Blake Lively’s ‘Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants’ Co-Stars Show Support Following Suit Against Justin Baldoni: “The Hypocrisy Is Astounding”

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True to the bond showcased in their 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, America Ferrera, Amber Rose Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel have penned a letter in support of co-star Blake Lively following her lawsuit against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, who she alleged sexually harassed her and coordinated a reputation-smearing campaign against her. “As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the joint statement, shared on Instagram, began. “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.” In the post, the trio also allude to the “astounding” hypocrisy of the film’s premise — based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name, which explores a relationship colored by domestic violence — and star/filmmaker Baldoni’s previous self-identification a staunch feminist ally. (The actor received an award for allyship just this month.) “We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment.

We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others,” they continued. The statement concludes with a call for readers to look up the full legal complaint and peruse the claims.

In a sprawling, 80-page lawsuit filed by Lively late Friday, the Gossip Girl alumna alleges that Baldoni engaged in “disturbing behavior” on set, which included, but was not