Despite his previous support for Blake Lively, 'It Ends With Us' actor Brandon Sklenar now refuses to take sides in the explosive legal battle between the 'Gossip Girl' alum and Justin Baldoni.
- February 18, 2025
AceShowbiz - Brandon Sklenar has clarified his stance in the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, stating that his loyalty lies with the message of their film adaptation, "It Ends With Us."
During an appearance on "CBS Mornings", Sklenar emphasized the importance of focusing on the film's purpose and the issue of domestic violence it depicts. When prodded by host Gayle King whether he sided with Lively or Baldoni, he declared his neutral position, "I am team It Ends With Us."
The actor shared a personal connection to the film, claiming that a close individual in his life had endured similar challenges as Lily, Lively's character, making the project deeply significant to him.
When Lively first stepped forward with her accusations, Sklenar hinted at his support for Lively. He shared her complaint against Baldoni and added a red heart emoji while tagging her.
He also issued a statement defending Lively, "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."
Amid the public fallout, Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, returned to the red carpet for "SNL50: The Anniversary Special," subtly addressing the media frenzy in a Q&A segment with comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
