Jenny Slate Stands Firmly with Blake Lively Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Justin Baldoni

In a recent development, actress Jenny Slate has expressed her unwavering support for her co-star in the movie ‘It Ends With Us,’ Blake Lively. Lively has stirred up Hollywood with serious allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against the film’s director and co-star, Justin Baldoni.

Public Support for Blake Lively

Addressing her relationship with Lively, Slate stated, “As Blake Lively’s castmate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation.” This statement was released to Today.com on Monday.

Slate further added, “What has been revealed about the attack on Blake is terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening. I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side.”

In ‘It Ends With Us,’ Slate plays the role of Allysa, who is the sister of Baldoni’s character and is the sister-in-law of Lively’s character in the film.

Backing from Hollywood and Film Industry Giants

Slate is not alone in her support for Lively. A growing list of Hollywood A-listers, the movie’s studio Sony, and SAG-AFTRA are also backing Lively in her fight for justice.

Last week, Lively, who is also the star and producer of IEWU, filed a graphic complaint illustrated with text messages against Baldoni, his company Wayfarer Studios, co-founder James Heath, and others with California’s Civil Rights Department. Although not yet a formal lawsuit, Lively’s action is clearly a precursor to an official filing in the courts. Following the claims of sexual harassment, retaliation, and a social media campaign allegedly planned to tarnish Lively’s reputation, Baldoni was abruptly dropped from their shared agency WME on December 21, which also represents Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds.

Denial and Backlash

As the matter continues to escalate, Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s lawyer, denies any wrongdoing on his client’s part. However, the backlash against Baldoni, who publicly identifies as a feminist ally, is growing. He has seen an award rescinded by the Vital Voices Global Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and supporting women leaders. In addition, Liz Plank, his co-host on the ‘Man Enough’ podcast, announced her departure from the show in the wake of the serious allegations against Baldoni.

Conclusion

The Hollywood community and industry giants have joined forces to support Blake Lively in her fight against sexual harassment and retaliation allegations made against Justin Baldoni. As the matter continues to unfold, it is clear that the industry is taking a strong stand against such behavior, promising an intriguing development in the near future.

FAQs

Q: Who is Jenny Slate?
A: Jenny Slate is a popular actress known for her role as Allysa in the film ‘It Ends With Us.’

Q: What are the allegations Blake Lively has made?
A: Blake Lively has made allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against Justin Baldoni, the director and her co-star in the film ‘It Ends With Us.’

Q: Who is supporting Blake Lively in this matter?
A: A number of Hollywood A-listers, Sony (the studio behind ‘It Ends With Us’), and SAG-AFTRA have expressed their support for Blake Lively.

Q: What actions have been taken against Justin Baldoni?
A: Following the allegations, Baldoni was dropped by their mutual agency WME. He also had an award rescinded by the Vital Voices Global Partnership, and his ‘Man Enough’ podcast co-host quit.

Credit: deadline.com