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Justin Baldoni Pens Letter to Domestic Violence Survivors

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2 months ago

September 2, 2024

Justin Baldoni on the 'Today' show on Aug. 8, 2024.

It Ends With Us director and star Justin Baldoni is continuous to talk out in assist of home violence survivors.

Baldoni took to Instagram to share a prolonged love letter he wrote to survivors, praising them for every part they do to thrive, even within the darkest conditions.

“You embody resilience and braveness, qualities that shine vivid even on the darkest days,” he started. “Within the tapestry of your life, every thread tells a narrative of endurance, energy and hope. Each step ahead you are taking, regardless of how small, is a declaration of your unyielding spirit and an inspiration to others.”

He continued, stating that whereas survivors might not all the time see the affect they’ve on the individuals round them, their journey encourages and motivates individuals, lighting the trail for everybody who remains to be “looking for the sunshine.”

“Whereas I can by no means absolutely perceive your ache and all you might have endured, I need you to know that you’re by no means alone on this combat,” he wrote. “We’re with you. You aren’t simply surviving; you’re thriving, and in your thriving, you encourage us all. Might your journey ahead be crammed with moments of profound peace. And will you do not forget that as you combat for pleasure…you’re liberating us all.”

The Jane the Virgin star’s letter comes on the heels of rumors of an alleged rift between him and his co-star, Blake Full of life on the set of the movie adaption of Colleen Hoover’s novel. Social media was ablaze with theories that the celebs had a falling out sooner or later throughout manufacturing due to their lack of joint press and images collectively main as much as It Ends With Us hitting theaters. Rumors had been additional fueled by the truth that neither Full of life, Hoover, nor the remainder of the movie’s forged, observe Baldoni on Instagram though he follows them.

As rumors surrounding the alleged rift raged on, Baldoni employed veteran PR disaster supervisor Melissa Nathan. Hoover and Sony spoke out in assist of Full of life and stated nothing concerning the actor and director, who fought to deliver this adaptation to life for 5 years.

Social media customers have been pitting Baldoni and Full of life towards one another, with many claiming the Gossip Woman alum and a few of her co-stars had been selling the movie in a really lighthearted method, regardless of its severe material of home violence. Nevertheless, experiences additionally surfaced Baldoni fostered an uncomfortable set that left Full of life and another stars feeling alienated on set.

Whereas there may be an It Ends With Us sequel referred to as It Begins With Us, it’s unclear if an adaptation of the second novel in Hoover’s sequence would truly come to fruition, contemplating this alleged rift between the movie’s two stars.

Sources beforehand informed The Hollywood Reporter that two competing cuts emerged for the movie, one which the Easy Favor actress commissioned and Baldoni’s; Full of life’s is the one in theaters reportedly. The star-director has famous that there aren’t any plans for a sequel but, however he did say if there have been to be one which he felt Full of life was able to direct it.