Blake Lively’s Sister Robyn Defends Her Amid ‘It Ends With Us’ Controversy [Video]

In the wake of mounting criticism surrounding Blake Lively‘s promotion of her latest film, It Ends with Us, her older sister, Robyn Lively, has stepped forward to offer support. An adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, the movie explores the topic of generational domestic violence. 

Lively portrays Lily Bloom, the central character, navigating an abusive relationship with Ryle Kincaid, played by Justin Baldoni. Despite the film’s weighty subject matter, Lively’s promotional strategy has faced scrutiny for its perceived levity.

Critics have taken issue with Lively’s approach to publicizing the film, arguing that her focus on fashion choices and personal business ventures overshadows the movie’s serious themes. Additionally, a sarcastic response during an interview about addressing domestic violence survivors further fueled the controversy. When asked how people affected by the movie’s subjects might approach her, Lively quipped, “Like, asking for my address, or my phone number, or, like, location share?”

Amidst this storm, Robyn Lively celebrated …