Brandon SklenarThe floral pin was not a message of support for Justin Baldoni.
“It was a total event,” said Sklenar, 34, in an interview with People Sunday, March 9. “I woke up in the morning and saw an article and I said to myself:” Oh, damn. “I literally had no idea.
Sklenar came out at 2025 Vanity Oscar Day Earlier this month bearing a black suit decorated with a David Yurman pink flower pin. Fans in Eagle’s eyes quickly pointed out that Baldoni, 41, had previously worn the same accessory At It ends with us first in August 2024. (Sklenar and Baldoni played the role of Atlas and Ryle, respectively, in the film based on Colleen Hoover novel of the same name which details an abusive relationship.)
“I had an idea that I wanted to wear, like a floral spindle of a kind and it was the color I liked the most,” said Sklenar on Sunday, attending the SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas. “And there, someone also wore it before I wear it.”
The faux pas of the apparent fashion came in the middle of the Baldoni Legal battle in progress with It ends with us Costar Blake Lively.
Lively filed a complaint against Baldoni, who made the film in December 2024, accusing the actor of sexual harassment and promoting a hostile work environment. Baldoni denied all allegations vehemently and subsequently brought two prosecution.
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He first continued The New York Times – which has published the initial complaint of Lively in its entirety – for $ 250 million. A New York judge has since Given to take a break After the newspaper filed a request in dismissal. The second Baldoni trial was filed against Lively, 37, her husband, Ryan Reynoldsand publicist Leslie Sloanelooking for $ 400 million in damages. Last month, Sloane asked to delete his name costume.
Baldoni and Lively should compete in court from March 2026. However, the trial judge threatened If their problems continue to play public eyes.
Sklenar, meanwhile, made an effort to stay outside the drama. He initially showed his support in Lively by publishing the New York Times Item detailing its complaint via Instagram. Since then, he often remembers Fans on the central message of It ends with us.
“This is a difficult situation. I just hope everyone remembers what the film is talking about and why we did it first, “said Sklenar The Hollywood Reporter Earlier this month. “It is love and supporting women in general and helping people get through difficult moments. This film helped so many people, and I just want people to remember what it is and why we did it. »»