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Lively was sued It all ends with us Director and co-star Baldoni filed a lawsuit on Friday, December 20, for sexual harassment. us weeklythis gossip Girl Alumni detailed a series of accusations claiming Baldoni was inappropriate on the film set. (TMZ and new york times First report on the litigation content.
while shooting It all ends with usBaldoni allegedly humiliated Lively on the set of Lively, which was released last August, and tried to insert a sex scene into the film. Lively claims in the lawsuit that she raised concerns about Baldoni before the film was completed. She further claims that Baldoni has since attempted to “destroy” her reputation in the public eye by launching a campaign of “social manipulation” against her.
Bardoni’s lawyer Brian Friedmanclaimed in a statement us Lively filed the lawsuit to “correct her negative reputation” and “retell the story” of what happened on the film set. He further denied the “outrageous” claims, calling them “completely false” and “deliberately obscene”.
Months after a reported feud between “Be With Us” costars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, she’s suing him for sexual harassment. In the lawsuit, which was filed on Friday, December 20 and obtained by Us Weekly after reports from TMZ and The New York Times, Lively accuses Baldoni of launching a […]
Lively responded to the lawsuit in a statement new york times.
“I hope my legal action helps lift the lid on these sinister retaliation tactics designed to harm those who dare speak out about wrongdoing and help protect others who may be targeted,” she wrote.
Keep scrolling to see which stars have publicly supported Lively:
Gwyneth Paltrow
Shortly after Lively’s complaint made headlines, Paltrow offered a subtle show of support for Lively by sharing the actress’s Blake Brown hair care products via Instagram Stories. “Just adding to my Christmas wish list,” she wrote on December 20.
Colleen Hoover
this It all ends with us The book’s author is the first high-profile person to publicly support Lively.
“Blake Lively has been honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met,” she shared in a Dec. 21 Instagram Story post. “Thank you for being who you are. Never change. Never wither.
A day later, Hoover spoke out again, retweeting a statement shared by Lively’s ex Sisterhood of Traveling Pants co-stars and lengthy titles. Lively thanked Hoover by “liking” the Instagram post.
Robin Lively
The actress called for justice for her sister in a Dec. 21 Instagram post, noting that fans new york times The article details each of the allegations against Baldoni.
Bart Johnson
Lively’s brother-in-law (and Robin’s husband) took to Instagram to support her.
“Her complaint was made during filming. On the record. Long before the public conflict. There’s a reason the actors unfollowed him,” Johnson wrote in the comments new york times December 21 Instagram post. “Please read this article before complaining [sic] ignorance.
Johnson acknowledged “mistakes were made” along the way, then praised Lively for working diligently on movies and launching various businesses while raising their four children with her husband. Ryan Reynolds. (He also praised Baldoni’s “vulgar, disgusting but very effective” PR strategy.)
“But yeah, let’s post from the couch how much we hate it when she makes a mistake,” Johnson continued. “That makes sense. I mean, she was rude in these interviews that were magically replayed. I saw it. None of us were ever wrong or mean. Never. We owe it to those few of bad moments and ignore decades of good times. I’m glad I don’t carry a microscope with me every day of my life.
this high school musical In a second statement shared via X on December 23, the alumnus also called Baldoni a “liar.”
“He donned the hero’s ‘costume,’ man bun and all,” Johnson wrote, referring to Baldoni’s “Man Enough” podcast. “Using all the popular buzzwords and catchphrases in his podcast.”
Johnson continued: “None of this is true. It’s all theater. Everybody has fallen for it. Over the years. Rewatch his videos with a more critical eye and see the way he praises and praises himself with fake humility and self-deprecation. What a wonderful show.
Cast of “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”
America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel Starred in two films with Lively Sisterhood of Traveling Pants Movie. They expressed their support in a joint social media statement posted on December 22.
“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over two decades, we stand with her in solidarity and push back against reported efforts to damage her reputation,” the trio shared. “On ‘Stand With Us’ Throughout filming, we watched her find the courage to demand a safe workplace for herself and her colleagues on set, and we were horrified to see evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort to discredit her voice.
The actresses continued: “What is most disturbing is the unabashed use of a domestic violence survivor’s story to silence a woman seeking safety. The level of hypocrisy is staggering. The reality that shocks us is, Even if a woman is as strong, famous, and resourceful as our friend Blake, she may face forceful retaliation for daring to demand a safe work environment.
Ferreira, Tamblyn and Bledel said they were “inspired” by Lively’s courage. They concluded their statement by encouraging fans to read Lively’s full complaint, published in The New York Times.
Amy Schumer
The comedian expressed his support for Lively via Instagram Stories.
“I believe Blake,” she wrote on December 22.
Justin Baldoni seems to have nothing but positive things to say about his This Is Us costar Blake Lively as reports of an on-set feud continue to circulate online. The show is officially set to hit theaters in August 2024, and Bardoni, who directs and stars alongside Lively, has nothing but praise for his on-screen partner. “Black […]
Amber Heard
After Baldoni hired the same crisis communications team as his Johnny Depp In legal battle with Hurd, Neptune The actress addressed Lively’s lawsuit in a statement to NBC News on Dec. 23.
“Social media is absolutely the embodiment of the classic adage, ‘A lie has traveled halfway around the world before the truth can take the stage.’ I’ve seen this firsthand, up close and personal,” she wrote . “It’s scary and devastating.”
Heard was referring to her past relationship and subsequent legal trial against ex-husband Depp. (Depp won a defamation lawsuit against Heard in 2022 and was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.)
Brandon Sklennar
Sklennar starred alongside Baldoni and Lively It all ends with usplaying the role of Atlas. The actor shared new york times On December 23, an article detailing Lively’s lawsuit was posted via Instagram.
“For the love of God, please read this,” he wrote, linking to Lively’s full complaint. He also tagged the actress and added a red heart emoji.
Michel Morrone
“Making videos like this is usually not my thing, but I thought it was time to stand up for someone I really love, and that person is Blake,” the Italian actor shared in a Dec. 23 Instagram video. ·Blake Lively. a simple favor 2. We had made this incredible film together and I felt something was wrong and I felt pain.
Moroney said she and Lively “had the opportunity to talk” while working together. He noted that he was “really tired” of seeing “cruel and terrible comments” about Lively.
Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images It Ends With Us Sony Pictures Studios and SAG-AFTRA have released a statement supporting Blake Lively, who accused her co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. “We have previously expressed our support for Blake and our support for her […]
“Blake, I love you so much,” the actor continued. “Hang on, we’ll meet soon. Love you.
Jenny Slater
Slate also appears in It all ends with us He issued a statement to Today.com on December 23, announcing his support for Lively.
“As Blake Lively’s partner and friend, I support her as she takes action against those who reportedly planned and carried out attacks on her reputation,” Slater’s statement read. “Blake was a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and the many who knew and loved her.”
The comedian added: “What was revealed in Blake’s attack was dark, disturbing and downright threatening. I commend my friend, I admire her bravery and I stand with her.
