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'I have 47 million stories similar to this.’ Every celeb who has taken a side in the It Ends With Us drama.

This past week has been filled with headlines and conversations about Blake Lively's lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni.

In the lawsuit, Lively accused Baldoni of several disturbing actions during the filming of It Ends With Us. She has alleged that Baldoni entered her trailer without permission while she was undressed, improvised explicit kissing scenes, added sexual content to the script without prior agreement, and allowed friends to observe intimate scenes. Lively has also claimed that Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign against her through a "crisis management" team.

In the wake of the allegations, several celebrities have publicly taken a stance on the controversy, many in support of Lively.

As the lawsuit unfolds, more high-profile figures are expected to weigh in, but here's everything that's been said so far.

Kate Beckinsale.

Kate Beckinsale attends the Summer Gala by Gala One at Golf Club Saint-Tropez. Beckinsale shared her own experiences with harassment on set. Image: Getty.

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Actress Kate Beckinsale weighed in on the lawsuit via a video on her Instagram, where she expressed that she was "grateful to Lively for highlighting that this is not an archaic problem no one is facing. This is continuing."

Beckinsale went on to describe her own harrowing experiences on movie sets, including an incident when she was 18 years old, where a crew member inappropriately touched her and no one believed her.

"I was 18 and felt up by somebody that I really trusted on a crew. I went to the lead actress, who was known for being a supporter of women, and said this is happening and was told, 'No, it didn't,'" she said.

She also recounted another experience where she was "forced by a publicist" to do a photoshoot "the day after [she] had a miscarriage".

"This is going on. This has been going on forever. I have 47 million stories similar to this," Beckinsale said about the harassment of female actors.

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Kaitlin Olson.

Kaitlin Olson attends Variety's 2024 Power Of Women: Los Angeles EventKaitlin Olsen is the wife of Rob McElhenney, who co-owns Wrexham AFC with Ryan Reynolds. Image: Getty,

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After Lively's allegations against Baldoni, Kaitlin Olson has become the latest to show her support for the actress.

Olson, who is also an actress, is married to actor Rob McElhenney, who co-owns Welsh football club Wrexham A.F.C. with Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds. McElhenney and Reynolds have also documented their Ted Lasso-esque journey in the docuseries Welcome to Wrexham.

Posting an article about Lively's lawsuit to her Instagram stories, Olson expressed her personal experience with Lively and had only positive things to share.

"Blake Lively is a kind, lovely, honest and generous person (and an incredible mom) FYI," she wrote.

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Whitney Cummings.

Whitney Cummings visits the SiriusXM Studios.Whitney Cummings called Justin Baldoni out. Image: Getty.

Comedian Whitney Cummings had a lot to say about Justin Baldoni.

Posting a video to TikTok, Cummings called Baldoni out for his performative feminism and made several jabs at his past behaviour.

"I don't like when guys — especially symmetrical ones — try to get points for being, like, a feminist or, like, an ally. When guys fight for women's rights, it's how they get laid," she said.

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"Justin Baldoni is totally the guy who's, like, 'You look so much prettier without makeup unless you're starring in the movie I'm directing,'" she continued.

She went on to accuse him of having "big charity energy" and potentially donating to charities to cover up being a bad person.

She finished her video by predicting that Baldoni would respond to the accusations and "blame it on internalised misogyny, being too sensitive and being in ketosis".

Brandon Sklenar.

 Brandon Sklenar attends the Brandon Sklenar played Atlas in It Ends With Us. Image: Getty.

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Brandon Skelnar, the actor who played Atlas in It Ends With Us, made his support for Lively apparent in a simple Instagram story.

Sharing a screenshot of The New York Times complaint, Skelnar encouraged people to read the entire document.

"For the love of god read this," he wrote.

Back in August, Sklenar posted to Instagram and criticised online users for piling on Lively.

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"Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about," he wrote.

Jenny Slate.

Jenny Slate at the Jenny Slate played Baldoni's sister in the film. Image: Getty.

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Lively's It Ends With Us co-star, who played Baldoni's sister in the film, shared a statement with Today, supporting her "cast mate and friend."

"As Blake Lively's cast mate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation," Slate said.

"Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her."

She went on to call out the attack on Lively as "terribly dark, disturbing and wholly threatening."

"I commend my friend, I admire her bravery and I stand by her side," she reiterated.

Elizabeth Day.

Writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day, who previously interviewed Baldoni on her How To Fail podcast, also made a statement in light of the allegations against him.

As the "distressing allegations" are investigated, Day claimed she would be removing her interview with Baldoni from all platforms.

"Every individual has a right to a safe workplace. Every woman has a right to dignity in that workplace. Every form of abuse should be called out and I salute the individuals who have the courage to do so," she said.

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Colleen Hoover.

Colleen Hoover at the Colleen Hoover has voiced her support for Blake Lively. Image: Getty.

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It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover, who wrote the book that the film is based on, publicly voiced her support for Lively via an Instagram story.

Sharing a picture of her and Lively embracing during a screening of It Ends With Us, Hoover gushed about her relationship with Lively.

"You have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met," Hoover wrote.

"Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt."

Listen to Mamamia Out Loud unpack the Blake Lively smear campaign. Article continues below.

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Amber Heard.

Amber Heard attends the 69th Taormina Film Festival on June 24, 2023 in Taormina, Italy.Amber Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp allegedly worked with the same crisis management as Baldoni. Image: Getty.

