It is, in fact, the opposite of the point.
Its been disheartening to see the amount of negativity being projected online.
To start, there have been rumors of potential tensions between the cast and the films director/co-star Justin Baldoni.
Brandon Sklenar at the New York premiere of ‘It Ends With Us.‘Gotham/WireImage/Getty Images
Lively added: And while those are huge things to be, theyre not her identity.
Its meant to validate and recognize.
Its meant to instill hope.
Its meant to build courage and help people feel less alone.
Ultimately its meant to spread love and awareness.
To those chattering online, Sklenar closed his statement by asking them to consider who that gossip is helping.
He added: Ask yourself if your options are based in any fact.
Or if you simply want to be a part of something.
Lets be a part of something better together.
A part of a new story being written for women and all people everywhere.
