Kaitlin Olson from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia became the most recent celebrity to show support for Blake Lively amid her sexual harassment claims against It Ends with Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Olson used social media platforms to publicly defend Lively. Olson married to Rob McElhenney who co-owns Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC is connected to Lively via marriage to Ryan Reynolds also an owner in Wrexham AFC showing a closer community ties .
Olson Defends Lively's Character Through Instagram Story Post Referencing New York Times Report
Kaitlin Olson shared The New York Times Instagram Reel about Blake Lively 's complaint on December 26 showing a news report alleging Justin Baldoni 's on-set harassment. The post included an added caption with a written affirmation of Lively describing her character traits while mentioning that Lively is a kind honest and generous mother and person according to her personal opinion . Olson whose most recent performance was in ABC's High Potential said in an Us Weekly interview that she met Blake Lively twice though stated desire for future interactions.
Blake Lively Claims Disturbing Behaviors And Retaliation By It Ends With Us Director Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively filed official complaint against Justin Baldoni with the California Civil Rights Department stating Justin Baldoni’s actions to be disturbing plus unprofessional creating a clear work environment problem for the lead actress of movie It Ends with Us. The complaint includes Baldoni’s effort to smear Lively’s name in public after their on set conflicts. In January 2024 Baldoni allegedly berated Lively regarding her weight spoke of explicit details regarding his personal sex life plus required her to express religious views during their personal meetings. Additional evidence includes text and email exchanges highlighting retaliation plans if conflicts become public news. These interactions all demonstrate that issues began when Blake was at Saturday Night Live during season 50 premiere of show.
Baldoni’s Attorney Responds and Blames Lively For Negative Press And Film Reception
Justin Baldoni's lawyer Bryan Freedman released statements disputing Lively's claims calling all such accusations false against both his client as well as Wayfarer Studios stating such actions are ways to fix her negative reputation related to actions during production. Freedman claimed Lively's real-time remarks and behaviors during the production campaign and her prior press activities are what contributed to public's negative views which has given birth to negative internet comments and reviews. Journalist Kjersi Flaa also spoke publicly to disavow involvement with alleged smear campaign efforts demonstrating strong negative reactions among individuals with knowledge about Baldoni’s and Livelys workplace dynamic .
Sony Pictures Supports Lively And Condemns Reputational Attacks Following Harassment Allegations
Sony Pictures entertainment the producing company behind It Ends with Us made official support statements on the side of Lively following the news breaking. The Sony Pictures spokesperson said that support previously made for Lively's effort has remained solid and that any sort of reputational smear will not be supported. Sony stated such conduct by any party will not have any space within their business or in the social sector for the time being creating a very defined company statement on the matter of violence and harassment .
The recent movie release It Ends with Us had an earnings of 350 million dollars worldwide following Colleen Hoover's 2016 book and showcases Lively and Baldoni portraying lovers as their relationship starts to emulate abusive dynamics. It Ends With Us has also become a streaming title on Netflix to reach more audiences after poor performances in cinema theaters. Netflix has provided the film an easy-to-access format for its streaming subscribers globally as one of their new original titles on the platform for the new year of 2025.
Justin Baldoni’s Directorial Work Creates New Discussions Among Fans and Critics
Justin Baldoni the director for It Ends With Us is at the center of a harassment case following accusations by Blake Lively who co stars in the movie which highlights a troubling on set dynamic. Justin Baldoni also plays Ryle Kincaid while Blake plays Lilly Bloom who develop complicated loving relationships based on prior experiences which is central theme of plot. Baldoni now faces mounting allegations of sexual harassment in workplace in contrast to the films love based themes which creates complex ideas about life imitating art. Baldoni has also received severe scrutiny due to legal actions taken with civil rights departments over ethical conduct and actions done on set with actress Lively. Colleen Hoover’s book which is very well loved by global fan base has not been mentioned officially during this entire time period.
Kaitlin Olson married to Ryan Reynolds business partner has personally defended Lively by acknowledging a public support declaration. Ryan Reynolds who also owns Wrexham AFC has previously supported many public campaigns as does his spouse Blake Lively which makes their response somewhat within character when responding to social commentary issues and public statements. Rob Mcelhenny is also mentioned during most public interviews for business dealings however also has publicly not released any individual statements. The three way dynamics also seem to showcase a united view for the three individuals.
Sony Pictures who distributes It Ends With Us through studio channels made statement showing full support for Blake Lively after she faced reputational attack that came from other sources not associated with their brand name. Sony studios will now undergo further investigations with actors along with their attorneys on future business contracts with its creative and managerial teams following all recent claims in the case with Baldoni’s inappropriate behavior that goes against company code and ethics for workplace standards of production. Netflix currently has this title streaming showing new audiences the full story along with its dynamic casting .
Ongoing Discussions Continue Across Different Social Media Outlets Regarding Issues
This very large public case brings conversations on celebrity workplace safety into mainstream channels along with online blog style content creators with different views and angles on this important subject. The incident with Blake and Justin on the set of It Ends With Us highlights more issues that plague Hollywood while causing intense debate among fans and audiences that take place within comment sections of several online news sites . Olson who is known for many comical rolls alongside her husband on other television properties like Mythic Quest often showcases a deeper and caring character within media showing compassion that fans across a wide audience base continue to acknowledge . Ryan Reynolds the fellow co-owner also tends to use online media to amplify voices like that of his own partner to promote their personal perspectives with large reach through multiple social platforms while creating meaningful discussion among many social media commentators.