Brandon Sklenar, who starred alongside Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in 'It Ends With Us', publicly voices support for Lively following her allegations against Baldoni.
- December 24, 2024
AceShowbiz - Brandon Sklenar has publicly expressed his support for his "It Ends with Us" co-star Blake Lively amidst her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. In a bold move, Sklenar, 34, shared a New York Times article detailing Lively's allegations via his Instagram Story on Monday, December 23, urging his followers to "For the Love of God Read This." He tagged Lively in the post, accompanied by a single red heart emoji.
Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, accusing him of harassment and orchestrating a "social manipulation" campaign to tarnish her reputation. These serious charges have led to significant fallout for Baldoni, including being dropped from his talent agency. His attorney Bryan Freedman has denied the allegations, calling them "completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious."
Despite the ongoing drama, Sklenar seems determined to put the controversy behind him. He expressed his perspective in an August Instagram post where he defended Lively and the women involved in the film. "Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about. It is, in fact, the opposite of the point," he wrote.
Sklenar emphasized the dedication and responsibility felt by everyone involved in the making of the film. "This movie is a harsh reality check for the men who need to get their s**t together and take responsibility for themselves and their actions," he added. He hopes that the movie's message will not be overshadowed by the controversy.
The 34-year-old actor celebrated the holidays with friends, including Miles Teller, Keleigh Teller and Chace Crawford, a day before showing his support for Lively. Keleigh, who is close friends with both Lively and Taylor Swift, shared snapshots from their festive gatherings on social media.
As the drama unfolds, it's clear that the separation of camps-"team Blake" and "team Justin"-set a tense stage behind the scenes. Sources have revealed that this creative struggle significantly impacted the atmosphere on set, leading to a breakdown in communication between Lively and Baldoni.
