SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing approximately 160,000 actors within the Hollywood sphere, is articulating its support for Blake Lively following her filing of a sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director on the film “It Ends With Us.”

“These allegations are both alarming and deeply concerning. Employees are entitled to voice their concerns or initiate complaints without fear of reprisal. Retaliation against individuals who report misconduct or inappropriate behavior is both unlawful and reprehensible,” the organization stated. “We commend Blake Lively for her valor in addressing issues of retaliation and harassment, as well as for her request to have an intimacy coordinator present for all scenes involving nudity or sexual content. This is a crucial step towards ensuring a safe working environment.”

Over the weekend, the New York Times reported that Lively alleged Baldoni of sexual harassment, creating a toxic workplace atmosphere, and undertaking a concerted campaign to undermine her reputation on social media. Lively claims Baldoni’s actions have inflicted “severe emotional distress” upon her and her family. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, responded by labeling Lively’s allegations as “shameful” and replete with “categorically false accusations.”

The complaint details a January meeting convened to discuss Lively’s apprehensions about returning to production following the suspension caused by the actors’ and writers’ strikes. During this meeting, Lively raised concerns regarding Baldoni’s remarks about her weight made to her trainer, his persistent inquiries about her religious beliefs, and inappropriate discussions of his own sexual life.

Lively further asserts that both Baldoni and Jamey Heath, a producer of the film and CEO of Wayfarer Studios, entered her makeup trailer without her consent, including instances when she was breastfeeding her infant child. The lawsuit indicates that Lively’s concerns extended beyond her own situation, addressing issues faced by other female cast and crew members who had also voiced their discomfort.

SAG-AFTRA encourages anyone who may be subject to abusive behavior to report such violations to both the union and their employer. “Each individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace, and to operate in an environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation,” the organization concluded.