Sony has chosen sides.
Sony Pictures has publicly expressed its support for actress Blake Lively following allegations against her. It ends with us. Directed and co-starring Justin Baldoni.
gave A simple favor Starr has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, fostering a toxic work environment, and running a smear campaign to damage her reputation.
In a statement to VarietyA spokesperson for Sony Pictures Entertainment said, “We have previously expressed our support for Blake for his work and the film.
We fully and strongly reiterate that support today. Further, we strongly condemn any reputational attacks on it. Any such attack has no place in our business or civil society.
Allegations, first reported by The New York Timesdescribe Baldoni’s alleged behavior as causing “severe emotional harm” to Lively and her family.
Baldoni’s lawyer, Brian Friedman, called the claims “disgraceful” and filled with “blatantly false allegations.”
Lively’s complaint has garnered widespread attention, prompting the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA to weigh in.
“These are shocking and disturbing allegations. Employees have every right to raise issues of concern or file complaints. Retaliation for reporting misconduct or inappropriate behavior is illegal and wrong,” the organization said in a statement.
SAG-AFTRA applauded Lively’s bravery, adding, “We applaud Blake Lively’s courage to speak out on the issues of retaliation and harassment and to request an intimacy coordinator for all scenes with nudity or sexual content.” appreciate
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