Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are closer than ever on their outing in NYC

Meanwhile, other members of the cast, including Brandon Sklenarwho played Atlas in the film, wasted no time in gossip Girl Alum and author of the book Colleen Hooverfrom the online review.

“To denigrate the women who put so much heart and soul into this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and distracts from what this film is about,” he wrote in an Instagram post on August 20. “It is actually the opposite of the issue.”

Blake’s family also defended her fiercely on social media. In fact, her brother-in-law Bart Johnson—Coach Bolton played in the High School Musical Franchise – recently echoed Brandon’s sentiments.

“I can promise you the truth has not come out yet,” he wrote in response to an Instagram comment criticizing his sister-in-law. “Blake worked harder on this film than anything I’ve seen her do in my entire life. Because it meant so much to her.”

Despite all the adversity, Blake has also made one thing clear: she and Ryan will stick together through good times and bad.

“He collaborates on everything I do,” she told E! News last month. “I collaborate on everything he does. So his victories and his celebrations are mine and mine are his.”