Blake Lively’s recent legal woes with co-star Justin Baldoni have revealed a deeply unsettling side to the Hollywood dream. Allegations are flying as Lively claims Baldoni secretly reached out to her trainer to ask about her weight—just weeks after giving birth. This invasive inquiry supposedly stemmed from Baldoni’s concerns over lifting her during a scene, which, it turns out, doesn’t even exist.
The controversy raises bigger questions about body image and the pressures actors face in the industry. Lively’s assertion that Baldoni has been degrading her body image is shocking, and it triggers important discussions about the boundaries of acceptable behavior on set. With trainers and directors weighing in, it feels like a weighty issue that none of us should sweep under the rug. What’s your take on the pressures surrounding body image in the entertainment world?
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