Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign to tarnish her reputation. According to People, tensions between the two were no secret on set, but the allegations shed new light on the behind-the-scenes turmoil. The situation escalated to the point where a production meeting was convened, involving Blake’s husband, Ryan Reynolds. However, the meeting failed to resolve the issue, prompting legal action.
The lawsuit alleges that Baldoni engaged in inappropriate behavior, including unconsented physical contact and intrusive comments about Lively’s personal life. Additionally, Lively claims to possess a series of text messages revealing Baldoni and his PR team’s strategy to discredit her publicly. One text reportedly cited a negative post about Hailey Bieber as inspiration for their campaign against her.
Baldoni’s legal team has strongly denied the accusations, with attorney Bryan Freedman calling the claims “false” and “outrageous.” Despite these denials, the lawsuit highlights the emotional toll Lively endured, not only on herself but also on her family.
The case underscores broader issues of workplace harassment and its far-reaching impact, sparking conversations about accountability in Hollywood.
