America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel and Amber Tamblyn are supporting Blake Lively, just days after she filed a sexual harassment complaint against them It ends with us Co-star Justin Baldoni.

In a joint statement shared on Instagram on Sunday, December 21, the actresses, who all starred alongside Lively in the 2005 film, said The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants – expressed their support for it gossip Girl alum, 37, amid her allegations against Baldoni, 40.

“As Blake’s friends and sisters for over twenty years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against what has reportedly been aimed at destroying her reputation,” the statement began. “During filming It ends with us“We saw her muster the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and her colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a deliberate and vindictive attempt to discredit her voice that followed. “

“Most disturbing is the blatant exploitation of the stories of domestic violence survivors to silence a woman who has asked for safety. The hypocrisy is astounding,” the statement continued.

“We are humbled by the fact that a woman, even one as strong, celebrated and resourceful as our friend Blake, can face severe retaliation if she dares to demand a safe work environment,” the actresses said.

“Our sister’s courage to stand up for herself and others inspires us,” the statement concluded. “For anyone seeking more information or who would like to join this important conversation online, please read the full legal complaint in investigative reporting by Megan Twohey, Mike McIntire and Julie Tate for New York Times.”

Tamblyn, 41, added some additional comments to her Instagram Stories, writing that she was a “confidant” of Lively and remembered how “painful” the experience of filming was It ends with us was for the star.

“I am glad that all of this has come to light with solid reports and evidence. I ask that you read the full article and in particular the legal complaint at the link,” Tamblyn added, linking to the New York Times Report.

In her complaint, Lively accuses Baldoni of misconduct during production It ends with us This included showing her explicit images and videos, asking her about her personal sex life, and adding additional intimate scenes to the film that she had not originally consented to, PEOPLE previously reported. She also names lead producer Jamey Heath in the complaint as being involved in the misconduct.

The complaint states that Lively, who included her husband Ryan Reynolds, met with the film’s producers to ask Baldoni to change his behavior.

Among the protections Lively requested were “no more impromptu kisses” and “no more personal, physical touching or sexual comments from Mr. Baldoni or Mr. Heath that should be tolerated by (Blake Lively) and/or any of their employees.” , as well as any female cast or crew without their express consent,” the complaint states.

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Although Lively said Baldoni agreed to the protections, the complaint alleges that the actor then hired crisis publicists to launch a smear campaign against her on social media and in the press.

Lively says in her complaint, which is a precursor to filing a discrimination lawsuit in California, that she “suffered grief, anxiety, trauma and extreme fear” because of Baldoni’s behavior.

The complaint goes on to say that “the emotional impact on Ms. Lively was extreme, affecting not only her but also her family, including her husband and four children.”

A number of other prominent figures have spoken out in support of Lively, including the author of It ends with us Novel, Colleen Hoover. On Saturday, Hoover, 45, wrote in her own social media post that the actress was “nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient.”

“@blakelively you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met,” Hoover wrote on her Instagram Stories alongside a photo of herself and Lively hugging. “Thank you for being exactly the person you are. Never change. Never wither.”

Lively’s sister Robyn also shared her support for the actress in a post on her Instagram Stories on Saturday. Robyn included a collage of screenshots from New York Times Article summarizing the ordeal between Blake and Baldoni.

“FINALLY justice for my sister @BlakeLively,” Robyn wrote alongside the screenshots.