When Blake Lively voiced her support for the #MeToo movement in late 2017, she faced backlash because of her defense of one of Hollywood's most famous alleged predators. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-12-30 14:23:04">December 30, 2024 at 2:23 PM EST</time>

When Blake Lively voiced her support for the #MeToo movement in late 2017, she faced backlash because of her defense of one of Hollywood’s most famous alleged predators.{ai:summary}<p>Blake Lively supported the #MeToo movement in late 2017 but faced criticism for defending a high-profile figure accused of sexual misconduct. </p><p>The backlash highlights the complexities and challenges within the movement, as public figures navigate their support for victims while addressing their associations. #culture</p>

How Blake Lively once complicated her advocacy against Hollywood predators

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