Heather Schwedel, a staff writer at Slate, dives into the swirling drama surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. They discuss Lively's fluctuating public image, shaped by her past roles and current controversies. The conversation explores the backlash against the film 'It Ends With Us,' revealing how promotional strategies can backfire. Insights into Baldoni’s shift from actor to advocate highlight the complexities of tackling serious themes like domestic violence in Hollywood. Finally, the couple's legal entanglements add another layer to the already complicated narrative.

Heather Schwedel, a culture staff writer at Slate, dives into the tangled web of Blake Lively's public image and her latest legal issues with Justin Baldoni regarding the film 'It Ends With Us.' The discussion covers the controversies surrounding their promotional tactics and the shifting narrative of domestic violence in cinema. Schwedel also illuminates Baldoni's evolution as a feminist advocate and critiques the dark side of public relations tactics in celebrity culture. The conversation sheds light on how these dynamics shape perceptions in Hollywood.