Brandon Sklenar is receiving criticism from some fans, mainly because of his perceived lack of support or stance in the ongoing legal drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The It Ends With Us star is facing intense scrutiny on social media for his refusal to publicly choose sides in the ongoing legal battle.
The ongoing situation has garnered significant media attention, leaving fans deeply divided and frustrated by Sklenar’s choice to remain neutral during the high-profile dispute. Despite this, the star had previously shared his thoughts on the lawsuit, which has only fueled the outcry. Many fans are expressing their dissatisfaction on social media, especially after it appeared that he aligned himself with Blake Lively.
It Ends With Us star Brandon Sklenar faces backlash amid Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal drama
Brandon Sklenar, one of the main leads of It Ends With Us, is currently facing intense scrutiny on social media. The controversy began when Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, alleging s*xual harassment and retaliation related to their collaboration on the movie It Ends With Us.
The situation escalated as Baldoni countersued, claiming defamation and civil extortion. The drama surrounding the case quickly turned into a media spectacle, and with the public’s attention focused on the two stars, the rest of the cast has come under pressure to take a stance. In December 2024, Sklenar addressed the legal dispute between his It Ends With Us co-stars. He took to social media to publicly show his support for Lively. Sklenar shared a screenshot of a New York Times article detailing Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni.
The actor used his Instagram story to encourage his followers to read the article, with the caption, “For the love of god read this,” tagging Lively’s Instagram account. He also included a red heart emoji next to her name, further signaling his solidarity with the actress amid the ongoing legal battle.
However, it didn’t sit well with some fans, who took to Instagram and Twitter to voice their dissatisfaction. Some criticized Sklenar for siding with the wrong camp. Others expressed disappointment that Sklenar wasn’t standing up for Baldoni, with whom he shared a close working relationship during the movie’s production.
i love how people are roasting brandon sklenar on instagram for the snake shit he did to justin baldoni. he was praising and thanking justin until the lawsuit dropped and he just happened to sign with the same management company as blake and ryan. he’s a real piece of shit. pic.twitter.com/yHiueY7D6n
— — C | A | M | E | R | O | N — (@its1stclassCAM) February 16, 2025
there’s nothing HOT about a sellout who is trying to ruin the career of the man who gave him his first real big role. he’s a snake and that diminishes the looks for me. i also will not be watching anything he plays in.
— — C | A | M | E | R | O | N — (@its1stclassCAM) February 17, 2025
Yup, along with Coleen Hoover and that actress that played her best friend. Can’t stand any of them, they isolated JB went with the mean girl crowd
— Riri (@Riri21496602) February 17, 2025
His career is dead now, yeah he got some roles thanks to Ryan but in a year/two he will be forgotten. He backed the wrong horse.
— Still no name (@stillnonameX) February 17, 2025
Adding fuel to the fire, rumors have circulated that Sklenar signed with the same management company as Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. While these claims remain unverified, the speculation has only intensified the accusations.
Brandon Sklenar recently shared that he is Team It Ends With Us, avoiding the legal battle
During a recent interview on CBS Mornings, Sklenar came to discuss the return of his Yellowstone spin-off, 1923. He was asked whether he was on Team Blake or Team Justin. He confidently replied, “I’m Team It Ends With Us.”
Sklenar, who co-stars with both actors in It Ends With Us, chose to sidestep the question, instead emphasizing the importance of the movie’s message and the need to stay focused on the work.
I just want people to remember why we made the movie in the first place and what it stands for, he responded.
Sklenar has made it clear that he won’t be picking sides amid the ongoing legal drama between his co-stars Lively and Baldoni. It’s also true that none of the other co-stars have commented lately, which further suggests that keeping quiet is likely the best approach.
In the world of celebrity drama, it’s common for fans and media to pressure actors to take sides in controversial situations. However, it’s essential to recognize that Sklenar, like everyone else, deserves the space to avoid jumping to conclusions and making statements that could have serious consequences.
In this case, his decision to stay quiet and focus on his career may prove to be the wisest move in the long run. As more details emerge, it will be interesting to see how the rest of the cast, as well as the public, respond to this ongoing drama.
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