India, May 20 -- Ex-Hollywood actress Jessica Mann, testifying against producer Harvey Weinstein in a sex crimes retrial, described she navigated a complex relationship with the 73-year-old man despite physical abuse that descended into rape.

Mann (39), also a cosmetologist and hairstylist, said the met Weinstein at a party in late 2012 and follow-up with more meetings that alternated between professional talk and pushing boundaries.

Weinstein took interest in her ambitions but also placed several demands that pushed the limits of physical boundaries. The ex-actress said he reluctantly agreed to the accused's request for a massage, and was also invited her to an Oscars bash which she attended in her high-school prom dress.

Mann said sh...