It ends with us Director and star Justin Baldoni continues to speak out in support of victims of domestic violence.
Baldoni shared on Instagram a long love letter he wrote to the survivors, praising them for everything they do to survive, even in the darkest situations.
“You embody resilience and courage, qualities that shine through even the darkest of days,” she began. “In the fabric of your life, every thread tells a story of resilience, strength, and hope. Every step forward you take, no matter how small, is a statement of your unyielding spirit and an inspiration to others.”
He went on to say that while survivors don't always see the impact they have on those around them, their journey encourages and motivates people, lighting the way for all those who are still “searching for the light.”
“While I can never fully understand your pain and all you have endured, I want you to know that you are never alone in this struggle,” he wrote. “We are with you. You are not just surviving; you are thriving, and in your thriving, you inspire us all. May your journey forward be filled with moments of deep peace. And may you remember that as you fight for joy…you are freeing us all.”
THE Joan the Virgin The star's letter comes on the heels of rumors of an alleged rift between him and his co-star, Blake Lively, on the set of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel. Social media was awash with theories that the stars had argued at some point during production over their lack of joint press and photos before It ends with us coming out in theaters. The rumors were further fueled by the fact that neither Lively, Hoover, nor the rest of the film's cast follow Baldoni on Instagram, even though he follows them.
As rumors of a rift raged, Baldoni hired veteran PR crisis manager Melissa Nathan. Hoover and Sony came out in support of Lively and said nothing about the actress and director, who had been fighting to bring this adaptation to life for five years.
Social media users have pitted Baldoni and Lively against each other, with many claiming that Gossip Girl alumna and some of her co-stars were promoting the film in a very lighthearted manner, despite its serious subject matter of domestic violence. However, reports also surfaced that Baldoni had created an uncomfortable set that left Lively and some other stars feeling alienated on set.
While there is a It ends with us followed by the call Get started with usIt is unclear whether an adaptation of the second novel in Hoover's series will actually be made, given this alleged rift between the film's two protagonists.
Previously informed sources The Hollywood Reporter that two competing cuts for the film have emerged, one that the Simple favor commissioned by the actress and Baldoni; Lively's is the one that's reportedly in theaters. The star director noted that there are no plans for a sequel yet, but said that if there was one, he thought Lively would be ready to direct it.