Jana Kramer Criticizes Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us Messaging; Insists Domestic Violence ‘Does Define’ A Person

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As a survivor of domestic violence myself, I can wholeheartedly empathize with Jana Kramer’s sentiments about Blake Lively’s latest release, “It Ends With Us.” While it’s great that the film is addressing complex issues like abuse, I believe it’s crucial to approach such topics with sensitivity and accuracy.

Actress Jana Kramer is among those voicing concerns over the message conveyed in Blake Lively’s recent film, “It Ends With Us”. On a recent episode of her podcast, Whine Down, Kramer shared her personal experience with domestic violence to underscore her views. She stated, “Discussing domestic violence can be challenging for those who haven’t personally experienced it in their real lives.”

According to Kramer’s interpretation of Lively’s BBC News interview, where the actress stated that her character, Lily Bloom, isn’t “defined by” the abuse she suffered, Kramer, age 40, countered by saying, “People may say it doesn’t define you, but it does. It has significantly shaped who I am. While others can argue that it doesn’t define you, in my experience, it most certainly does.”

“One of the biggest pieces of me is domestic violence,” she added.

As a lifestyle expert, let me shed some light on an often-overlooked aspect of the life of a well-known figure. Kramer, whom many may recognize from her roles in popular media, shared her displeasure regarding the movie’s promotion as a romantic comedy. Unfortunately, it’s not widely known that during her marriage to Michael Gambino in 2004, she endured abuse.

On her podcast, Kramer expressed a preference for the Colleen Hoover book-to-screen adaptation to primarily emphasize the theme of domestic violence. Instead of discussing the reported behind-the-scenes conflicts among actors, she hopes the project will focus on providing awareness and solutions about this important issue. Kramer mentioned that she had been hearing rumors and felt saddened because she wants the messaging to revolve around domestic violence, its prevention, and resources for those seeking help.

Notably, Netizens have criticized Lively for the timing of her promotions, as she’s been marketing her fresh hair care line and an established alcohol brand, while simultaneously promoting a movie. In this film, her character Lily Bloom develops a romantic relationship with Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni), but the audience is not initially made aware of his past traumas that lead him to become abusive in their marriage. This revelation comes at a crucial moment when Lily rekindles her old romance with Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar).

Additionally, this response sparked further scrutiny, revealing some of Lively’s past interviews containing witty remarks about her prior roles and an alleged disparaging remark toward a journalist.

With rumors of a feud between Lively and Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar took to social media last week to defend his co-star without naming names. “Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about,” the actor, 34, wrote via Instagram.

Sklenar referred to the latest news articles about the actress as being “completely at odds” with the intended message.

For her part, Lively has remained mute on the controversy in the weeks of drama.

If you’re facing difficulties such as domestic violence, assault, abuse, or contemplating suicide, don’t hesitate to seek help. Reach out to a local mental health professional, non-governmental organization, or talk to someone about it. Various resources and hotlines are accessible for these situations.

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2024-08-27 06:22