u/RyanHudson2025

Is this another “reposting” by Sara Nathan of an article written by her sister Melissa Nathan?

Is there a settlement or isn’t there?

What is going on?

Why no statement from Lively Spokesperson while Freedman is on a “press tour”???

"In the immediate aftermath of a high-profile allegation being made, a lawsuit being filed, or a legal outcome being reached, it can be tempting to evaluate the first day response and leave it at that. “It ends with a settlement,” was the refrain I kept seeing, from serious journalists and offhand commenters alike. But it’s not over yet, not for Lively or for anyone.

The media ecosystem that profits from cases like Lively v. Wayfarer won’t stop now. And this is just one of many efforts to silence women and ultimately all victims in the wake of #MeToo. Because Hollywood was the center of the viral moment in 2017 (despite Tarana Burke starting MeToo as grassroots activism for Black girls), actresses like Heard and Lively have been some of the highest-profile targets of the backlash. The DARVO narratives used to vilify these women align perfectly with the misogynistic attitudes that have long characterized all forms of media coverage. Despite these women being wealthy, well-connected, and white, they are still considered expendable by their elite peers and become examples of what happens to victims who speak up or seek accountability. No one wants to be called “Amber 2.0.” or “the next Blake Lively” right now. Their vast resources, teams of lawyers, Met Gala invitations, and box office successes do not save them from damaged reputations, industry exile, and online abuse.

Even people who don’t care about celebrities are affected by the impact of these successful campaigns. Although they receive far less mainstream news coverage, workplace sexual harassment and domestic violence victims who are not celebrities are also facing the same DARVO narratives and online smear tactics as Lively and Heard."