Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds are taking a close friend and co-star Justin Baldoni to court over claims of inappropriate behavior on the set of “It Ends with Us.”
Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, claiming they relied on ‘cherry-picked’ communications to mislead the public. Lively counters by alleging that Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign against her after she addressed his purported behavior.
According to their respective claims, the drama unfolded behind the scenes of “It Ends with Us.” Lively alleges that Baldoni invaded her dressing room without consent during production and made her feel uncomfortable about her weight. In response, Baldoni claims he was trying to ensure on-set safety by targeting Lively’s weight.
Lively also accuses Baldoni of organizing a PR campaign to destroy her reputation after she confronted him about his behavior. Baldoni denies these allegations and claims that he was unfairly targeted by The New York Times.
The situation escalated when Lively refused to allow Baldoni to attend the film’s premiere, and eventually, they were pressured into rebranding their relationship as co-stars. A production agency also terminated its partnership with Baldoni due to pressure from Reynolds.
As the two actors take their clashing accounts to court, it remains unclear what ultimately led to the breakdown in their friendship. One thing is certain, however: the fallout from “It Ends with Us” has left an indelible mark on the Hollywood community.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/01/02/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-lawsuit-allegations-explained/77412486007