Blake Lively’s response to being sued by Justin Baldoni exposed.
Hollywood is ablaze with a legal showdown between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Blake Lively’s lawsuit unveiled.
Despite the behind-the-scenes drama, the film grossed $350 million globally.
In December 2024, Lively filed a complaint accusing Baldoni of s***** harassment and retaliation.
She presented messages and emails as evidence to support her claims.
Baldoni vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as false and retaliatory.
Baldoni’s lawsuit profiled.
Baldoni has slapped Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane with a staggering $400 million lawsuit.
The suit alleges defamation, civil extortion, and interference with contractual relations.
Baldoni claims Lively orchestrated a smear campaign to wrest creative control of their film, “It Ends With Us.”
He responded by suing The New York Times for $250 million over their coverage of Lively’s claims.
The lawsuit alleges the newspaper’s reporting was biased and damaging.
Adding another twist, Baldoni’s suit mentions a meeting at Lively and Reynolds’ NYC penthouse.
During this meeting, Taylor Swift allegedly made an appearance.
Baldoni claims the meeting felt more like an ambush than a collaboration.
He included a text where Lively compared herself to “Game of Thrones” character Daenerys Targaryen.
Baldoni also alleges that Reynolds confronted him about the harassment claims during a production meeting.
He asserts that Lively’s actions were part of a strategy to ruin his career and reputation.
Baldoni’s lawsuit seeks no less than $400 million in damages.
He claims Lively’s actions were a calculated attempt to seize control of the film.
Baldoni’s legal woes have impacted his career, including losing representation by William Morris Endeavor.
Additionally, an award from Vital Voices was rescinded amid the controversy.
Tensions on It Ends With Us set explained.
Tensions reportedly began during production, with Baldoni feeling “sidelined” by Lively’s decisions.
Sources revealed a divide on set, with “team Blake” and “team Justin” camps forming.
Lively, a producer on the film, allegedly made script and wardrobe changes without consulting Baldoni.
An insider claimed, “[Justin] was made to feel that his vision wasn’t as important as Blake’s.”
Industry figures have reacted, with some supporting Lively and others entangled in the disputes.
Blake Lively’s response to Baldoni’s lawsuit revealed.
Lively’s legal team fired back, stating, “This is an age-old story: A woman speaks up… and the abuser attempts to turn the tables.”
They accuse Baldoni of employing DARVO tactics: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender.
The team emphasizes that Baldoni’s lawsuit is retaliation against Lively’s harassment allegations.
They argue he’s trying to “overwhelm the public’s ability to understand” the situation.
Lively’s team maintains that her allegations are legitimate and that Baldoni aims to silence her.
They state, “The strategy of attacking the woman is desperate… and it will fail.”
As this legal drama unfolds, Hollywood watches closely, awaiting the next bombshell revelation.