Shocking texts in Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni revealed.
Blake Lively, renowned for her role in Gossip Girl, has filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a calculated smear campaign.
Speculation about behind-the-scenes rift detailed.
It Ends With Us, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, follows the story of Lily, a woman torn between a new love and the dark truths of her past, tackling themes like domestic violence and emotional resilience.
The film’s sensitive subject matter drew scrutiny, with critics questioning how a romantic drama could appropriately address such heavy topics without sensationalizing them.
Blake Lively, who played Lily, described the role as one of the most “emotionally challenging and rewarding” of her career, praising Justin Baldoni for his “incredible vision and leadership as both director and co-star.”
Likewise, Baldoni commended Lively as a “force of nature,” saying her portrayal of Lily brought “depth and authenticity” to a complex character.
However, fans were quick to notice that despite their praise for one another during early interviews, Lively and Baldoni avoided joint promotional appearances for the film.
Observers also pointed out the stark difference in how Lively, who usually champions her projects, seemed unusually subdued during the promotional campaign.
Blake Lively’s lawsuit explained.
The legal complaint, obtained by The New York Times, details Lively’s claims of a hostile work environment during the film’s production.
Lively alleges that Baldoni’s behavior caused severe emotional distress to her and her family, including husband Ryan Reynolds and their children.
During production, Lively reportedly raised concerns about explicit material and inappropriate discussions, leading to a meeting to address her demands.
Her requests included stopping the display of inappropriate material, avoiding discussions about Baldoni’s reported past struggles, and refraining from making suggestive or personal remarks.
In response, Baldoni’s lawyer has labeled the accusations as “categorically false,” accusing Lively of fabricating stories to repair her reputation.
Support for Lively highlighted.
The controversy has garnered significant media attention, with fans and industry insiders closely monitoring developments.
Lively’s sister, Robyn Lively, publicly expressed support, stating, “Finally justice.”
Additionally, Lively’s co-stars from The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants have shown solidarity, condemning efforts to discredit her.
Author Colleen Hoover, whose novel inspired the film, also voiced support for Lively, criticizing the exploitation of serious themes to silence her.
Smear campaign against Blake Lively explained.
After the release of It Ends With Us, Blake Lively faced criticism for encouraging everyone to wear pink to the cinema, a move many felt was insensitive given the film’s serious exploration of serious topics.
Social media exploded with criticism, especially as older videos of Lively being brusque with interviewers began recirculating, further tarnishing her polished image.
One resurfaced clip showed Lively calling out an interviewer who said, “Congrats on your little bump,” with her sharply responding, “Congrats on your little bump.” The moment went viral for its biting comeback.
In another widely shared clip, she interrupts a question about her personal life, calling it “irrelevant” and rolling her eyes, which reignited debates about her alleged “diva-like” behavior.
Critics argued that these moments painted a picture of Lively as unapproachable, further complicating the narrative as rumors about on-set tensions with Justin Baldoni gained traction.
Baldoni allegedly enlisted his publicist, Jennifer Abel, and crisis PR manager, Melissa Nathan, to spread false narratives about Lively on social media.
Lively’s lawsuit claims these actions were retaliatory after she reported inappropriate on-set behavior by Baldoni.
Disturbing text messages exposed.
The lawsuit includes text messages purportedly showing Baldoni’s intent to damage Lively’s reputation through a coordinated smear campaign.
One message references using Hailey Bieber’s past controversies as a template for discrediting Lively writing, “We’ll make her the next Hailey. Spin it right.”
Another message allegedly shows Baldoni suggesting that they “leak personal details” about Lively to portray her as “difficult” and “unprofessional” on set.
This reportedly involves Baldoni mocking Lively’s concerns about inappropriate on-set behavior, calling her “too sensitive” and accusing her of “overreacting.”
In one instance, Baldoni purportedly wrote to his publicist, “Get the press to dig into her family drama—use it against her.”
These messages detail plans to coordinate stories with gossip outlets to ensure Lively’s reputation took a hit.
The drama unfolds in the public eye.
The entertainment industry watches closely as this high-profile dispute progresses.
Both Lively and Baldoni have yet to make public statements beyond their legal filings.
The unfolding drama serves as a stark reminder of the complexities and challenges within Hollywood’s working relationships.