Blake Lively's brother-in-law Bart Johnson has broken his silence to support the actress amidst the controversy surrounding her latest film it ends with us Johnson known for his role in High School Musical is the first of Lively's family or friends to publicly address the backlash she has faced the 37-year-old actress has been criticized for not handling the issue of domestic abuse with enough sensitivity in the film and for allegedly mistreating co-star Justin baldoni this scrutiny has led Lively to retreat from the public eye in defense of lively Johnson took to social media to address the criticism he responded to a user who accused Lively of promoting happiness while neglecting the victims of domestic violence Johnson reassured supporters saying I'm really sorry you feel that way I'm sure you have a huge heart and want the best I can promise you the truth has not come out yet Blake worked harder on this film than anything I've seen her do my entire life because it meant so much to her Johnson 53 also addressed another comment by stating the message is in the book and in the movie not in short clips SL inters she is the reason the message this movie is getting out were mistakes made yes I make mistakes in life but they aren't under a microscope anyway I respect your views I got nothing but love for you Johnson's comments highlight the support Lively has from her family despite the ongoing criticism