Actress Blake Lively has received a show of support from her co-stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel. The trio released a statement via Instagram in solidarity with Lively amidst her lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni.
Lively, who stars alongside Baldoni in the film “It Ends With Us,” alleges that he subjected her to sexual harassment and retaliation on set. She claims that her demands for a safe working environment were met with hostility and a coordinated effort to ruin her reputation during the film’s promotional campaign.
Ferrera, Tamblyn, and Bledel, who have known Lively for over 20 years, stand by their friend’s courage in speaking out against misconduct. They denounce the exploitation of domestic violence survivor stories to silence women who ask for safety and protection on set.
Lively’s lawsuit claims that Baldoni and his team used “social manipulation” to destroy her reputation. However, Baldoni’s lawyer has denied the allegations. Lively hopes that her legal action will bring attention to the tactics used to harm people who speak up about misconduct and protect others from similar experiences.
The actress’s co-stars have expressed admiration for her strength in standing up for herself and others. They encourage readers to read the full legal complaint detailed in The New York Times, highlighting the importance of a safe working environment on set.
Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/america-fererra-amber-tamblyn-alexis-bledel-support-blake-lively-justin-baldoni-suit-1235215342