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Heard emphasized that her settling was not an act of concession, adding, “I make this decision having lost faith in the American legal system, where my unprotected testimony served as entertainment and social media fodder.”
For Lively’s part, she noted her pursuit of legal action against the Wayfarer Studios executives was intended to uplift others facing her same predicament.
“I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct,” she wrote in a statement, “and helps protect others who may be targeted.”
Keep reading for stars who have spoken out in support of Lively amid her filing.
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