Jana Kramer Criticizes Promotion of Blake Lively's "It Ends With Us," Emphasizing Domestic Violence Awareness

Country singer Jana Kramer, who is a survivor of domestic violence, has criticized the promotion of Blake Lively's new film "It Ends With Us," arguing that it should focus more on the issue of domestic violence rather than potential drama between cast members.

Jana Kramer, a country singer and actress, has expressed her disappointment with the promotion of Blake Lively's latest film, "It Ends With Us," which is based on the best-selling novel of the same name. Kramer, who is a survivor of domestic violence, believes that the film's promotion has focused too much on alleged drama between cast members rather than on the important issue of domestic violence.

In an episode of her "Whine Down" podcast, Kramer criticized the film's promotion, stating that she believes it has taken away from the central message of domestic violence. "I would love the messaging to go to [domestic violence] with media, instead of talking about riffs and everything else. The movie is about domestic violence," Kramer explained.

Jana Kramer Criticizes Promotion of Blake Lively's "It Ends With Us," Emphasizing Domestic Violence Awareness

Kramer went on to reference a comment made by Lively during an interview with the BBC, in which the actress emphasized that domestic violence does not "define" her character in the film. "It's hard for people to talk about domestic violence when they haven't, themselves, been, in real life, had the hands of domestic violence on them," Kramer said.

Kramer, who experienced domestic violence during her first marriage, argued that domestic violence does define survivors, as it has played a significant role in her own life. "So, for people to say it doesn't define you, it does define you… It has made me who I am. And though people can say, ‘It doesn’t define you,’ it is one of the biggest pieces of me, is domestic violence, and has been the biggest thread in my life," Kramer said.

Jana Kramer Criticizes Promotion of Blake Lively's "It Ends With Us," Emphasizing Domestic Violence Awareness

Kramer's comments have sparked a discussion about the importance of giving domestic violence awareness a higher priority in media and entertainment. While "It Ends With Us" has received positive reviews for its portrayal of domestic violence, some critics have argued that the promotional tour has overshadowed the film's central message.

In addition to Kramer, other survivors of domestic violence have also expressed their concerns about the film's promotion. Many have emphasized the need for increased focus on supporting survivors and providing resources for those in need.

Jana Kramer Criticizes Promotion of Blake Lively's "It Ends With Us," Emphasizing Domestic Violence Awareness

While it is important to address and discuss potential drama between cast members of a film, it is equally crucial to ensure that the main message of the film is not lost in the process. "It Ends With Us" has the potential to raise awareness about domestic violence and provide a platform for survivors to share their stories. It is hoped that future promotions of the film will give greater emphasis to this important issue.