Blake Lively’s response to Justin Baldoni releasing unseen footage exposed.
Blake Lively’s legal team is making waves after accusing Justin Baldoni of releasing a “damning” video from the set of It Ends With Us, where the two actors share some very intimate moments.
Lively’s lawsuit explained.
This incident is just the latest chapter in a bitter dispute that began to boil over last month, when Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni for his behavior on the It Ends With Us set.
On December 21, Lively made her complaint public, accusing Baldoni of bad behavior on set.
The claims were detailed in a New York Times report that added fuel to the fire.
She accused Baldoni of repeatedly attempting to kiss her, touching her without consent, and engaging in other inappropriate physical actions, such as rubbing his face and mouth against her neck.
Baldoni’s lawsuit profiled.
In an explosive counterattack, Baldoni filed a lawsuit against The New York Times on December 31 for $250 million, calling their report biased and altered.
Despite Baldoni’s legal challenges, The Times has refused to retract its story, and their legal representatives have made it clear that they will vigorously defend their reporting.
In the same week, Baldoni sued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for $400 million, accusing them of spreading false claims and distorting the facts.
Baldoni argues that the Times selectively edited communications and relied solely on Blake Lively’s “self-serving” narrative, challenging the validity of their report.
Lively’s legal team didn’t hold back, calling Baldoni’s countersuit another “chapter in the abuser playbook.” The war of words is escalating, with no end in sight.
With each side claiming the moral high ground, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to see where the truth lies in this highly publicized feud.
Now, Justin Baldoni is attempting to defend himself by releasing raw footage from It Ends With Us, arguing it shows the interactions with Blake Lively were professional and within the scope of their scripted roles, contrary to the harassment allegations.
Shocking footage described.
The video, shot during the production of the 2024 domestic violence film, shows Lively and Baldoni engaging in what her lawyers argue is unprofessional and uncomfortable behavior.
The raw video captures Baldoni repeatedly leaning in toward Lively, allegedly attempting to kiss her and touching her in ways she did not consent to.
The video shows the two actors slow dancing in a bar, holding each other close while chatting about their spouses—Ryan Reynolds and Emily Baldoni, respectively.
While the video includes moments of playful banter, such as Lively joking about Baldoni’s nose, her team insists that the physical closeness is a line crossed.
In the footage, Baldoni leans in to kiss Lively’s neck, but she responds by suggesting it would be more romantic for them to simply talk, a stark contrast to his advances.
At one point in the footage, Lively quips that she feels “so nosey,” to which Baldoni responds by acknowledging the size of his nose—awkward tension clearly hanging in the air.
Blake Lively’s response to footage unveiled.
The Gossip Girl star’s legal representatives have come out swinging, claiming the footage directly supports their client’s claims of sexual harassment.
Lively’s team alleges that Baldoni’s release of the 10-minute video was an attempt to “get ahead” of the damaging evidence that was about to be unveiled.
According to the statement from her attorneys, Baldoni’s actions in the video “corroborate” the claims of s***** harassment detailed in Lively’s lawsuit filed in late December.
Lively’s legal team insists that every moment in the video was improvised by Baldoni with no prior consent or discussion with Lively, and shockingly, no intimacy coordinator was present.
Lively’s team further asserts that Baldoni wasn’t just her co-star—he was also the director, the head of the studio, and essentially, her boss on set.
The statement also claims that Lively was visibly uncomfortable, “leaning away” from Baldoni and repeatedly asking him to stick to a more professional scene where their characters simply talk.
Her lawyers are also accusing Baldoni of using the video release to manipulate the public and distract from the damaging accusations coming his way.
Lively’s legal team describes the release of the video as part of a “harassment and retaliatory campaign,” aiming to shift the narrative before the case goes to court.
Baldoni’s defence of video detailed.
In response, Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, argues that the video shows nothing more than the actors performing their roles.
The video, according to Freedman, depicts Lively and Baldoni as their characters, falling in love and longing for each other, which he argues is “within the scope” of the scene.
The high-profile legal battle continues.
As the legal battle rages on, both Lively and Baldoni remain at odds, each side refusing to back down in this high-stakes war for reputations.
Lively’s team accuses Baldoni of manipulating the narrative through media leaks, while Baldoni’s team insists that the accusations against him are baseless.
Every move by Lively and Baldoni is under intense scrutiny, with each new development in the case only increasing the drama and tension surrounding their dispute.
The release of the video may just be the beginning of an even more explosive legal battle. With both parties digging in their heels, the public’s eyes are glued to this shocking saga.