Comedian Hannah Berner Addresses Her NSFW Blake Lively Joke

As a woman who has navigated the treacherous waters of Hollywood, I can empathize with Blake Lively’s recent ordeal. It’s disheartening to see someone as talented, strong, and genuine as her being targeted by such malicious behavior. The audacity of someone attempting to tarnish another’s reputation in this manner is simply appalling.

Hannah Berner is hoping any controversy she kicked up ends with her explanation.

On December 27, Netflix aired their annual end-of-year special titled “Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year“. It didn’t take long for viewers to notice and criticize a NSFW joke made by Berner about actress Blake Lively, as it was seen as inappropriate given her recent accusations of sexual harassment against director Justin Baldoni, who worked on the film “It Ends With Us“.

In the beginning of her act, the comedian remarked that a certain controversial term had been popular this year. Appearing unperturbed, she quipped, “I don’t believe Blake Lively was all that terrible.

Later on, Berner switched to a popular issue, but not for long before the web was abuzz with requests for clarification.

Her joke was actually delivered prior to John Lively lodging his complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, which is essentially a prelude to a lawsuit, on December 20th. This led her to clarify the situation.

Berner shared on Instagram Stories that her jibe during the Netflix roast was taped prior to the announcement of the lawsuit against Blake. To make this perfectly plain, let me assure you that I’m a supporter of Blake, sending love his way.

Besides being a known fan of “Gossip Girl,” she can now be added to the expanding roster of celebrities expressing backing for Lively in recent days. (Berner is one of them.)

In her grievance towards Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and The Agency Group PR, the actress asserted that her director and co-star misbehaved inappropriately on set. Subsequently, when she expressed her worries about this to the studio, she claimed they orchestrated a defamatory campaign against her as retaliation.

Bryan Freedman, representing Baldoni, declared that the accusations made by Lively were entirely untrue, excessively scandalous, and deliberately sensationalized for the purpose of causing harm in public opinion and perpetuating a tabloid storyline.

The movie titled “It Ends With Us” hit the screens in August, surrounded by rumors regarding production-related problems between Baldoni and Lively. Some critics online expressed disapproval towards Lively’s statements on the film’s deeper topics, arguing that they didn’t align with the current zeitgeist.

However, public opinion has strongly shifted towards the actress following her disclosure of accusations against Baldoni.

In just a few days, talent agency WME terminated their relationship with him, and journalist Liz Plank, one of his co-hosts on The Man Enough Podcast, declared her departure from the program. Meanwhile, she refrained from naming names but was still grappling with “everything that has transpired.

Actors Brendan Sklenar and Jenny Slate, along with the book’s author Colleen Hoover and Lively, who produced the film, have all expressed their backing for Rachel Lively from “It Ends With Us.

Speaking as a castmate and friend of Blake Lively, I express my backing as she stands up against those accused of plotting and executing a smear campaign on her reputation. This statement was made to Today on December 23. Blake is a role model, a devoted friend, and a reliable source of emotional support for me and many others who are fortunate enough to know and care for her.

On December 21st, Hoover shared on his Instagram Story: “To @blakelively, you’ve been truthful, kind-hearted, encouraging, and patient since our first encounter. I appreciate you for being the genuine person that you are. Stay as you are, never change, never fade.

See all the stars who’ve shared a reaction to Lively’s allegations against Baldoni:

As an ardent fan, I can’t help but share my thoughts on a recent turn of events involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who worked together in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us.” After Blake filed a legal complaint against Justin, alleging sexual harassment during filming and subsequent smear tactics, Justin’s lawyer has since refuted these claims. In response to this situation, Colleen Hoover, the author of the original novel, extended a message of support to Blake.

On her Instagram Stories, Colleen expressed gratitude to Blake Lively by saying, “From the moment I met you, you’ve been sincere, caring, encouraging, and understanding. I appreciate you just as you are. Keep on being authentic, keep shining brightly.

Blake’s sister, fellow actress Robyn Lively, also weighed in.

