Blake Livelys brother-in-lawBart Johnsonis defending theIt Ends With Usstar amid rumors of behind-the-scenes drama.
TheHigh School Musicalalum, married to Livelys sister Robyn Lively, shut down a fans claim about theGossip Girlalum.
Johnson celebrated Livelys birthday this week with a post in her honor.
Bart Johnson and Blake LivelyJohn Nacion / Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images
Im sure you have a huge heart and want the best.
I can promise you the truth has not come out yet, Johnson replied.
Blake worked harder on this film than anything Ive seen her do my entire life.
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Because it meant so much to her.
Johnson continued, The message is in the book.
And in the movie.
Not in short clips / interviews.
She is the reason the message / this movie / is getting out.
I make mistakes in life.
But they arent under a microscope.
Anyway, I respect your views.
I got nothing but love for you.
It Ends With Usis an adaptation of the 2016 Colleen Hoover novel of the same name.
The book takes on themes like domestic abuse and toxic relationships.
Tension among the leading stars was noticeable during the press tour to promote the movie.
Baldoni and Lively did not appear together at the films premiere, nor did they have any joint interviews.
Amid the rumored drama, Baldonihiredcrisis PR management.
In a second response, Johnson said, The truth hasnt come out yet.
