As many anticipated, Blake Lively has finally addressed the rumors that surfaced during the filming and the later release of the movie 'It Ends With Us.' There have been considerable concerns and speculations regarding her strained relationship with Justin Baldoni, her co-star and the film's director. This was further highlighted recently when the actress lodged a complaint with the California Department of Civil Rights against Baldoni, accusing him of "sexual harassment" and intentionally orchestrating a plan to "damage her reputation."
Lively asserts in a legal complaint reported by The New York Times that she endured sexual harassment, numerous breaches of her personal boundaries, and a calculated scheme intended to tarnish her reputation. In addition, the actress holds Baldoni, her co-star and director in 'It Ends with Us,' accountable for his absence in hosting the Season 50 opener of “Saturday Night Live.”
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Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn voiced their support for Lively as she initiated a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni. In a powerful joint statement on Instagram, America, Amber, and Alexis united to stand in solidarity with the actress from 'It Ends With Us.'
“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the joint statement reads.
"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," it added. "Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding.”
The statement wraps up by urging readers to explore the complete legal complaint and delve into the detailed claims. It is singed by Ferrera, Tamblyn, and Bledel.