Blake Lively's 'Sisterhood' Costars Support Her Sexual Harassment Claims Against Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively's former costars from "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" have united to publicly support her following her filing of a sexual harassment complaint against actor Justin Baldoni, her costar in the upcoming film "It Ends with Us."

America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn released a joint statement via Instagram on Sunday, December 21, expressing their unwavering solidarity with Lively, 37, as she confronts allegations against Baldoni, 40.

"As Blake's friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," the statement declared. The actresses revealed they witnessed Lively's efforts to establish a safe workplace during the film's production and expressed their dismay at what they described as a "premeditated and vindictive effort" to discredit her.

The complaint, which precedes a potential discrimination lawsuit in California, details disturbing allegations against Baldoni, including showing explicit content to Lively, making inappropriate inquiries about her personal life, and adding unauthorized intimacy scenes to the film. The document also names lead producer Jamey Heath as participating in the alleged misconduct.

According to the legal filing, Lively, accompanied by her husband Ryan Reynolds, met with producers to request behavioral changes from Baldoni. Despite initial agreements to implement protections, the complaint alleges that Baldoni orchestrated a retaliatory smear campaign against her through crisis publicists.

The impact of these events has reportedly been severe, with Lively stating in the complaint that she has experienced "grief, fear, trauma and extreme anxiety," affecting not only her but also her family, including her husband and four children.

Support for Lively has extended beyond her "Sisterhood" costars. Colleen Hoover, author of "It Ends with Us," praised the actress as "nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient" in a social media post. Lively's sister Robyn has also voiced her support, sharing details from the New York Times article that exposed the situation.

Tamblyn, 41, offered additional insight as a confidante to Lively during the filming period, describing it as a "painful" experience for the actress. She encouraged followers to read the full legal complaint and investigative reporting by the New York Times team of Megan Twohey, Mike McIntire, and Julie Tate.

The joint statement from her former costars particularly highlighted the concerning use of domestic violence survivors' stories as tools to silence Lively's requests for workplace safety. They emphasized how even someone of Lively's stature and resources can face significant retaliation for advocating for a safe working environment.