Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of orchestrating a smear campaign against her after she alleged he sexually harassed her on the set of “It Ends With Us”. In a formal complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department on Friday, Lively detailed a series of alarming incidents. Baldoni’s legal team has denied the claims, labeling them “completely false.”
In the wake of these revelations, Lively has received an outpouring of support from her close friends, family, and industry peers. Celebrities, including Amber Heard and Colleen Hoover, have voiced their solidarity with the actress.
The cast of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Lively’s former co-stars, issued a joint statement on Sunday expressing their unwavering support. “We stand in solidarity with our sister, Blake,” they wrote. “It’s a stark reminder that even women who are strong, celebrated, and well-resourced, like our friend Blake, can face severe retaliation for demanding a safe workplace.”
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Amber Tamblyn, one of Lively’s co-stars, reposted the statement on her Instagram Story and added a personal note: “I was a confidant for my sister Blake during parts of this ordeal. I witnessed how deeply painful it was for her. I’m relieved this story is now being told with credible reporting and evidence. Please read the full article and the legal complaint.”
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Author and producer Colleen Hoover also expressed her support on social media, sharing a photo of herself embracing Lively along with a link to the Times article. She wrote: “@BlakeLively, you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive, and patient since the day we met. Thank you for being exactly who you are. Never change. Never wilt.”
Notable figures who have publicly expressed their solidarity with Lively include:
Amber Heard: The actress described the alleged smear campaign against Lively as “horrifying” and voiced her support.
Paul Feig: The director, who worked with Lively on “A Simple Favor,” expressed his belief in her accusations and offered his support.
Amy Schumer: The comedian publicly supported Lively, condemning the alleged actions against her.
Robyn Lively Blake Lively’s sister emphasized her integrity and professionalism, urging the public to understand the extent of the allegations.
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Shawn Levy: The director of “Deadpool & Wolverine” voiced his solidarity with Lively during this time.
Jenny Slate: The actress described the alleged attack on Lively as “terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening.”
Gwyneth Paltrow: The actress is among the Hollywood stars standing with Lively after the lawsuit.
Brandon Sklenar: The actor has also spoken out in support of Lively.
Alex Saks: The film producer has expressed support for Lively amid the allegations.
Liz Plank: The journalist announced her departure from the podcast “Man Enough,” which she previously co-hosted with Baldoni, in light of the allegations.
SAG-AFTRA: The Screen Actors Guild commended Lively’s courage and condemned any retaliatory actions against her.
Sony Pictures: The studio behind “It Ends With Us” expressed strong condemnation of any reputational attacks on Lively.
