has found herself at the center of controversy following a about her new movie, "It Ends With Us," which deals with the sensitive issue of domestic violence. In the interview, responded to a serious question with an offhand remark that many found inappropriate. "For people who see this movie, who relate to the topics of this movie on a deeply personal level, they're really gonna want to talk to you," told during a virtual press junket last week.
"This movie is gonna affect people, and they're gonna want to tell you about their lives," Hamilton went on. "So if someone understands the themes of this movie and comes across you in public and they want to really talk to you, what's the best way for them to be able to talk to you about this? How would you recommend they go about it?" in response to the question, a comment that quickly drew criticism online. Many viewers felt her lighthearted response was out of place given the subject matter of the film.
"Maybe asking for, like, my address, or my phone number. Or, like, location share?! I could just location-share you and then we could..
." she said. Fan reaction to Lively's comments The backlash was swift, with numerous social media users expressing disappointment in .
Critics argued that she missed an opportunity to address the serious issues her film explores, suggesting she could have instead used the moment to share resources for those affected by domestic violence or to explain her discomfort with the question in a more though.