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Blake Lively’s ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ co-stars share support amid Justin Baldoni drama

A true sisterhood.

Blake Lively’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” co-stars — America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn — shared their support for the actress amid her sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni.

“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the women wrote in a joint statement on Instagram Sunday.

Blake Lively’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” co-stars — America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn — shared their support for the actress amid her sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni. Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection

“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the women wrote in a joint statement on Instagram Sunday. Instagram/amberrosetamblyn

“Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding,” they continued. Marion Curtis/StarPix for Warner Bros / Shutterstock

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“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,” Ferrera, 40, Bledel, 43, and Tamblyn, 41, added.

“Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding.”

The actresses — who starred as best friends alongside Lively in the 2005 movie — said they are “struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment.”

The actresses said they are “inspired” by Lively’s “courage to stand up for herself and others.” WireImage

Their statement came two days after the “Gossip Girl” alum filed a legal complaint against her “It Ends With Us” co-tar, Baldoni, for sexual harassment and retaliation. Dave Benett/WireImage

Lively alleged the director made sexual and other inappropriate comments toward her during the filming of their movie and used a crisis PR expert to launch a smear campaign against her. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images

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They added: “We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others. For anyone seeking more information or engaging in this important conversation online, please read the full legal complaint in the investigative reporting by Megan Twohey, Mike McIntire, and Julie Tate for the New York Times.”

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Their statement came two days after Lively, 37, filed a legal complaint against her “It Ends With Us” co-star, Baldoni, for sexual harassment and retaliation.

The “Gossip Girl” alum alleged that Baldoni, also 40, made sexual and other inappropriate comments toward her during the filming of their movie and used a crisis PR expert to launch a smear campaign against her.

Per the docs, the mom of four alleged that there had to be an “all-hands” meeting — which included the presence of Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds — about the director’s inappropriate behavior.

Baldoni denied the claims via a statement from his lawyer. Variety via Getty Images

As a result of the complaint, Baldoni was dropped by his talent agency, WME, on Saturday. Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com

In response to the complaint, Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, denied the claims in a statement to Page Six, saying: “These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media.”

Freedman also said the complaint was “another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ [Lively’s] negative reputation which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film.”

As a result of the complaint, Baldoni — who previously admitted to having an “unhealthy” relationship with porn — was dropped by his talent agency, WME, on Saturday.

Blake Lively’s ‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ co-stars share support amid Justin Baldoni drama

A true sisterhood.

Blake Lively’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” co-stars — America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn — shared their support for the actress amid her sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni.

“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the women wrote in a joint statement on Instagram Sunday.

Blake Lively’s “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” co-stars — America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn — shared their support for the actress amid her sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni. Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection

“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation,” the women wrote in a joint statement on Instagram Sunday. Instagram/amberrosetamblyn

“Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding,” they continued. Marion Curtis/StarPix for Warner Bros / Shutterstock

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“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,” Ferrera, 40, Bledel, 43, and Tamblyn, 41, added.

“Most upsetting is the unabashed exploitation of domestic violence survivors’ stories to silence a woman who asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding.”

The actresses — who starred as best friends alongside Lively in the 2005 movie — said they are “struck by the reality that even if a woman is as strong, celebrated, and resourced as our friend Blake, she can face forceful retaliation for daring to ask for a safe working environment.”

The actresses said they are “inspired” by Lively’s “courage to stand up for herself and others.” WireImage

Their statement came two days after the “Gossip Girl” alum filed a legal complaint against her “It Ends With Us” co-tar, Baldoni, for sexual harassment and retaliation. Dave Benett/WireImage

Lively alleged the director made sexual and other inappropriate comments toward her during the filming of their movie and used a crisis PR expert to launch a smear campaign against her. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images

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They added: “We are inspired by our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others. For anyone seeking more information or engaging in this important conversation online, please read the full legal complaint in the investigative reporting by Megan Twohey, Mike McIntire, and Julie Tate for the New York Times.”

Comments for the post were turned off.

Their statement came two days after Lively, 37, filed a legal complaint against her “It Ends With Us” co-star, Baldoni, for sexual harassment and retaliation.

The “Gossip Girl” alum alleged that Baldoni, also 40, made sexual and other inappropriate comments toward her during the filming of their movie and used a crisis PR expert to launch a smear campaign against her.

Per the docs, the mom of four alleged that there had to be an “all-hands” meeting — which included the presence of Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds — about the director’s inappropriate behavior.

Baldoni denied the claims via a statement from his lawyer. Variety via Getty Images

As a result of the complaint, Baldoni was dropped by his talent agency, WME, on Saturday. Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com

In response to the complaint, Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, denied the claims in a statement to Page Six, saying: “These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media.”

Freedman also said the complaint was “another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ [Lively’s] negative reputation which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film.”

