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Kangana Ranaut supports Blake Lively amid sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni: ‘Women who refuse to compromise…’
Kangana Ranaut has spoken out about her worries regarding the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry who choose not to compromise on their values and principles, following the sexual harassment lawsuit by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni.
Kangana Ranaut reacts to Blake Lively sexual harassment allegation against co-star and director Justin Baldoni. (Photos: Kangana Ranaut/ Instagram, Sony Pictures)
Kangana Ranaut has shared her thoughts on the recent sexual harassment allegations made by Blake Lively against her It All Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. On her Instagram story, Ranaut described the case as “worrying” and “shameful.” She also drew parallels with the Bollywood industry, referencing the Hema Committee report, which highlighted similar issues in the Malayalam film industry. The report was published earlier this year. Ranaut expressed her concerns about the treatment of women in the entertainment industry who refuse to compromise, stating that they are often maligned and face career destruction.
Taking to Instagram story, Kangana wrote, “Even in Hollywood women who refuse to compromise, they are maligned and their careers are destroyed its not just bollywood (sic) similar report called Heme Committee had come out about Malayalam film industry, it is worrying and shameful.”
Kangana Ranaut reacts to Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit against co-star and filmmaker Justin Baldoni.
What Did Blake Lively Allege?
According to BBC, Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, the director and co-star of It Ends With Us, on December 21. The lawsuit alleges that Baldoni engaged in sexual harassment and attempted to orchestrate a smear campaign against her, causing significant emotional distress to her family. The complaint details instances of Baldoni allegedly creating a hostile work environment, including discussions about his pornography addiction, sharing explicit material, and making comments about her weight. The situation reportedly escalated, leading to a meeting where Lively requested that Baldoni cease such behavior.
Justin Baldoni’s response
Justin Baldoni’s team refuted Blake Lively’s allegations. His statement to Variety read, “It is shameful that Ms Lively and her representatives would make such serious and categorically false accusations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and its representatives, as yet another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ her negative reputation which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film; interviews and press activities that were observed publicly, in real time and unedited, which allowed for the internet to generate their own views and opinions.”