SAG-AFTRA has released a statement in support of Blake Lively after she filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni.
The actors union represents around 160,000 actors and the organization is encouraging others in Hollywood to speak up, just like Blake, if they are going through a similar situation at work.
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“These are startling and troubling allegations. Employees have every right to raise issues of concern or to file complaints. Retaliation for reporting misconduct or inappropriate behavior is illegal and wrong. We applaud Blake Lively’s courage in speaking out on issues of retaliation and harassment and for her request to have an intimacy coordinator for all scenes with nudity or sexual content. This is an important step that helps ensure a safe set,” the organization said (via Variety).
They added, “We all have a right to be treated with dignity and respect on the job and to work in an environment free of harassment, discrimination and retaliation.”
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