Actress Amber Heard, whose ex-husband Johnny Depp allegedly worked with the same crisis management during their very-public 2022 trial, also voiced her support for Lively and referenced her own experience with social media

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In a statement to NBC News, Heard said, "Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying, 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on."

"I saw this firsthand and up close," Heard continued. "It's as horrifying as it is destructive."

Paul Feig.

Paul Feig visits the 92Y to discuss 'Cocktail Time!' at The 92nd Street Y.Paul Feig previously worked with Lively on A Simple Favour. Image: Getty.

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"I've now made two movies with Blake and all I can say is she's one of the most professional, creative, collaborative, talented and kind people I've ever worked with," he wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.

"She truly did not deserve any of this smear campaign against her. I think it's awful she was put through this."

America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn.

Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn attend WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES Presents the Eco-Friendly World Premiere of THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS 2Lively's The Sisterhood of Travelling Pants' co-stars released a joint statement in support of her. Image: Getty.

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Lively's co-stars from the 2005 film The Sisterhood of Travelling Pants recently released a joint statement on Instagram in support of their friend and "[sister] of 20 years."

"… We stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," the statement read.

"We are struck by the reality that even if a woman is as 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 an others."

Bart Johnson.

Bart Johnson attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount+'s Bart Johnson has been vocal about his support for his sister-in-law. Image: Getty.

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Lively's brother-in-law Bart Johnson has been extremely vocal about his support for her throughout the drama surrounding the It Ends With Us cast.

Commenting on an Instagram post about the news from The New York Times, Johnson made his stance clear, and spoke about the extensive PR strategy Baldoni and his team allegedly executed.

"Her complaints were filed during the filming. On record. Long before the public conflict. The cast unfollowed him for a reason," he said.

"His PR team was stellar. Gross and disgusting but highly effective. Read the article, their text message exchanges and his PR campaign strategy to bury her by any means necessary.

"No one is without faults. But the public got played," he wrote.

Johnson had previously voiced his support for Lively even prior to the news of the lawsuit. Johnson commented on an Instagram post criticising Lively's approach to promoting the film and gave a hint that the truth would eventually come out.

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"I'm sure you have a huge heart and want the best. I can promise you the truth has not come out yet. Blake worked harder on this film than anything I've seen her do in my entire life. Because it meant so much to her," he wrote.

Amy Schumer.

Amy Schumer attends Variety Power Of Women New York.Amy Schumer has been short but direct support for Lively. Image: Getty.

Comedian and actress Amy Schumer made her support for Lively short but very direct.

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Posting a screenshot of her notes app to her Instagram stories, Schumer kept it simple.

"I believe Blake," the story read.

Gwyneth Paltrow.

Gwyneth Paltrow attends the Saint Laurent Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show. Gwyneth Paltrow voiced support for Lively's haircare brand. Image: Getty.

Shortly after news of the lawsuit made headlines, actress and business mogul Gwyneth Paltrow showed her support for Lively in a more subtle way.

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She shared a story on her Instagram seemingly to promote Lively's hair care line, Blake Brown.

"Just added to my Christmas wish list," she wrote alongside a crown emoji.

Don Saladino.

Screenshot of Don Saladino's Instagram story in support of Blake Lively.In several Instagram Story reposts, Blake Lively's personal trainer, Don Saladino, and his wife made their support for Lively clear. Image: Instagram / @donsaladino.

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Celebrity trainer to the stars, and crucially, to Blake Lively, Don Saladino has voiced his support for Lively on Instagram.

Reposting a number of his wife's Instagram stories with the hashtag #IStandWithBlake, Saladino added: "You don't have to be on 'her side'. You don't have to be on 'his side'. You don't have to guess. You don't have to speculate. JUST READ THE COMPLAINT.

"Everyone deserve[s] a safe working environment," he added, tagging Lively in the post. "EVERYONE."

Screenshot of Instagram story from Blake Lively's personal trainer, Don Saladino, in which he defends Lively.Blake Lively's personal trainer, Don Saladino, has come to the actress' defense. Image: Instagram / @donsaladino.

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In another reposted story from his wife's account, which alleges that Jennifer Abel posted in a private public relations group about the "coordinated effort" against her from Lively's team, Saladino added: "Unbelievable. No accountability here."

He continued: "This woman made up lies of my friend Blake. Trying to ruin her career for a profit and is now complaining that she got caught."

Christina Ricci.

Christina Ricci supports Blake Lively via Instagram Story repost.Actress Christina Ricci has voiced her support for Blake Lively via an Instagram Story repost. Image: Instagram / @riccigrams.

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Actress Christina Ricci posted a story on Instagram to show her support for Lively and Amber Heard, who has also been central in the recent discussions around women who have been demonised on social media.

Notably, Ricci worked with Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp in films like Sleepy Hollow, The Man Who Cried and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas in the late '90s, when she was

"re: Blake Lively (and Amber Heard TBH)," Ricci wrote.

"Misogyny exploits the jealousy women feel for each other — specifically when it comes to beautiful women and girls."

She went on to criticise the constant manipulation of women and young girls into hating each other.

"This is (yet another!) reminder to question our willingness to burn ANY woman. That includes beautiful, successful women who dare to have a voice," she concluded.

Feature image: Getty.

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