Blake Lively has filed a serious legal complaint against Justin Baldoni, her co-star in "It Ends With Us," alleging sexual harassment and a coordinated effort to damage her public image. The accusations stem from a troubling meeting to discuss inappropriate behavior and working conditions on set, which she attended with her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni of Sexual Harassment and Smear Campaign
Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni of Sexual Harassment and Smear Campaign
Blake Lively claims her co-star Justin Baldoni has waged a smear campaign against her amidst allegations of sexual harassment and hostile work conditions.
In the legal documents, Lively asserts that Baldoni and his team retaliated against her after she brought up these concerns. Her legal filing claims that Baldoni and studio executives engaged in a series of unwelcome actions that contributed to a hostile work environment. The meeting, held on January 4, 2023, included multiple parties involved in the film's production and sought to address various issues that were affecting the cast and crew.
Lively's team alleges that Baldoni's actions resulted in a carefully orchestrated plan to undermine her image within the industry. The complaint assesses numerous specific demands made by Lively aimed at curbing the inappropriate behavior exhibited by Baldoni and his associates. These include requests to avoid discussions surrounding Baldoni's alleged addiction issues and ensuring that no further graphic content was added to the script without her approval.
Baldoni's legal representation has vehemently denied all allegations, labeling them as false and damaging. His attorney claimed that Lively was the one making unreasonable demands and threatening the film’s success unless her conditions were met. Following these developments, Baldoni's team has suggested that Lively's intentions may have been to manipulate the narrative for self-serving purposes.
Lively responded to the accusations, emphasizing that the legal action taken is a move to shed light on damaging practices within the industry and protect others from similar experiences. Despite the turmoil surrounding the film, which showcases a sensitive subject matter related to domestic violence, it has achieved box office success, fueling ongoing discussion regarding its portrayal of complex themes.
The actress shared her hopes that her fight against this alleged misconduct will inspire and empower others to speak out against such behavior in the industry. "It Ends With Us" draws attention to the intricacies of love and abuse, as portrayed through Lively's character Lily Bloom, and adds a layer of real-life implications with the ongoing dispute between the leading actors.
Lively's team alleges that Baldoni's actions resulted in a carefully orchestrated plan to undermine her image within the industry. The complaint assesses numerous specific demands made by Lively aimed at curbing the inappropriate behavior exhibited by Baldoni and his associates. These include requests to avoid discussions surrounding Baldoni's alleged addiction issues and ensuring that no further graphic content was added to the script without her approval.
Baldoni's legal representation has vehemently denied all allegations, labeling them as false and damaging. His attorney claimed that Lively was the one making unreasonable demands and threatening the film’s success unless her conditions were met. Following these developments, Baldoni's team has suggested that Lively's intentions may have been to manipulate the narrative for self-serving purposes.
Lively responded to the accusations, emphasizing that the legal action taken is a move to shed light on damaging practices within the industry and protect others from similar experiences. Despite the turmoil surrounding the film, which showcases a sensitive subject matter related to domestic violence, it has achieved box office success, fueling ongoing discussion regarding its portrayal of complex themes.
The actress shared her hopes that her fight against this alleged misconduct will inspire and empower others to speak out against such behavior in the industry. "It Ends With Us" draws attention to the intricacies of love and abuse, as portrayed through Lively's character Lily Bloom, and adds a layer of real-life implications with the ongoing dispute between the leading actors.
