Trigger warning: This article contains references to domestic violence and harassment.
Comedian Whitney Cummings has roasted Blake Lively in a TikTok video, defending her after she filed a sexual harassment complaint against actor-director Justin Baldoni. The comedian criticized Baldoni’s public stance on feminism and her efforts to establish herself as a male ally.
In her TikTok video, Cummings took aim at Baldoni, who has been vocal about men’s roles in support of women’s rights. Cummings joked, “I don’t like when people, especially symmetrical people, try to score points for being a feminist or an ally. When people fight for women’s rights, that’s how they betray them.” Are being given.” His comments come amid the ongoing legal drama involving Lively and Baldoni.
Baldoni has been outspoken on issues such as domestic abuse, particularly regarding her role in the 2023 film It Ends with Us, based on the novel by Colleen Hoover. While promoting the film earlier this year, Baldoni discussed themes of abuse, hoping that the film would help change the way men view their actions.
Speaking on CBS Mornings in August, she said, “My other hope is the people who haven’t done the work… If they see some of themselves in (her character) Ryle, they have a chance to step back and say “You know, I don’t want to waste my life.”
Cummings also mocked Baldoni’s charity work, calling it excessive charity energy. Baldoni is on the board of the Wayfarer organization, which supports justice-oriented nonprofits. Over the summer, her production company, Wayfarer Studios, partnered with the No More Foundation to provide resources for those affected by domestic abuse.
In his video, Cummings sarcastically questions whether Hollywood celebrities like Baldoni are allowed to donate or engage in charity work without a publicist endorsement. He also ridiculed his self-help book Boys Will Be Human, suggesting, “It’s like a sociological sermon on what the world needs.”
Cummings poked fun at Baldoni’s behavior on set. She joked that Baldoni was the type of person who would go to SlutWalk and then make it “a safe place to be a slut.”
The comedian also attacked Baldoni’s habit of making overly flattering comments about women’s appearance. She joked that Justin Baldoni is the guy who says you look more beautiful without makeup unless you’re starring in a movie he directed.
Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against Baldoni last week, accusing him of repeatedly commenting on her postpartum body and mentioning her deceased father while they worked together on It End’s With Us. Had done. She claims that these comments and other actions made her uncomfortable and upset.
However, Baldoni has denied the allegations. His lawyer Brian Friedman called the allegations completely false and outrageous. She accused Lively of making threats on set, including saying she would not promote the film if her demands were not met, which ultimately hurt the film’s release.
Disclaimer: If you need help or you know someone who is struggling with domestic violence or assault or abuse, please contact your nearest mental health expert, NGO or talk to someone about it. There are many helplines available for this.
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