Blake Lively’s sister, Robyn Lively, has finally broken her silence on the ongoing legal battle between Blake and her It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni.
Robyn took to her Instagram story to express her support for her younger sister after Blake filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni.
Blake’s Allegations Against Baldoni
Blake Lively, 37, has made serious allegations against Baldoni, accusing him of hiring a crisis PR team to destroy her reputation after she and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, raised concerns about repeated sexual harassment and disturbing behavior on set.
Lively claims Baldoni, who also directed the film, made inappropriate sexual comments and showed explicit videos and images of women to cast and crew members.
This lawsuit comes amid tension that fans noticed between Lively and Baldoni while promoting the film.
Robyn Lively’s Solidarity
Robyn Lively, 52, stood firmly by her sister’s side, sharing her support on social media.
She posted excerpts from a New York Times article detailing the lawsuit and highlighted key statements, such as Blake’s early concerns about Baldoni’s behavior.
Robyn wrote, “FINALLY justice for my sister @BlakeLively,” and encouraged her followers to read the full article, circling Blake’s name with a heart.
Support from Author Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover, author of It Ends With Us, also showed her unwavering support for Blake.
Hoover praised Blake’s kindness, honesty, and patience, writing on Instagram, “Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt.”
The movie, based on Hoover’s bestselling book, follows Lily Bloom (played by Lively) as she navigates a complex relationship, including a troubled love story with Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni), set against the backdrop of domestic violence.
Lively’s Legal Action and Demands
Blake’s lawsuit includes a request for legal action to expose the tactics used to retaliate against those who speak out about misconduct.
She also made 30 demands to ensure a safe and respectful work environment on set.
Among these were requests to stop showing explicit material, discussing pornography addictions, or making inappropriate comments about sex and personal lives.
Additionally, Lively demanded that intimate scenes be supervised by a professional intimacy coordinator and that no further nude scenes be filmed without a clear and legally compliant agreement in place.
Tensions on Set and Pre-Production Demands
Before filming resumed after the 2023 writers’ strike, Lively raised her concerns in a meeting with Baldoni and the film’s producer, Jamey Heath.
Lively and Reynolds attended the meeting, where it was agreed that her 30 conditions would be met.
These conditions included specific rules regarding the portrayal of sexual content and personal boundaries, such as forbidding any conversations about the actors’ private lives or their previous experiences with consent.
Baldoni Responds to Allegations
Justin Baldoni’s legal team has denied the allegations, calling them false and misleading.
His attorney, Bryan Freedman, asserted that the crisis management strategies employed were standard procedures for handling the media and ensuring a smooth marketing campaign, not a retaliatory tactic.
He refuted the claims of sexual harassment, describing them as an attempt to rehash an old narrative with the intent to damage Baldoni’s reputation.
The Fallout and Industry Impact
The legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has caused shockwaves in Hollywood, especially given their roles in a film addressing sensitive issues like domestic violence.
As the legal battle continues, Lively’s brave stance against harassment and her fight for a safer work environment are starting to gain more attention, with fans and industry professionals rallying behind her.
As the case unfolds, it will likely have significant implications for how future film productions handle workplace conduct, particularly in intimate scenes.
This article was published on TDPel Media. Thanks for reading!
Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn