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Blake Lively’s former “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” castmates have rallied behind her, offering their unwavering support following her sexual harassment allegations against Justin Baldoni.
America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn shared their unity through a powerful Instagram statement on Sunday, declaring, “As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation.”
Blake Lively’s ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ co-stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel release a statement in her support:
“In support of our sister, Blake.” pic.twitter.com/1j7vMOzG8M
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 23, 2024
The trio expressed their dismay at recent events, stating, “Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding.”
Reflecting on their observations during the production of “It Ends with Us”, the actresses noted, “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.”
The three performers, who shared the screen with Lively in the beloved 2005 film, emphasized how even successful women face challenges when speaking up. They expressed being “struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment.”
Concluding their message, they stated: “We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others. For anyone seeking more information or engaging in this important conversation online, please read the full legal complaint in the investigative reporting by Megan Twohey, Mike McIntire, and Julie Tate for the New York Times.”
This show of support follows Lively’s recent legal action against Baldoni, her “It Ends With Us” co-star, alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory behavior. The former “Gossip Girl” star claims Baldoni made inappropriate sexual remarks during filming and orchestrated a smear campaign using a crisis PR specialist.
Amber Heard shows Blake Lively support amidst lawsuit against Justin Baldoni:
“Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying ‘A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on.’ I saw this firsthand and up close. It’s as horrifying as… pic.twitter.com/Zj40sUjQ05
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 23, 2024
According to legal documents, the situation necessitated an “all-hands” meeting, which included Lively’s spouse, Ryan Reynolds, to address the director’s conduct.
Following the allegations, WME, Baldoni’s talent agency, terminated their relationship with him on Saturday. Baldoni, who has previously discussed his “unhealthy” relationship with pornography, faces serious professional consequences.
Through his attorney Bryan Freedman, Baldoni contested the allegations, stating: “These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media.” Freedman further characterized the complaint as “another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ [Lively’s] negative reputation which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film.”
