Brandon Sklenar Calls for Solidarity Amid Blake Lively's Allegations Against Justin Baldoni

In a powerful show of support, Brandon Sklenar, the star of "It Ends With Us," has urged his followers to dive into co-star Blake Lively’s recent allegations against director and actor Justin Baldoni. This call comes amidst growing controversy surrounding Baldoni, who has been accused of creating a toxic work environment and allegedly engaging in sexual harassment, following the filing of an extensive complaint by Lively.

Sklenar, who plays Lively's teenage love interest in the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s acclaimed novel, took to Instagram to share his thoughts. He posted a screenshot of Lively's complaint alongside a link to the New York Times article that outlines the shocking allegations. His message was clear: “FOR THE LOVE OF GOD READ THIS,” and he expressed his sentiments with a heart emoji in support of Lively.

The allegations against Baldoni have sparked significant reactions from numerous Hollywood personalities. Notable figures including Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and the cast of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," which featured Lively, have shown solidarity with her. In light of the seriousness of the claims, even Amber Heard, who faced her own challenges in the public eye following her defamation lawsuit with Johnny Depp, condemned the purported PR tactics aimed at discrediting Lively’s experiences.

The fallout from Lively’s complaint has been swift. Baldoni was dropped by his agency, WME, which also represents Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Further, Liz Plank, who co-hosted Baldoni's "Man Enough" podcast, resigned following the scandal. Shockingly, the "Voices of Solidarity Award" presented to Baldoni just weeks ago was also rescinded, illustrating the serious implications of the accusations.

According to the 80-page complaint filed on Friday, Lively detailed incidents of Baldoni's alleged misconduct, including moments of unwanted physical interactions during filming, making inappropriate remarks, and persistently invading her personal space. The complaint suggests that Baldoni’s behavior created a "hostile work environment," nearly jeopardizing the production of the film. Lively’s accusations also outline a coordinated backlash against her for speaking out, connected to their production company, Wayfarer Studios.

As anticipation builds for the film's release on August 9, whispers of tension between the two stars have emerged, especially since Lively and Baldoni notably avoided joint public appearances during promotional events. Sklenar previously addressed the negative online discourse criticizing Lively, emphasizing that discrediting women who are passionate about the film’s message undermines the very purpose of their work.

With the ramifications of these allegations still unfolding, the entertainment industry is forced to reckon with the serious issues of workplace harassment and accountability. The unfolding situation begs the question: what does this mean for the future of those involved, and will Hollywood finally address its long-standing issues regarding treatment of women in the industry?