Heard, who endured a public legal battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp, drew parallels between Lively’s experience and her own, highlighting the destructive power of social media. In an exclusive statement to NBC News, Heard described social media as “horrifying and destructive,” adding, “A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on.” Lively’s lawsuit alleges that Baldoni, after being confronted about his behavior on set, manipulated social media narratives and planted negative stories to tarnish her reputation.
Lively’s allegations have sparked widespread support, including from her *Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants* co-stars and *It Ends With Us* author Colleen Hoover, both of whom have condemned the alleged smear campaign. The controversy has also led to Baldoni being stripped of a women’s solidarity award by the Vital Voices Global Partnership, which cited his alleged actions as “contrary to the values” it upholds. For Heard, Lively’s ordeal underscores a familiar struggle, as both actresses faced intense online scrutiny and public backlash in the wake of highly publicized disputes. Lively’s lawsuit, now gaining significant attention, marks another critical moment in the ongoing conversation about accountability and justice in Hollywood.
