Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni of Smear Campaign
Blake Lively has made legal complaint that she end with her co-star and director Justin Baldoni. The actress alleges that his director Mr. Baldoni and his team sexually harass and do deliberate attempt to tarnish her reputation.
Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Disturbing Behavior
The legal filing claims that Ms. Lively faces many time sexual harassment and “unacceptable behavior” from Mr. Baldoni and Jamey Heath, the CEO of Wayfarer Studios. The alleged misconduct prompted a meeting on January 4, 2024, where Ms. Lively’s husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, accompanied her to confront the issues.
The Contentious Meeting on Set
The meeting aimed to address what Ms. Lively described as a “hostile work environment.” During the discussion, she reportedly presented a list of 30 demands to prevent further misconduct. These included stopping inappropriate discussions about pornography addiction, ceasing sexualized comments, and ensuring no additions to sex scenes beyond what she had approved.
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Claims of Retaliation and Smear Campaign
Ms. Lively’s legal team accuses Mr. Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios of orchestrating a calculated retaliation to damage her public image. According to the complaint, this was an effort to silence her and others who spoke out about the alleged toxic environment on set.
Justin Baldoni Denies Allegations
Mr. Baldoni’s legal team has strongly denied the accusations, calling them “categorically false.” They claim Ms. Lively threatened to derail the film’s release by refusing to promote it unless her demands were met.
Fallout and Public Speculation
These rumors starts after when Ms. Lively and Mr. Baldoni did not appear at the red carpet during the film’s premiere. Co-star Brandon Sklenar also hinted at tensions in an Instagram post.
The Film’s Controversy
It Ends With Us, that based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, explores the best themes of domestic violence. While the film became a box office success, critics accused it of romancing abuse. The story follows Boston florist Lily Bloom, whom Ms. Lively follows her product as she navigates a difficult relationship with her abusive boyfriend, Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni), and her first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Scallener).
Blake Lively Speaks Out
In a statement, Ms. Lively said her legal action aims to protect others from retaliatory tactics. She denied planting negative information about Mr. Baldoni or Wayfarer Studios. At the film’s premiere, Lively spoke of her determination to honor the story’s emotional depth and empathy. She described her character, Lily, as a survivor whose identity is defined by resilience, not victimhood.
