The lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment during the filming of "It Ends With Us" and claims of a "social manipulation" campaign.
December 22, 2024: Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a campaign to tarnish her reputation. The news, first reported by TMZ, details serious allegations against Baldoni, including claims of inappropriate behaviour and a coordinated effort to harm Lively personally and professionally.
According to the lawsuit, tensions between Lively and Baldoni escalated during the filming of It Ends With Us, leading to an "all-hands-on-deck meeting" to address the hostile work environment. The meeting was attended by Blake’s husband, actor Ryan Reynolds.
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The suit further alleges disturbing conduct by Baldoni, including showing nude images and videos of women to Lively, discussing his alleged past pornography addiction, and making inappropriate comments about sexual conquests and the genitalia of cast and crew members. Additionally, the lawsuit claims Baldoni made comments about Lively’s weight and referenced her late father, further exacerbating the situation.
The allegations also state that Baldoni launched a "social manipulation" campaign to damage Lively’s reputation, which negatively impacted her business ventures and caused severe emotional distress to her and her family.
Baldoni’s legal team has dismissed the claims as baseless and accused Lively of using the lawsuit to deflect from her alleged negative media image.
The rift between the two stars reportedly began making headlines earlier this year, with rumors of tension on set. At the movie's premiere, Lively and Baldoni were notably absent from joint appearances, and fans observed that none of the cast members followed Baldoni back on Instagram, despite his attempts to engage with them.
It Ends With Us continues to spark controversy, both for its behind-the-scenes drama and its public reception.
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Last Updated on December 22, 2024 by Misha Bhatia
