It Ends with UsStar Brandon Sklenar Asks Fans to Be 'Better' as He Slams 'Vilifying the Women' Behind Film

Mar. 15, 2025

Brandon Sklenar at the premiere ofIt Ends with Usin New York City on Aug. 6, 2024.Photo:John Nacion/Variety via Getty

John Nacion/Variety via Getty

Brandon Sklenaris sticking up for the women behindIt Ends with Us.

“Colleen and the women of this cast stand for hope, perseverance, and for women choosing a better life for themselves,” wrote Sklenar, 34. “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. It is, in fact, the opposite of the point.”

Of the film, Sklenarwrote on Instagram, “What may or may not have happened behind the scenes does not and hopefully should not detract from what our intentions were in making this film. It’s been disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected online.”

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Amid the film’s promotional tour, there have beenrumors of a rift betweenLively and Baldoni. Buzz of discord behind the scenes grew prior to the film’s release as Baldoni did most of his press solo, and did not pose for pictures alongside the cast at the film’s New York City premiere. Fans were also quick to spot that Hoover, 44, Lively, Slate, 42, and more involved in the film do not follow Baldoni back on Instagram.

Sklenar went on to say in his Tuesday post that “someone very close to me has been struggling with a relationship that has mirrored Lilly’s [sic] closely,” and as a result, “I feel a responsibility to bring this to life and help spread that message further.”

“Prior to my involvement in this film, she had not heard of the book. It was only then that she read it. She credits Colleens book and subsequently this film with saving her life,” he continued. “There isn’t a single person Involved in the making of this film that was not aware of the responsibility we had in making this. A responsibility to all thewomen who have experiencedgenerational trauma - Domestic abuse - Or struggle with looking in the mirror and loving who they see.”

Sklenar also called the film a “harsh reality check for the men who need to get their s— together and take responsibility for themselves and their actions,” adding that it is “meant to inspire” as well as “validate,” “recognize” and “instill hope.”

“It’s meant to build courage and help people feel less alone,” he added. “Ultimately it’s meant to spread love and awareness. It is not meant to once again, make the women the ‘bad guy,’ let’s move beyond that together.”

Blake Lively and Brandon Sklenar inIt Ends with Us(2024).Jojo Whilden

Jojo Whilden

“All I ask is that before you spread hate on the internet, ask yourself who its helping,” Skelnar continued in his Tuesday post. “Ask yourself if your opinions are based in any fact. Or if you simply want to be a part of something. Let’s be a part of something better together. A part of a new story being written for women and all people everywhere.”

“Lead with Love and please be kind. Brandon,” he concluded.

Duringan interview forPEOPLE in 10earlier this month, Sklenar opened up about workingwith Baldoni, noting he did a “great” job balancing his duties as a lead actor in the movie as well as director and producer.

“The entire crew that he assembled was so incredible,” he said. “Everybody in this film is just on the top of their game across the board. It was a really pleasant environment to work in.”

source: people.com