Blake Lively spoke candidly about Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct allegations during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in 2017, reflecting on her experience with him. She shared that while she had known Weinstein for some time, particularly after working with him and even joining him on a panel at the White House in 2013, she never heard any rumors or stories regarding his alleged behavior. Lively emphasized that this had never been her personal experience and expressed her shock upon learning about the accusations, stating it was “devastating” to hear.
Lively also took the opportunity to address the broader issue of misconduct in Hollywood, stressing the importance of listening to survivors and taking their stories seriously. She urged the public to remain outraged and acknowledge the widespread nature of such behaviors, saying, “This isn’t a single incident. This cannot happen, this should not happen, and it happens in every single industry.” She also highlighted the need for vigilance and responsibility to create a safer environment for everyone, not just in entertainment but across all fields.
