Additional Coverage:
- Amber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively allegations against Justin Baldoni: ‘I saw this firsthand’ (nbcnews.com)
Amber Heard on Social Media’s Role in Spreading Lies
Actress Amber Heard has criticized the power of social media to spread false information, stating that she has witnessed firsthand how “a lie becomes the truth” on these platforms.
Heard’s comments come in response to a lawsuit filed by actress Blake Lively against her “It Ends With Us” co-star Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit also claims that Baldoni hired a crisis manager who used social media to attack Lively’s reputation.
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s Trial
Heard’s experience with social media manipulation stems from her high-profile defamation trial against her former husband, Johnny Depp. In that case, a jury found Heard liable for defaming Depp and awarded him millions of dollars in damages.
Allegations Against Baldoni
In Lively’s lawsuit, it is alleged that Baldoni hired a crisis communications team to launch a “retaliatory social manipulation campaign” against her during the film’s promotion. The team allegedly used social media to spread negative rumors about Lively and damage her reputation.
Response from Baldoni’s Representatives
Baldoni’s representatives have denied the allegations, stating that the crisis communications team was hired because Lively allegedly threatened to boycott the film and its promotion. They also claim that the public has been able to “make up their own minds” about the situation based on widely available information.