Director Paul Feig has joined the refrain of voices talking up for “It Ends With Us” star Blake Lively following her sexual harassment criticism towards co-star Justin Baldoni.
Feig, who directed Lively in “A Simple Favor” and extra lately its sequel “A Simple Favor 2,” heaped reward on the actor and mentioned she “truly did not deserve” the alleged smear marketing campaign that Lively claims was orchestrated by Baldoni.
“I’ve now made two movies with Blake and all I can say is she’s one of the most professional, creative, collaborative, talented and kind people I’ve ever worked with,” Feig posted on X, linking to a New York Times article about Lively’s criticism. “She truly did not deserve any of this smear campaign against her. I think it’s awful she was put through this.”
“A Simple Favor 2” is ready to be launched subsequent 12 months.
Lively’s sister Robyn, who had a small half in “It Ends With Us” and is at present starring in “Lioness” alongside Zoe Saldana, additionally posted a supportive message about her youthful sibling. “She is one of the kindest, most honest and loving humans I know,” Robyn Lively posted on Instagram as a part of an extended message in regards to the allegations. “Blake isn’t a villain. She’s a mama bear to her core, a loving and supportive wife, a sister, a friend, and someone who worked her ass off on a film in abominable working conditions. You can certainly disagree with the marketing campaign if you want. Mistakes were made, but she isn’t the creative behind these decisions and shouldn’t shoulder the sole responsibility for them.”
The duo are the most recent to lend their voices to assist Lively. “It Ends With Us” writer Colleen Hoover, who was a producer on the movie, additionally shared her assist for the actor on Instagram, writing alongside {a photograph} of the duo hugging: “You have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met. Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt.”
And Lively’s former “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” castmembers — America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel — additionally launched a joint assertion, wherein they mentioned they “stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation.”
On Saturday it was revealed that Lively had lodged a prolonged criticism with the California Civil Rights Department wherein she claimed that Baldoni, who directed, produced and co-starred in “It Ends With Us,” had sexually harassed her whereas capturing the movie earlier than orchestrating a smear marketing campaign throughout its promotion.
A lawyer for Baldoni has denied the allegations, calling them “categorically false.” Following revelation of the criticism, the actor and director was dropped by company WME, which additionally represents Lively.