Justin Baldoni Honor Rescinded by Women’s Organization Vital Voices Following Blake Lively’s Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Justin Baldoni was honored earlier this month by Vital Voices, a non-profit working with female business leaders, for his “vital role as a male [ally]” to women and using “his platform to inspire meaningful societal change.” The organization rescinded the Voices of Solidarity Award on Monday after Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against the “It Ends With Us” director. “The Voices of Solidarity Award honors remarkable men who have shown courage and compassion in advocating on behalf of women and girls.

On Dec. 9, 2024, we recognized Justin Baldoni with this award. On Saturday, Dec. 21, we learned through news reports about a lawsuit brought by Blake Lively against Mr.

Baldoni, his publicists, and others that is disturbing and alleges abhorrent conduct,” Vital Voices said in a statement on its website. “The communications among Mr.

Baldoni and his publicists included in the lawsuit — and the PR effort they indicate — are, alone, contrary to the values of Vital Voices and the spirit of the Award.