American actress Kaitlin Olson has expressed support for Blake Lively after her legal complaint against Justin Baldoni.
Olson joins others, including Lively’s “It Ends with Us” costars Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Jenny Slate, who have supported her since she filed a lawsuit against Baldoni.
Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, who co-owns Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC with Olson’s husband, Rob McElhenney, also broke his social media silence recently days after his wife’s legal complaint.
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Kaitlin Olson Shares Post In Support Of Blake Lively
Lively continues to receive support from Hollywood stars following her sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, with the latest coming from Olson.
On Thursday, Olson took to her Instagram Stories to repost an Instagram Reel from The New York Times.
The reel chronicled Lively’s complaint about Baldoni and his alleged smear campaign against her.
In addition to reposting the post, Olson added the caption, “@blakelively is a kind, lovely, honest, and generous person (and an incredible mom). FYI.”
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Jenny Slate Stands By Blake Lively’s Side
Olson’s supportive post came a few days after Lively’s “It Ends with Us” costar Jenny Slate expressed her resolve to stand by her side amid her legal complaint.
In a statement made to Today.com, Slate said, “As Blake Lively’s castmate 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 also said, “Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her.”
The 42-year-old actress described the revelations about the attack on Lively as “terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening.”
She concluded, “I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side.”
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Michele Morrone Says He Felt Blake Lively’s ‘Pain’
On Monday, another of Lively’s “It Ends with Us” costars, Michele Morrone, took to his Instagram Stories to post a video with an emotional message expressing support for her.
Morrone said he wasn’t the type to post such videos but felt it was “time to stand up” for Lively, who he “really” loves.
The Italian actor shared that he met Lively while shooting the sequel to “A Simple Favor” and immediately felt something was wrong. He added, “I felt the pain and then when we had the opportunity to talk, me and her … Blake was in pain.”
Morrone shared a link to the New York Times article detailing Lively’s legal complaint and asked his followers to read it.
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He explained, “So that’s why I want to link right here the article from the New York Times just to make you understand before commenting what happened. That’s all I ask. That’s what I want you to do.”
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Brandon Sklenar And Colleen Hoover Speak Up For Lively
Before Morrone’s post, “It Ends with Us” actor Brandon Sklenar and author Colleen Hoover also posted messages supporting Blake Lively.
On Monday, Sklenar took to his Instagram Stories to share the New York Times link and a message urging his followers to read the article. He wrote, “For the love of God, read this.”
Meanwhile, Hoover took to her Instagram Stories to share a picture of herself and Lively hugging during the movie’s screening.
In the post’s caption, Hoover wrote, “@blakelively, you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met.”
She concluded, “Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt.”
Other celebrities who have come out in support of Lively include “A Simple Favor” director Paul Feig, and America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn, who starred alongside her in “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.”
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Ryan Reynolds Breaks Social Media Silence After Wife’s Legal Complaint
On December 23, the “Deadpool” actor posted a message on his Instagram Stories seeking support and donations for Sick Kids ahead of Christmas.
He announced that he and Lively were matching any donation to $500k and described the organization as a “sanctuary for so many kids and their parents traversing the unimaginable.”
Reynolds’ message didn’t address Lively’s legal situation, but some fans interpreted it as a subtle nod to his support of his support for her.
Lively and Reynolds have been married since 2012 and share four kids: daughters James, Inez, Betty, and son Olin.