Justin Baldoni Defends Blake Lively Amid Controversy On Set

Despite the appearance that the main cast has sided with Blake Lively, others on set “feel like Justin got screwed”.

Indeed, a source said the Jane the Virgin star was not, in fact, body-shaming his leading lady, pointing out that Justin and Blake had the same on-set trainer.

Continuing, they added it would have been surprising that Blake would have considered talk about a physical scene inappropriate, considering the actor-director has back problems and had recently undergone treatment for a disc injury before being hospitalized in June for a related infection.

However, Justin has publicly praised the Gossip Girl alum, calling her a “powerhouse.”

“She is a dynamic creative. She had her hands in every part of this production, and everything she touched she made better.” He’s also acknowledged the movie wasn’t smooth sailing, telling Elle UK, “There’s always friction that happens when you make a movie like this. Then, at the end of the day, it’s that friction, I believe, that creates the beautiful art. Everything in life needs friction to grow.”