The sisterhood continues.
Actresses America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel released a joint statement on Sunday, standing in “solidarity” with their “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” co-star Blake Lively. did. He is also the co-star and director of her 2024 film It Ends with Us.
“As friends and sisters of Ms. Blake for more than 20 years, we stand in solidarity with her as she fights back against the campaign that has allegedly been waged to tarnish her reputation.” the women wrote.
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America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel released a joint statement in support of Blake Lively on Sunday. (Andrew Toth/Getty Images)
“During the filming of 'It Ends With Us,' we watched her bravely demand a safe workplace for herself and her co-workers on set, and we cannot give credit to her. I am appalled to read the evidence that there was a premeditated and vindictive effort to cause harm.'' Voice. “
“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” was released in 2005. Actresses Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel have maintained close relationships. (Blake Lively's Instagram)
According to the complaint, after an “all hands on deck” meeting with Lively, Baldoni, and some production staff, the actress asked them to take several steps to ensure a comfortable and safe space.
“We are appalled to read evidence that there was a deliberate and vengeful effort to discredit her voice.”
Justin Baldoni is being sued by Blake Lively for various charges including sexual harassment. (David Buchan/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images/Leah Tobey/Getty Images)
Below are just some of the terms agreed upon by all parties.
- “Prevent nude videos and images of women, including the producer's wife, from being shown on BL.” [Lively] and/or its employees. ”
- “I will not mention Mr. Baldoni or Mr. Baldoni any further.” [Jamey] Heath's previous “porn addiction” or lack of porn consumption towards BL and other crew members. ”
- “You no longer need to discuss your personal sexual experiences, including those with your spouse or others, with BL or its employees.”
- “Mr. Baldoni will not make any further inquiries to BL Trainer without her knowledge or consent to disclose her weight.”
- “An intimacy coordinator must be present at all times when BL is on set for scenes with Mr. Baldoni.”
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“What is most upsetting is the shameless use of domestic violence survivors' stories to silence women who sought safety. The hypocrisy is astonishing,” Ferrera and Tamblyn said. Bledel's statement continued. The film depicts an abusive relationship between Lively and Baldoni's characters. The film is based on Colleen Huber's 2016 novel.
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“We will face strong retaliation against women for daring to seek safe working conditions, even when they are strong, famous, and talented like our friend Blake.” We are shocked by the reality of what we can face. We are inspired by our sister's courage to stand up for herself and others. ”
The four women appeared at the world premiere of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 in New York City in July 2008. (Stephen Ravkin/Getty Images)
Representatives for Lively and Baldoni did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the statement.
The four women have maintained a strong friendship since “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” which premiered in 2005. The series is also based on the book of the same name and includes a sequel film released in 2008.
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Blake Lively, America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn were photographed in August 2008 to promote the film's sequel. (Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
As Fox News Digital previously reported, Lively accused Baldoni and his production company Wayfarer Studios (which produced It Ends with Us), as well as several individuals, of sexual harassment, negligence, and future financial liability. He has been charged with a series of crimes, including obstruction. Profit, intentional infliction of emotional distress, etc.
Ms. Lively's team has also filed a retaliation lawsuit, stating that Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios were accused of “sophisticated charges against Ms. Lively in retaliation for exercising her legally protected rights against misconduct on set.'' “We have launched a media and digital plan with additional objectives.'' He threatened her and others to keep her from disclosing publicly what had actually happened,” the filing states.
According to the lawsuit obtained by Fox News Digital, a hired crisis management team sent “scenario planning documents” to Baldoni, Heath and others, listing three possible scenarios that Lively and her team could use. , it showed how Baldoni's team would use it in reverse. If she chooses to “make her grievances public,” she will respond. Lively's lawyers allege in the filing that Melissa Nathan, a crisis communications manager hired by Baldoni, distributed the document on Aug. 2, 2024, “to advance a misleading counter-narrative.”
Blake Lively and Taylor Swift step out together. (Gotham/Getty Images)
One of the actions the team could take, as stated in the document, would be to “explore the weaponization of feminism and planting a narrative about how BL people behave.” [Lively]I like the circle! taylor swift, They are accused of using these tactics to “bully” to get what they want. ”
Brian Friedman, an attorney for Baldoni and Wayfarer, said: new york times“These claims are completely false, outrageous, and intentionally despicable aimed at publicly tarnishing and rehashing the media narrative.”
Friedman added that Wayfarer, its executives and public relations team “did not take any active action or retaliation” against Lively. Friedman claims that Lively's lawsuit is “another desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation.”
Representatives for Mr. Baldoni, including Mr. Friedman, did not respond to previous requests for comment from Fox News Digital.
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