Abigail Breslin has publicly expressed support for Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, drawing parallels to her own experience with former costar Aaron Eckhart. This marks another instance of high-profile actresses speaking out against toxic work environments and alleged misconduct.
Breslin, 28, shared her thoughts on Tumblr, reflecting on being labeled “hysterical” after raising concerns about a male colleague. She highlighted how women’s voices are often dismissed, saying, “When did the word woman become synonymous with scapegoat?” Her statement comes a year after accusing Eckhart of unprofessional behavior during the filming of Classified.
She noted a disheartening trend following the #MeToo movement: the initial support and attention for victims often fade away. “The recognition felt like fireworks — loud, and bright — but it burned out quickly,” she wrote. Breslin criticized the lack of sustained support for women who speak out, observing how such efforts often end with victims being ostracized or vilified.
Breslin referenced her confidential complaint against Eckhart in 2023, recalling her belief that her concerns would be taken seriously. Instead, she faced backlash, including a breach of contract lawsuit filed by Dream Team Studios. The company claimed her complaints disrupted the production, though an investigation by SAG-AFTRA found no evidence of wrongdoing. Breslin maintained her stance, asserting she was unjustly labeled as “crazy” and “paranoid.”
Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni alleges sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment on the set of It Ends With Us. Lively accused Baldoni of disregarding industry standards during intimate scenes and exploiting the absence of proper controls on the set. Breslin drew connections between their experiences, emphasizing the systemic nature of retaliation against women who speak up.
Lively hopes her legal action will expose harmful practices in the industry and protect others from similar treatment. Meanwhile, Baldoni has denied the allegations, with his lawyer calling them “false and salacious.”
In her message, Breslin criticized the public’s tendency to scrutinize and doubt women who come forward. She described the “impossible double-edged sword” of needing to be “perfect” victims to be believed. Breslin ended her statement with a call for change, urging men to listen rather than dismiss women’s voices: “We do not need more women to scream. We just need a lot more men to shut up and listen.”
