Michele Morrone supports Blake Lively during legal battle with Justin Baldoni: ‘She was in pain'

Michele Morrone has shown his support for Blake Lively following her serious accusations against her former It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. Morrone, who will star with Lively in the upcoming A Simple Favor sequel, shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, backing her during this challenging time.

The film has faced controversy after Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and leading a smear campaign against her.

In a video shared on Instagram, Michele Morrone voiced his support for Blake Lively, stating it was important to stand by someone he deeply respects. He reflected on meeting her while working on A Simple Favor 2 and mentioned sensing her distress during their conversations.

Italian actor Michele Morrone shared that he noticed Blake Lively was deeply upset and expressed frustration over the harsh comments directed at her without understanding the full context. In his video, he also referenced a New York Times article discussing alleged text messages suggesting a smear campaign against Lively orchestrated by Baldoni.

Michele urged viewers to read the New York Times article for better understanding before commenting on the situation. He ended the video by expressing his support for Blake Lively, saying, "Blake, I love you so much. Keep it up, and we’ll see each other very soon."

The actor is among several celebrities who have expressed support for Blake Lively following her legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Other stars backing her include Colleen Hoover, Amy Schumer, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Lively's Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel.

The controversy around Justin Baldoni grew after he received the Voices of Solidarity award on December 9 for his work advocating women’s rights. However, following Blake Lively's allegations, the Vital Voices organization has revoked the award.