As a result of the complaint, Baldoni — who previously admitted to having an “unhealthy” relationship with porn — was dropped by his talent agency, WME, on Saturday.

N.J. weather: Snow, freezing rain, ice in Christmas Eve travel forecast

Snow, freezing rain and the potential for a glaze of ice in parts of New Jersey could turn roads slick on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest days of the year for travel. Most of the state is expected to see snow Tuesday morning with temperatures in the 20s overnight. The amounts should remain below 1 inch, according to the National Weather Service.The bigger concern is a change to freezing rain in parts of southern New Jersey that could leave a coating of ice.A quick shot of snow Monday night into Tuesday could include some freezing rain and ice for parts of New Jersey on Christmas Eve morning. Snowfall accumulations of less than 1 inch are expected through most of the state. A winter weather advisory has been issued for areas that could see a coating of ice.National Weather Service and AccuWeatherThe National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties as well as Philadelphia. “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous,“ the weather service said in the advisory. ”Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.”Icy conditions could extend into Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean counties, though the weather service said there is less confidence in that forecast. No advisories have been issued for those counties. A quick shot of snow Monday night into Tuesday could include some freezing rain and ice for parts of New Jersey on Christmas Eve morning. Snowfall accumulations of less than 1 inch are expected through most of the state. A winter weather advisory has been issued for areas that could see a coating of ice.National Weather Service and AccuWeatherMost New Jersey residents woke up Monday morning to temperatures below zero or in single digits. “These are some of the coldest temperatures we’ve experienced in about 2-3 years in most areas,” the weather service said. Monday’s forecast calls for highs in the 30s under sunny skies before the snow and freezing rain arrives overnight. “Surface temperatures will be in the 20s through tonight,not warming up to above freezing until later Tuesday morning,” the weather service said. “As a result, initial precipitation will fall as snow.”A quick shot of snow Monday night into Tuesday could include some freezing rain and ice for parts of New Jersey on Christmas Eve morning. Snowfall accumulations of less than 1 inch are expected through most of the state. A winter weather advisory has been issued for areas that could see a coating of ice.National Weather Service and AccuWeatherThe snow and freezing rain should end around midday on Tuesday as temperatures rise to the upper 30s and low 40s. The forecast for Christmas Day on Wednesday calls for dry and sunny conditions with highs in the 30s to low 40s. That’s still about 5 degrees below normal for this time of year, though it will be a welcome change from the bitter cold weekend temperatures.
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N.J. weather: Snow, freezing rain, ice in Christmas Eve travel forecast

Snow, freezing rain and the potential for a glaze of ice in parts of New Jersey could turn roads slick on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest days of the year for travel. Most of the state is expected to see snow Tuesday morning with temperatures in the 20s overnight. The amounts should remain below 1 inch, according to the National Weather Service.The bigger concern is a change to freezing rain in parts of southern New Jersey that could leave a coating of ice.A quick shot of snow Monday night into Tuesday could include some freezing rain and ice for parts of New Jersey on Christmas Eve morning. Snowfall accumulations of less than 1 inch are expected through most of the state. A winter weather advisory has been issued for areas that could see a coating of ice.National Weather Service and AccuWeatherThe National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Camden, Gloucester and Salem counties as well as Philadelphia. “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous,“ the weather service said in the advisory. ”Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.”Icy conditions could extend into Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Cumberland, Ocean counties, though the weather service said there is less confidence in that forecast. No advisories have been issued for those counties. A quick shot of snow Monday night into Tuesday could include some freezing rain and ice for parts of New Jersey on Christmas Eve morning. Snowfall accumulations of less than 1 inch are expected through most of the state. A winter weather advisory has been issued for areas that could see a coating of ice.National Weather Service and AccuWeatherMost New Jersey residents woke up Monday morning to temperatures below zero or in single digits. “These are some of the coldest temperatures we’ve experienced in about 2-3 years in most areas,” the weather service said. Monday’s forecast calls for highs in the 30s under sunny skies before the snow and freezing rain arrives overnight. “Surface temperatures will be in the 20s through tonight,not warming up to above freezing until later Tuesday morning,” the weather service said. “As a result, initial precipitation will fall as snow.”A quick shot of snow Monday night into Tuesday could include some freezing rain and ice for parts of New Jersey on Christmas Eve morning. Snowfall accumulations of less than 1 inch are expected through most of the state. A winter weather advisory has been issued for areas that could see a coating of ice.National Weather Service and AccuWeatherThe snow and freezing rain should end around midday on Tuesday as temperatures rise to the upper 30s and low 40s. The forecast for Christmas Day on Wednesday calls for dry and sunny conditions with highs in the 30s to low 40s. That’s still about 5 degrees below normal for this time of year, though it will be a welcome change from the bitter cold weekend temperatures.
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