Hollywood Stars Who Have Defended Blake Lively Amid 'It Ends With Us' Drama — Gwyneth Paltrow, Amber Heard and Others Show Their Support for Actress

It Ends With Us producer Alex Saks joined the growing list of celebrities who have offered support to Blake Lively after she filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. On Instagram, she shared a link to The New York Times' December 21, 2024, article about Lively's filing.

Following her high-profile legal battle against Johnny Depp, Amber Heard spoke out about Lively's lawsuit in a statement to NBC News.

"Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on.' I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive," the Aquaman actress said, referring to her past relationship and legal showdown with her ex-husband.

Lively's Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants costars released a joint statement supporting her.

"As Blake's friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," said America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel.

They continued: "Throughout the filming of It Ends With Us, we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice. Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors' stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding."

They noted that even a "strong, celebrated and resourced" woman like their friend "can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment." As Lively chose to speak out on the issue, Ferrera, Tamblyn and Bledel expressed how "inspired" they were by The Private Lives of Pippa Lee actress and her courage.

On December 2, Amy Schumer simply wrote on her Instagram Stories: "I believe Blake."

Lively's brother-in-law Bart Johnson lambasted Baldoni in a scathing December 2024 tweet, labeling the actor-director "a fraud."

"He puts on the 'costume' of a hero, man bun and all. Used all of the trendy catchphrases & buzz words for his podcasts," said Johnson.

He continued: "None of it is genuine. It's all theatre. And everyone fell for it. For years. Rewatch his videos with a more critical eye and watch him compliment and praise himself with faux humility and self deprecation. What a performance."

"FOR THE LOVE OF GOD READ THIS," Brandon Sklenar, who played the teenage love interest of Lively's character in It Ends With Us, wrote in the caption of The New York Times article he reposted on his social media page.

Christina Ricci subtly backed Lively by reposting Rebecca Woolf's post, which read: "re: Blake Lively (and Amber Heard TBH) misogyny exploits the jealousy women feel for each other — specifically when it comes to beautiful women & girls. The fact that 'Mean girls' are always beautiful is no coincidence."

"The ease in which women are manipulated into hating each other (even feminist women) is something no one wants to talk about," the post continued. "This is (yet another! reminder to question our willingness to burn ANY woman. That includes beautiful, successful women who dare to have a voice."

The Addams Family star did not add a personal message to the post.

While most celebrities commented on Lively's lawsuit, Gwyneth Paltrow opted to show support by promoting Lively's Blake Brown haircare line.

"Just added to my Christmas wish list," the Iron Man star wrote.

In a statement to Today, Jenny Slate – who played the sister of Baldoni's character in It Ends With Us – voiced her support: "As [Lively] takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation."

"Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her," Slate added.

"What has been revealed about the attack on Blake is terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening. I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side."

On December 26, 2024, Kaitlin Olson shared a statement on her Instagram Stories, in which she called Lively "a kind, lovely, honest and generous person (and an incredible mom) FYI." She reposted the The New York Times Instagram Reels video about Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni.

Lively's A Simple Favor 2 costar Michele Morrone expressed his empathy for her as he reportedly felt her "pain" while she was working on It Ends With Us.

"It's usually not my thing to make those kinds of videos, but I think it's time to stand up for a person I really love and this person is Blake Lively," said Morrone, who reportedly grew tired of seeing "cruel and bad comments" about the mom-of-four.

"I've now made two movies with Blake and all I can say is she's one of the most professional, creative, collaborative, talented and kind people I've ever worked with. She truly did not deserve any of this smear campaign against her. I think it's awful she was put through this," A Simple Favor director Paul Feig defended Lively in a December 2024 tweet.

Robyn Lively, one of Blake's siblings, also offered insight while urging everyone to read The New York Times article about the lawsuit.

"It calls out those behind the ruthless and nefarious smear campaign that aimed to take down my sister," she told her followers.

Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy reposted The New York Times article with the text, "Proud to call @blakelively a friend."