Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, co-stars of the highly-anticipated film “It Ends With Us,” have found themselves at the center of a multimillion-dollar lawsuit. The two actors engaged in a heated battle, with Lively filing a sexual harassment suit against Baldoni and his studio, Wayfarer, in December.
Baldoni responded by filing a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for an article that allegedly smeared him as part of an alleged smear campaign. In a separate lawsuit, Baldoni accused Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds of attempting to hijack “It Ends With Us” and create their own narrative.
Baldoni initially apologized to Lively in a six-minute voice note, seemingly sent after they met to discuss the now-infamous rooftop scene from the movie. The two had reportedly been frenemies on set, with sources stating that they “avoid each other like the plague.”
Lively rose to fame in the 2000s through roles in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Gossip Girl.” She portrayed Upper East Side “it girl” Serena Van Der Woodsen on the popular CW show, which premiered in 2007.
In addition to her acting career, Lively has also launched several business ventures, including a haircare line and a floral arrangements collection. However, some critics have accused her of using the film’s press tour to market these personal endeavors.
Justin Baldoni previously admitted to having an “unhealthy relationship” with adult content at a young age. He has spoken publicly about finding comfort in pornography as a way to cope with pain and emotions.
The situation between Lively and Baldoni took a turn when Baldoni accused fellow co-star Taylor Swift of allegedly pressuring him into using Lively’s rewritten scene for the film. Despite this, sources close to the two actors suggest that their friendship remains strong despite the controversy.
As the lawsuit continues to unfold, fans are left wondering what will happen next in this dramatic and tumultuous saga.
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