Brandon Sklenar’s Brooch Bump: A Fashion Faux Pas or Just Coincidence?
Ah, Hollywood—where fashion choices can spark a frenzy of speculation, especially when they involve a brooch worn by two actors embroiled in a very public legal drama. Brandon Sklenar, the star of “It Ends With Us,” recently found himself at the center of such a kerfuffle after donning a floral brooch that matched one worn by director Justin Baldoni at the Vanity Fair Oscars party. In an interview with People, Sklenar clarified, “That was total happenstance,” emphasizing that he had no idea Baldoni had worn the same accessory. He simply liked the floral design and color. Talk about a fashion faux pas, or was it just a twist of fate?
But let’s not get lost in the brooch drama; the real intrigue lies in the legal battles swirling around the “It Ends With Us” set. Blake Lively filed a civil complaint against Baldoni in December, alleging sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign, which has since escalated into a full-fledged lawsuit. Lively claims that Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, engaged in a “sophisticated press and digital plan” to undermine her credibility after she raised concerns about inappropriate conduct on set. This isn’t just a he-said-she-said scenario; her allegations include serious claims like sexual harassment, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
As the drama unfolds, Sklenar remains diplomatically neutral in the crossfire. When asked if he sided with either Lively or Baldoni, he declared himself “Team It Ends With Us,” stating, “I just want people to remember why we made the movie in the first place.” However, this neutrality hasn’t stopped him from showing support for Lively in the past; shortly after her complaint was filed, he shared it on social media, encouraging fans to read it.
Interestingly, this entire saga reflects broader issues in the entertainment industry regarding workplace harassment and the complexities of navigating fame and personal integrity. As the legal proceedings continue, fans and industry insiders alike will be keeping an eye on how this all plays out, and whether the brooch can truly be considered the catalyst for an even more tangled web of drama.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, The New York Times, CBS Mornings
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