Blake Lively's Sisterhood Costars Slam "Vindictive" Justin Baldoni

As a woman who has spent a considerable amount of my life navigating through the tumultuous world of Hollywood, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of empathy for Blake Lively. The allegations she has made against her co-star, Justin Baldoni, are troubling to say the least.

Blake Lively‘s Sisters have her back.

Following the actress’s public disclosure of a legal complaint against director and costar Justin Baldoni over allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, the three principal actors from the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants film series issued a collective statement, voicing their solidarity with her.

In their December 22nd Instagram post, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel stated, “For more than twenty years, we have been friends and sisters with Blake. Now, we stand by her side in solidarity as she bravely battles against the alleged smear campaign aimed at undermining her reputation.

During the production of It Ends with Us, she displayed bravery by demanding a secure work environment not just for herself but also for her colleagues. It’s shocking and disheartening to discover the calculated and vengeful actions taken to undermine her assertions.

Lively’s co-stars commented, finding it particularly disheartening that survivors’ accounts of domestic violence are being manipulated to discredit a woman seeking protection. The level of hypocrisy in this situation is truly staggering.

Blake Lively‘s Sisters have her back.

Following the revelation of the actress’s legal complaint against Justin Baldoni, her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star, over alleged sexual harassment and retaliation, the three main costars from the “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” movies issued a joint statement in solidarity with her.

Blake has been our friend and sister for more than twenty years,” stated America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel in their December 22 Instagram post. “We stand by her side in solidarity as she bravely battles the alleged campaign aimed at tarnishing her reputation.

During the production of It Ends with Us, she bravely advocated for a secure work environment for herself and her colleagues, only to discover a calculated and malicious attempt to undermine her claims.

It was stated by Lively’s colleagues that the most disheartening aspect is the shameless use of accounts from domestic violence survivors, not for empathy or justice, but to suppress a woman who sought protection. The level of hypocrisy in this situation is truly astonishing.

Via his legal representative, Baldoni has disputed the claims that Lively brought forth in her petition to the California Civil Rights Department, which TopMob News later acquired and The New York Times initially reported on December 21st.

In simpler terms, the actress claims that the director sexually harassed her during the making of their movie. She further states that when she voiced her complaints about him to the film’s management team, he responded by collaborating with a crisis management PR team in an attempt to tarnish her reputation.

It’s eye-opening to see that, despite being powerful and admired like Blake, a woman might encounter harsh backlash when advocating for a secure workplace. We’re impressed by her bravery in standing up not just for herself, but for others as well.

Besides Ferrera, Tamblyn, and Bledel, other well-known figures have voiced their support for Lively on social media following the public disclosure of her legal complaint. Notably, Amy Schumer and Colleen Hoover, the author of the novel that inspired “It Ends With Us,” have recently expressed their backing for the former Gossip Girl star as well.

Moreover, it was reported by The New York Times that talent agency WME has decided to end its professional relationship with Baldoni in light of Lively’s filing for divorce, as confirmed by executive Ari Emanuel. However, the agency continues to represent Lively as a client.

Besides Ferrera, Tamblyn, and Bledel, other well-known figures like Amy Schumer and Colleen Hoover have voiced their support for Lively on social media following her public legal complaint. Notably, Schumer and Hoover, who penned the novel upon which ‘It Ends With Us’ is based, have also recently posted messages in solidarity with the former ‘Gossip Girl’ star.

Moreover, it was reported by The New York Times that talent agency WME has decided to part ways with Baldoni as a client, following Lively’s filing for divorce. This information was confirmed by Ari Emanuel, an executive within the group. Notably, the group continues to represent the actress.

Baldoni’s legal representative has labeled Lively’s accusations in the lawsuit as “completely untrue” and “another last-ditch effort to improve her tarnished image, stemming primarily from her own words and conduct during the movie campaign.

Bryan Freedman, the attorney, stated that Wayfarer Studios chose to preemptively bring on a crisis manager before launching their movie’s promotional campaign, as a response to the supposed “pressure and threats” issued by Lively.

He noted that the carefully selected letters lack proof of any actions taken ahead of time with the media or otherwise. Instead, all that was found were plans made internally and private communications for strategy – this kind of activity is typical among public relations experts when it comes to strategic planning.

In a statement she made directly to The New York Times, Lively expressed her hope that her legal action would expose the hidden, harmful tactics used against individuals who speak out about wrongdoing, thereby safeguarding those potentially facing similar situations.

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Baldoni’s legal representative has labeled Lively’s claims in the lawsuit as “completely untrue” and “another last-ditch effort to improve a poor reputation stemming directly from Lively’s own words and deeds during her campaign for the movie.

Bryan Freedman, the attorney, stated that Wayfarer Studios chose to bring on a crisis manager in advance of their film’s promotional campaign, as a precautionary measure, given the reported “demands and threats” supposedly made by Lively.

He noted that the selectively shared communications lacked proof of any actions taken in advance with the media or elsewhere, beyond strategic internal discussions and private communication – a typical approach for PR professionals when it comes to planning.

In a statement released to The New York Times, Lively expressed her hope that her legal action would unveil the shady, retaliatory strategies aimed at silencing individuals who expose misconduct, thereby safeguarding others who might face similar targeting.

Read on to find out more about It Ends With Us…

2024-12-23 05:17

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