. The age I was raped. It's taken me 25 years to say those words. I wrote about it in my book.

"I finally told my parents and sister about it four months ago. Today is the day we are silent no more. All of us. I'm scared to post this."

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#tbt This is me at 14. The age I was raped. It's taken me 25 years to say those words. I wrote about it in my book. I finally told my parents and sister about it 4 months ago. Today is the day we are silent no more. All of us. I'm scared to post this. I can't imagine what Dr. Ford is feeling right now.

A post shared by Busy Philipps (@busyphilipps) on Sep 27, 2018 at 8:52am PDT

"I can't imagine what Dr Ford is feeling right now," she finished, referencing Dr. Ford's testimonial.

Philipps is releasing her memoir, This Will Only Hurt a Little, on October 23.

Busy Phillipps (right) with Michelle Williams at the Oscars in 2017. Photo / Getty Images

A number of other stars have spoken out in support of Ford, including Alyssa Milano, who attended the hearing.

I believe Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. pic.twitter.com/vkJ1NYU6pt

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 27, 2018

Ellen DeGeneres, Kumail Nanjiani and Natalie Portman are among others who shared their support for Ford.

Dr. Ford, I am in awe of your bravery.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 27, 2018

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Thank you, Dr. Ford. For your bravery, your selflessness and your strength. Illustration by @merylrowin. #BelieveSurvivors

A post shared by Natalie Portman (@natalieportman) on Sep 27, 2018 at 3:23pm PDT

Dear Women of the United States, please run for office. Watching #DrChristineBlaseyFord testimony today was depressing. I can't anymore with these fools.

— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) September 27, 2018