Bestselling author Colleen Hoover has expressed her support for Blake Lively, the actress who filed a lawsuit against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit alleges on-set sexual harassment and a smear campaign against Lively.
Hoover took to Instagram to share her support for Lively, saying “@blakelively, you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met.” She also praised Lively’s courage in speaking out about her experience.
The lawsuit reveals a toxic production environment, with Baldoni allegedly making demands, including that he refrain from discussing his past. The allegations also claim that Baldoni, along with his team, engaged in a social manipulation campaign to “destroy” Lively’s reputation.
Lively’s lawyer said the lawsuit aims to protect others who may be targeted by similar misconduct. Hoover’s statement of support for Lively comes after news of the actress’s allegations against Baldoni surfaced.
Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/it-ends-with-us-author-support-blake-lively-justin-baldoni-lawsuit-1235214915