Abigail Breslin Addresses Workplace Misconduct

Abigail Breslin has publicly supported Blake Lively's recent sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni, reflecting on her own past experiences with misconduct in the entertainment industry. In a poignant essay shared on Tumblr and Instagram, Breslin criticized the treatment of women, stating, 'When did the word woman become synonymous with scapegoat?' She recounted her own struggles, including a lawsuit filed against her after she reported a male colleague's unprofessional behavior, which she characterized as a retaliation for speaking out. Breslin highlighted a troubling pattern of toxic masculinity, noting that her concerns were dismissed as 'hysterical.' She lamented the fading momentum of the #MeToo movement, likening it to a firework that burns bright but quickly extinguishes, leaving women feeling silenced once again. Breslin called for continued recognition and support for women who speak out against harassment and abuse.