Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni brought Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, It Ends with Us, to life on the big screen. Despite the film receiving a mixed response, the real buzz centered around the rumored tension between Lively and Baldoni during the promotional tour.
The reported feud overshadowed the movie itself, sparking widespread media attention and public interest. Once again, Lively and Baldoni have made the headlines after Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment. As the situation unfolds, all attention remains fixed on the embattled stars of It Ends with Us.
Blake Lively Takes Legal Action
Actress Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against director and actor Justin Baldoni alleging sexual harassment and a PR campaign to sabotage her reputation. In this complaint, Lively also mentioned that matters got bad during the production of It Ends with Us which led to a meeting to address the “hostile work environment.”
Deadpool actor and Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, was also repeatedly present during this meeting.
In addition to Baldoni, Jamey Heath, the Wayfarer chief executive officer, was also named in the complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department. A lawsuit has followed the legal complaint. As the situation escalates, Lively also added in her statement to The New York Times –
“I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.“
Has Justin Baldoni Responded to the Allegations?
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s names have now been splashed on tabloids and social media all across the globe as more developments regarding the lawsuit are made. Following this lawsuit, Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman released a statement to The New York Times.
Freedman, who also represents Wayfarer Studios and its representatives said,
“It is shameful that Ms. Lively and her representatives would make such serious and categorically false accusations against Mr. Baldoni.“
The lawyer pointed out in this statement that the allegations made by Lively are “completely false,” and are a “desperate attempt” to fix her reputation following the release of It Ends With Us.
Conclusion
The feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has left people divided on social media platforms as they patiently wait for more developments and statements from both parties to help understand what’s next.
We will make sure we keep you posted with any new updates on the case, so make sure you keep a lookout!