Inside Blake Lively’s Lawsuit Against ‘It Ends With Us’ Co-Star Justin Baldoni
In a shocking twist for the blockbuster romance “It Ends With Us,” Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against the film’s director, Justin Baldoni, and her co-star, accusing them of harassment, retaliation, and a targeted smear campaign aimed at destroying her reputation.
The shocking allegations come after a tense press tour earlier this year, where Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, reportedly confronted Baldoni and Baldoni’s production company CEO, Steve Heath, about a toxic and hostile work environment on set.
According to the 80-page lawsuit, Lively claims that during the meeting, the men displayed disturbing content and made inappropriate comments, leading to promises to stop such behavior.
The accusations continued, with Lively alleging that Baldoni forced her to perform scenes against her will, including a controversial on-screen orgasm scene, and invasive questions about her sex life. Her complaints also highlighted a childbirth scene in which she was forced to pretend to be naked while non-essential crew members were allowed onto the set, despite her objections.
Lively claimed that these actions, along with others, were part of an ongoing campaign to discredit her. In a particularly dark twist, Lively alleged that Baldoni hired a public relations professional to create a public backlash, further tarnishing her image during the film’s press tour by portraying him as a feminist ally while simultaneously covering up mounting allegations of misconduct.
As the legal battle intensified, Lively remained determined to expose the underhanded tactics used to silence those who spoke out against the abuse. Baldoni’s legal team vehemently denied the allegations, calling them completely false and accusing Lively of fabricating lies to salvage her image amid the film’s troubled past.
The case sent shockwaves through Hollywood, sparking conversations about power dynamics and abuse in the entertainment industry and setting the stage for an explosive courtroom drama that could change the way workplace misconduct is handled in the film industry.
