Blake Lively’s Legal Action Against Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively has taken legal steps against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, filing a lawsuit for sexual harassment, which includes claims of a concerted effort to tarnish her reputation.

Reports from TMZ indicate that the situation escalated to a point where an “all-hands-on-deck” meeting was necessary during the filming of their movie, It Ends With Us, to address her allegations of a hostile work environment.

Claims of Hostile Work Environment

Lively’s lawsuit claims that specific demands were put forward in this meeting, including:

• No showing of nude videos or images of women.
• No mentions of Baldoni’s alleged “pornography addiction.”
• No discussions about sexual experiences near her.
• No inquiries about Lively’s weight or references to her deceased father.

Additionally, the lawsuit claims a prohibition on additional sexual scenes that were not already in the approved script.

Baldoni’s Response

In response to these allegations, Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman labeled the accusations as “false, outrageous and intentionally salacious,” asserting that they were an attempt to repair Lively’s image. Freedman claims that Lively made multiple demands, including threats to withdraw from the project if her conditions were not met. He stated, “These claims are merely a desperate attempt to fix her negative reputation.”

The Background of the Lawsuit

The lawsuit follows months of speculation regarding tensions between the two actors. Observers noted that Baldoni was absent from joint press events, and the dynamics seemed strained during promotional activities.

As the trial progresses, the impacts of these allegations could affect future plans for sequels and ongoing collaborations within the industry.