Producer and stylist Rhea Kapoor has come to the defence of Hollywood actress Blake Lively, who has faced growing criticism over her 'tone deaf' promotion strategy for her new film 'It Ends With Us'. The film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, has sparked controversy online, with some fans calling for Lively to be "cancelled" over her perceived 'insensitivity', apparent diva-style behaviour and 'uncomfortable' interviews during the film's promotional tour.
Lively, who stars as the protagonist in the film, has been accused of 'insensitivity' by critics who believe the film’s promotional strategies trivialize the serious themes of domestic abuse that the story addresses. Many took offence over the actress using the press interviews to promote her beauty brand, show off her fashion game and even promote her husband Ryan Reynolds' alcohol brand, instead of using the platform to promote issues of domestic violence.
