Breslin felt empathy towards Lively, feeling that her experience mirrored her own.

The production labeled these claims as hysterical and imaginary.

I had the silly and naive impression they would believe me, Breslin said.

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But it was the kind of noise I can only liken to a firework.

For Breslin, the answer is clear.

For men, it is always innocent until proven guilty.

Abigail Breslin in black outfit posing in front of a promotional backdrop.

For women it is the opposite.

The actress then touched on the behaviorBaldoniwas accused of.

Is that all we are?

Blake Lively in floral dress smiling at a public event.

Something you could take your anger and vitriol and push that into us and onto us?

To change the narrative, we do not need more women to scream.

We just need a lot more men to shut up and listen, she wrote.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni walking outdoors at night on the set of ‘It Ends With Us.

Its an easy cop-out!

To be called hysterical is sadly a typical reaction to any complaint being made.

Oh dont be silly, he didnt mean it.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in an intense conversation on a scene from ‘It Ends With Us.

Hes not like that.

All self deflection and victim blaming.

you oughta be strong to handle the victim blaming.

Abigail Breslin sitting on steps, petting a white cat.

Guys like him are repeat offenders.

I am a man, and Im shutting up and listening.

Fans of the actress stood behind her as she offered support for Blake Lively

Abigail Breslin on a scene from movie ‘Classified.

Abigail Breslin on a scene from movie ‘Classified.

Abigail Breslin holding a cat, smiling gently at the camera.

Abigail Breslin speaking into a microphone during a podcast recording.

Instagram comment discussing women’s safety measures in public spaces.

Instagram comment stating, “I am a man. And I’m shutting up and listening,” related to claims against Baldoni.

Comment on Abigail Breslin’s response to Blake Lively’s claims about Justin Baldoni, highlighting shared experiences.

Text post expressing support for speaking up about societal issues.

A tweet discussing Hollywood’s response to Amber Heard and #MeToo supporters.

Instagram comment thanking Abigail Breslin for advocating women’s rights.

Comment discussing workplace mistreatment and supporting Abigail Breslin.

Comment on Abigail Breslin’s reaction, highlighting gender support dynamics in response to Blake Lively’s claims.

Screenshot of a comment discussing fault in relation to Abigail Breslin, Blake Lively, and Justin Baldoni.

Comment from hannahproulxx urging people to listen, related to Abigail Breslin and Blake Lively’s claims.

Comment expressing gratitude, related to Abigail Breslin’s reaction involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni issue.

Comment supporting Abigail Breslin’s statement on social media.

A heartfelt comment on Abigail Breslin’s post about a past issue, mentioning #metoo and sharing a personal story.

Instagram comment discussing #MeToo, feeling validated and heartbroken.

Instagram comment by lauren.bb88: ‘This moved me to tears’ on Abigail Breslin’s post.

Comment supporting Abigail Breslin, discussing accountability issues among men.

Text critique on social media post reacting to Blake Lively claims.

Comment in support of Abigail Breslin, expressing admiration and love.

Comment about being a survivor and heartache, related to Abigail Breslin’s response to public claims.

Comment showing support for Abigail Breslin’s reaction related to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni issue.