Overview

• America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn released a joint statement on June 1 backing Blake Lively’s sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni.
• The trio condemned what they called a “premeditated and vindictive” effort to discredit Lively’s call for a safe workplace, citing risks even well-resourced women face.
• Justin Baldoni has countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and the New York Times, extending a legal battle that remains unresolved.
• Director Ken Kwapis detailed the thrift-store exercises he used to spark the cast’s bond and said he hopes to collaborate with them again.
• Over two decades the four actresses have sustained their activism for women’s rights, marked career milestones together and maintained a close personal friendship.