Former View star Meghan McCain had some phrases about how Blake Lively has been selling her film It Ends with Us—a narrative a few lady grappling with home abuse.

“If you’re taking on the responsibility of telling the story about a woman in a domestic violence situation, you have to be respectful that you’re representing millions and millions of women and men who are victims of domestic violence,” McCain mentioned on Wednesday’s episode of her Citizen McCain podcast, referring to a promotional clip the place Lively recommended ladies see the movie. “I was very surprised at some of her responses.”

The 39-year-old added, “I think the tone she’s setting in a lot of the press with this, saying, ‘Put on your florals and come together, girls.’”

The Age of Adaline star, recognized for her upbeat demeanor and comedic rapport together with her husband, Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, has been accused of taking a misguided method to selling the film—which is predicated on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover and covers themes of home violence and abuse.

In the movie, Lively’s character, Lily Bloom, turns into concerned with an abusive man, Ryle Kincaid, performed by director Justin Baldoni—who was rumored to have an ongoing feud along with his co-star.

However, throughout her film tour, Lively inspired cinemagoers to “bring their florals,” echoing the “wear pink” pattern round Barbie final 12 months, whereas avoiding specific mentions of home violence.

McCain expressed her discomfort with this method, saying, “I don’t want to put florals on and go with my girlfriends to watch a fun girl movie about domestic violence,” calling the suggestion “very insensitive and, quite frankly, strange.”

McCain then shifted the dialog to extra private criticism of Lively, admitting, “I don’t understand why she’s famous other than Gossip Girl and being married to Ryan Reynolds,” including, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything she’s actually in.”

“I’m also just f***ing sick of hearing about Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively,” McCain confessed towards the top of her commentary. “I’m sick of hearing about them, and I think that’s a dangerous spot for any celebrity.”

If you or somebody you already know is experiencing home violence, please name the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential help.