Blake Lively’s team fired back at Justin Baldoni, the director of It Ends With Us, after he released edited footage from the film to counter her claims of sexual harassment. The video, which shows Baldoni repeatedly touching and kissing co-star Blake Lively on set, corroborates Lively’s allegations made in her lawsuit.
Lively’s attorneys said the release was an “unethical attempt to manipulate the public” and a continuation of Baldoni’s alleged harassment and retaliation campaign. They pointed out that the video shows Lively leaning away and repeatedly asking for the characters to talk, while also highlighting her discomfort and attempts at levity to deflect unwanted touching.
The situation is ongoing in federal court, with both sides engaging in a back-and-forth media battle. Baldoni’s team has not responded to comments from Lively or her agents, but are expected to do so in the coming days.
Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni and his associates claims $400 million in damages, while another lawsuit filed by Lively against Disney for $250 million is also ongoing. The cases have sparked a heated debate about workplace harassment and the handling of allegations in Hollywood.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/01/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-video-reaction-1236263012