Blake Lively’s former co-stars rally behind her amid harassment allegations
- Blake Lively’s co-stars have publicly supported her.
- The trio released a joint statement on Instagram.
- Lively had filed a complaint against Justin Baldonifor.
Blake Lively’s co-stars from the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants—America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel—have publicly supported her amidst allegations of harassment against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni.
The trio released a joint statement on Instagram, declaring, “As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation.”
The statement continued, “Throughout the filming of It Ends With Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice.” They further condemned the use of domestic violence survivors’ stories, calling it “astounding hypocrisy.”
Lively’s complaint, filed with California Civil Rights authorities, accuses Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios of launching a “sophisticated, coordinated, and well-financed retaliation plan” after she raised concerns about on-set harassment. The alleged plan included planting false narratives online and amplifying Baldoni’s credibility while damaging hers.
Her demands, outlined after a tense meeting, included the banning of inappropriate content on set, limits on discussions about personal matters, and the presence of an intimacy coordinator during certain scenes. Despite the controversy, It Ends With Us, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestseller, debuted to a strong $50 million opening.
Baldoni’s legal team has called the allegations “completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious,” countering that crisis managers were hired to address Lively’s “demands and threats” during production.
The dispute has sparked significant public discussion, with Lively’s co-stars expressing admiration for her courage in standing up for workplace safety.
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