Actor Blake Lively is seeking damages from her “It Ends With Us” costar Justin Baldoni after she sued him for alleged sexual harassment and retaliation. In a court filing, Lively’s lawyers called Baldoni’s countersuit “a profound abuse of the legal process.” The countersuit accused Lively of defamation and extortion.
Baldoni had initially sued Lively in December, accusing her of defaming him and his companies, which he claims were damaged by her allegations. He also sought $400 million in damages.
Lively initially claimed that Baldoni subjected her to sexual harassment and retaliation after she privately spoke out about alleged misconduct on the movie set.
Reynolds, Lively’s husband, is also a defendant in Baldoni’s countersuit, but lawyers for Reynolds have argued that he should be dismissed from the case. They claim that Baldoni’s actions were aimed at harming Lively alone.
The lawsuit has sparked controversy over the film “It Ends With Us,” which has been praised for its portrayal of domestic violence. However, there have been rumors of tension between Lively and Baldoni during filming, with some speculating about their relationship after the movie was released to critical acclaim.
Lively’s career has spanned films and TV shows including “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Gossip Girl.” She is married to actor Ryan Reynolds.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/justin-baldoni-blake-lively-8672023a7db5906974d1416870e87d57