Blake Lively faced criticism for an interview about her film It Ends With Us that focused on light topics instead of the movie’s serious theme of domestic violence, prompting a social media backlash and reigniting rumors of tension with co-star Justin Baldoni.
Blake Lively Faces Backlash for Failing to Address Domestic Violence Theme in It Ends With Us Interviews
According to the Daily Mail, actress Blake Lively is facing criticism for an interview with her co-stars from the movie It Ends With Us. The film deals with the serious topic of domestic violence, focusing on Blake Lively’s character, Lily Bloom, and her abusive relationship with Ryle Kincaid, played by Justin Baldoni. During the interview, Lively, Jenny Slate, Isabela Ferrer, and author Colleen Hoover talked about light subjects like dream jobs and zodiac signs but did not mention the film’s central theme. Many people on social media were upset by this and called Lively “tone deaf” and “shallow.”
The negative response was quick, with people online saying they were disappointed in how Lively handled the discussion. They felt the interview missed a chance to highlight the important issue of domestic violence. In response, Blake Lively later posted on Instagram, sharing information and resources on domestic violence, including help hotlines and facts. She stressed the importance of relationships free from violence, hoping to shift the focus back to the film’s message.
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80% of Moviegoers Criticize Blake Lively’s “Tone Deaf” Interview about Domestic Violence Film (PHOTO: Yahoo News Canada)
Rumors of Tension Between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Surface Amid It Ends With Us Promotional Controversy
This interview controversy also brought up old rumors of problems between Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni. Some believe the two do not get along well, pointing to their lack of joint appearances during promotional events and reported disagreements during filming. Baldoni has spoken about his efforts to portray the film’s sensitive topic accurately, working with organizations to ensure the story’s authenticity.
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