The cast of the beloved Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants has reunited in spirit to support their longtime co-star and friend, Blake Lively. America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel released a powerful joint statement on social media, standing in solidarity with Lively following her allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni.
The statement highlights their unwavering support for Lively, with whom they’ve shared a deep bond for over two decades.
“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 begins. “Throughout the filming of It Ends With Us, 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. Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding.”
The co-stars also expressed their concern about the broader implications of Lively’s allegations:
“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,” the statement continues. “We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others.”
They encouraged the public to dive deeper into the issue by reading the full legal complaint and investigative reporting from The New York Times.
Justin Baldoni Responds
Justin Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, have denied the allegations. Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, called Lively’s complaint “shameful” and described the accusations as “categorically false.”
Colleen Hoover Voices Support
Blake Lively has also received public support from It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover. Hoover shared her thoughts on social media, expressing admiration for Lively:
“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,” Hoover wrote.
A Stand for Workplace Safety
This unfolding story underscores ongoing challenges in creating safe work environments in Hollywood. Blake Lively’s courage in speaking out, alongside the support of her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars and Colleen Hoover, is a testament to the power of solidarity in the face of adversity.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
