Blake Lively strongly condemned The Hollywood Reporter For its controversial coverage, which depicts it as at war Justin Baldoni In the midst of his prosecution in the process of sexual harassment against him.
The coverage work in question has triggered online indignation, many calling it an attempt to deaf satire which trivializes the serious allegations of Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni.
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What did the cover look like?
The coverage depicts Lively using a slingshot to launch a mobile phone in Baldoni, which is represented in the process of tightening a copy of “It ends with us” while fleeing.
Imaging is supposed to reference the biblical history of David and Goliath, where David, a young shepherd, defies the chances of withdrawing a giant. In this version, Lively seems to assume the role of David, while Baldoni is interpreted as Goliath.
Adding another layer to the controversy, the complete landscape version of the work of art presents the husband of Lively, Ryan ReynoldsDressed in “nicepool”, a supposedly “deadpool” variant. This inclusion refers to the own legal affirmations of Baldoni, in which he accused Reynolds of having created the character “nicepool” to “intimidate”.
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Blake Lively slap back
In a declaration at Daily mailA spokesperson for Lively called the framing by the publication of the trial, accusing the release of perpetuating the “sexist tropes”.
“”The Hollywood Reporter should be ashamed of himself, “said the spokesperson. “The framing on this image is scandalously insulting because it plays in each sexist trope on women who dare to file a complaint in the workplace, transforming them into an attacker and suggesting that they deserve the reprisals that present themselves to them.”
The press release also criticized the article itself, arguing that it is trying to minimize the allegations of sexual harassment that have been documented in the legal deposits of Lively.
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“In addition, the story is extremely offensive because it seems incredibly to explain documented examples of sexual harassment and reprisals by calling them” cultural misunderstandings “”, the press release continued.
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Indignation of social media explodes
After the release of the coverage, X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, users quickly criticized the magazine, accusing The Hollywood Reporter to make fun of the Lively trial and to minimize his allegations.
Many have argued that the work of art shed light on serious affirmations, strengthening the harmful stories that discourage women from denouncing harassment in the workplace.
“Incredibly inappropriate,” wrote a user. “You have a responsibility as a publication, but many times, yours has trivialized sexual harassment and assault, among other horrible things.”
“No one thought there was something bad here?” Someone else asked.
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“The audacity to transform all this case into a joke is alarming F-Tcée,” said a third. Bullsh-T, it really doesn’t matter. Predators must be punished. »»
“Something is not deeply going with your publication that you thought that this disgusting cover was even appropriate remotely,” said another. “It’s disturbing.”
The joke of Ryan Reynolds ‘SNL 50’ adds to the controversy
During live broadcast, Reynolds was invited to know how he was, to whom he smiled and joked: “Great! Why, what did you hear? The public laughed, but social media was divided.
Many viewers have criticized Reynolds for highlighting a trial involving allegations of sexual harassment, defamation and extortion.
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Potential impact on the case
A legal initiate said Page six This Reynolds joke could now be used against Lively in court.
“It is very plausible that Justin’s legal team uses this public outing to defend it,” said the source.
They also underlined the striking contrast in the way the two parties manage the case, adding: “Justin takes this trial seriously and does not make it public mockery.”
Although it is not clear how the Baldoni legal team will incorporate the “SNL” appearance of Reynolds in their defense, the two parties had already been warned to make public declarations or to take measures which could influence a jury potential.
The tensions that continue to increase, the current trial between Lively and Baldoni becomes one of the most controversial legal battles in Hollywood. Now it seems that even the coverage of the media in the case is faced with a meticulous examination.