Robyn asked everyone on Instagram (December 23) to fully read an article in The New York Times, which she referenced as the piece detailing Blake’s complaint with the California Civil Rights Department. This article exposes those responsible for the cruel and underhanded attempt to discredit her sister.

The actress who played Teen Witch subsequently pointed out that it additionally underscores the kind of treatment Blake is reported to have faced during the filming of It Ends With Us.

The director of Blake’s movie “A Simple Favor” also defended her, writing on December 22nd: “I’ve made two films with Blake and I can honestly say that she is one of the most dedicated, imaginative, cooperative, gifted, and compassionate individuals I have ever collaborated with. It’s truly unfair that she was subjected to this smear campaign. I find it appalling that she had to go through this.

On December 22nd, the comedian expressed her backing for the former Gossip Girl star on her Instagram Story by saying, “I stand with Blake.

Not long after Blake’s grievance became known, the creator of Goop posted a picture of Blake Brown’s hair company on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Now on my holiday wishlist.

Blake’s closest friends and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars composed a unified statement, shared on Instagram December 22nd, expressing their support for her as she confronts the alleged efforts aimed at damaging her reputation.

Bart Johnson publicly defended his sister-in-law passionately in the comment area of an Instagram post by the New York Times, which discussed a lawsuit they filed and their internal probe into the backstage chaos.

As a devoted admirer, I’ve always been attentive to behind-the-scenes happenings, especially during the filming of iconic productions like “High School Musical”. It turns out that complaints, which had been lodged earlier, were a part of the narrative. This information was recorded well before the public conflict erupted. The cast decided to unfollow him for a valid reason, one I urge you to explore in this article before jumping to conclusions. His PR team worked tirelessly, often employing questionable but highly effective tactics.

In a subsequent comment about Baldoni, he stated, “He’s nothing but a charlatan. He adopts the garb of a hero, complete with a man bun. His podcasts are filled with popular phrases and buzzwords. It’s all insincere. It’s just an act. And for years, people have been deceived by it. Watch his videos again with a discerning eye, and you’ll see him showering himself with false modesty and self-deprecation. What a show!

Shawn Levy, a regular partner of Ryan Reynolds, posted on his Instagram Stories about the New York Times probe into the defamation campaign. He captioned it, “I’m honored to consider Blake Lively as my friend.

Following the release of Lively’s filing, Amber Heard took a moment to ponder her personal ordeal of dealing with intense internet backlash during Johnny Depp’s defamation lawsuit against her.

In simpler terms, the actor who plays Aquaman stated to NBC News on December 23rd that social media mirrors the old adage “A lie can spread across the globe while the truth is still tying its shoes.” He personally witnessed this phenomenon, finding it both shocking and detrimental.

Brandon Sklenar, the actor who portrayed Blake’s romantic interest, Atlas Corrigan, in ‘It Ends With Us’, delivered a straightforward and supportive message.

Posting a screenshot of the former Gossip Girl actor’s extensive criticism against Baldoni on his Instagram Stories on December 23, he expressed, “Oh dear, please give this a read.” He also tagged her with a heart symbol.

Jenny Slate, the actress who portrayed Baldoni’s sister and was friends with Blake in the movie, expressed her views on the “troubling” accusations.

In a statement made on December 23rd to Today, my colleague and friend, Slate, expressed his backing as Blake Lively confronts those accused of attempting to tarnish her reputation. “Blake is a role model, reliable friend, and a source of emotional strength for me and many others who admire and care for her,” he added.

The former star of “Parks and Recreation” stated that the information disclosed about the attack on Blake is incredibly grim, unsettling, and entirely menacing. My friend shows immense courage in this situation, and I express my support for her by standing beside her.

In an Instagram Story post dated December 23rd, the co-star of Lively in the upcoming sequel to A Simple Favor expressed his affection for her and mentioned that he had empathized with her “suffering” while they were filming together earlier this year.

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2024-12-28 03:18