Blake Lively, known for her roles in movies like “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” has received public support from her former co-stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel. The actresses, who starred together in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” films, released a joint statement backing Lively after she made accusations of sexual harassment against her director Justin Baldoni from the set of “It Ends With Us.” Lively also alleged a smear campaign intended to damage her reputation.
The statement from Ferrera, Tamblyn, and Bledel, shared on social media, emphasized their two-decade-long friendship with Lively and their unwavering support. “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 statement read. They further highlighted witnessing Lively’s efforts to ensure a safe working environment during the filming of “It Ends With Us.” The co-stars expressed their dismay at the alleged “premeditated and vindictive effort” to discredit Lively and condemned the exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence her concerns about safety on set.
America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, and Blake Lively in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movies, showcasing their long-lasting friendship and bond.
The “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” actresses underscored the significance of their support, stating, “We are 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.” They praised Lively’s courage and directed those seeking further information to the legal complaint detailed in investigative reporting by The New York Times.
Lively, Ferrera, Tamblyn, and Bledel’s bond originated from the 2005 film “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and its sequel in 2008. Their close friendship has been well-documented over the years, exemplified by their public reunion last year to support Ferrera’s Oscar nomination for “Barbie.” This history of genuine camaraderie adds weight to their current statement of solidarity with Blake Lively in this challenging situation.
Public statement of support for Blake Lively from America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel, highlighting their roles as the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants cast.
The complaint filed by Lively against Baldoni includes details of alleged retaliatory plans involving Baldoni and his team. These plans, communicated through text messages and emails, reportedly aimed to counter any potential public disclosure of Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct. The legal document describes these actions as a “sophisticated press and digital plan” intended to punish Lively for speaking out and to discourage others from sharing similar experiences.
In response to Lively’s complaint, Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s lawyer, issued a statement dismissing the accusations as “shameful” and “categorically false.” Despite this denial, Lively has also received public backing from Colleen Hoover, the author of “It Ends With Us.” Hoover expressed gratitude and support for Lively’s character and professionalism since the beginning of their collaboration. The united front presented by Lively’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” co-stars and Hoover underscores the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing conversation surrounding workplace safety in the entertainment industry.
