wear your florals,” drew particular ire from users who criticized that message as “tone deaf” and a “massive disappointment.”CNN has reached out to representatives for Lively and Sony Pictures for comment. Intimate partner violence affects all genders, including more than 12 million people every year in the United States. Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence,” she wrote on the story. When Hamilton asked her what she would say to someone who approached her in public about domestic violence, Lively joked about the “logistics” of how she would have to share her phone number, address or location, which many felt was flippant. Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with intimate partner violence, there are resources available, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

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