Abigail Breslin says she was branded ‘hysterical’ after reporting male co-star’s ‘unprofessional behaviour’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Abigail Breslin has recalled being deemed “hysterical” when she reported a male co-star’s “unprofessional behaviour” during filming for an unnamed movie. The experience left me with a lot of questions, of the professionals in my industry, of the public, and of men.” Breslin asked a number of questions such as, “To the public…Why are we so always so excited to see the takedown of a woman?” and “When did the word woman become synonymous with scapegoat?” open image in gallery Abigail Breslin pictured in 2021 Breslin ended her post by asking: “Why are we always so quick to defend a man after he is accused of bad behavior, but if a woman speaks out … she’s clearly a liar? Though the film’s distributors, Sony Pictures, approved Lively’s requests, the lawsuit said, Baldoni began a campaign to “destroy” the Age of Adaline star’s reputation in response. After the filing was made public, Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman called Lively’s allegations “false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt”.