August 20th 2024.
During the press tour for the film It Ends With Us, actress Blake Lively has faced some backlash from audiences. Her co-star in the film, Brandon Sklenar, has come to her defense amidst the criticism.
As the star of Gossip Girl, Blake has been in the spotlight for many years. But her recent role as Lily Bloom in the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel has sparked some controversy. The story focuses on the toxic romance between Lily and her co-star Ryle Kincaid, played by director Justin Baldoni.
Before the film's release, rumors began to circulate about tension on set and secret feuds among the cast. Fans also noticed that Blake was not speaking out about the issue of domestic abuse, instead focusing on her character's wardrobe. Some even dug up past interviews where she made reporters feel uncomfortable and used slurs.
In the midst of all this drama, Brandon Sklenar took to social media to defend the women involved in the making of the film. He expressed his disappointment in the negativity being projected online and reminded everyone of the importance of the film's message.
Brandon shared that someone close to him had been in a similar situation to Lily's and credited Colleen Hoover's book and the film for saving their life. He emphasized that everyone involved in the film was aware of the responsibility they had in portraying such an important and sensitive topic.
The film itself has been a huge success, making nearly $200 million at the global box office. However, it was released amidst swirling rumors of a feud on set. Fans noticed that the cast did not take pictures with director Justin Baldoni at promotional events and do not follow him on social media, while he still follows them.
During the press tour, there were also some awkward moments, like when actress Jenny Slate seemed to ignore a question about working with Justin. But Blake's husband, Ryan Reynolds, has come to the rescue by rewriting some of the material in the final version of the film. There were also reports that Blake had commissioned her own cut of the film from a well-known editor.
Despite all the drama, Justin has used his platform to bring attention to domestic abuse charities. He also tipped Blake to take over as director for the next film, saying she is ready for the challenge.
In the end, Brandon reminded everyone to lead with love and kindness instead of spreading hate online. He urged them to be a part of a new story that celebrates women and all people everywhere. And we couldn't agree more.
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