Breaking News: Following the Lively-Baldoni lawsuit, Breslin joined fellow actor Kate Beckinsale in speaking out against sexism she’s experienced in Hollywood… See more

“When did the word woman become synonymous with scapegoat?” She continued, “In light of recent events regarding the attempt to destroy the career and livelihood of a fellow actress and woman, I have felt compelled to write this, as I have unfortunately been subject to the same toxic masculinity throughout my life.”

Breslin claims that her attempts to fight back against sexism in her life and career were met with derision and legal action. “In my recent career, I’ve brought forward concerns about a male colleague and was deemed ‘hysterical,’” she wrote.

“I was told my fears were figments of my imagination. Now, as I’m seeing this pattern pop up more, I realize this is the norm.” Earlier, Kate Beckinsale also shared her experiences, rattling off a series of sexual harassment incidents she’s endured throughout her career and lambasting the expectation that women simply allow themselves to be victimized.

“If you mention it, you’re fucked,” Beckinsale said. “It’s supposed to be; you absorb it, and you’re somehow the homie. That has to stop. I am grateful to Blake Lively for highlighting this is not an archaic problem no one is facing. This is continuing. When it does happen, a machine goes in place to absolutely destroy you.”