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Abigail Breslin Recalls Lawsuit In Retaliation For Speaking Up About Co-Star’s “Unprofessional” Behavior: “To Them We Are Still Just Noisy Women”

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Abigail Breslin opens up about the harsh realities of speaking up against sexism in Hollywood, recounting a lawsuit her employer filed after she addressed a co-star's 'unprofessional behavior'.
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  • Breslin heavily implied her statement was prompted by the fallout from Blake Lively's legal complaint against Justin Baldoni, a scandal that also spurred Kate Beckinsale to detail her own experiences of assault and misogyny in the industry.
  • Breslin's emotional letter highlights the double standard and harassment faced by women who dare to speak up about sexism, with her former employer taking legal action against her for addressing a male co-star's 'unprofessional behavior' on set.
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Abigail Breslin, Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Kate Beckinsale, Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Sunshine
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