Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment and Reputation Sabotage

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a campaign to damage her reputation, TMZ reports. The allegations stem from their collaboration on their latest film It Ends with Us.

Lively’s lawsuit details an alleged hostile work environment during the production, citing a meeting in which she demanded an end to what she described as inappropriate behavior by Baldoni. Among the accusations are claims that Baldoni referenced his alleged “pornography addiction,” made inappropriate comments about sexual exploits, discussed the genitalia of cast and crew members, inquired about Lively’s weight, and made remarks about her deceased father.

According to TMZ, Lively’s demands included:

• Ceasing the display of nude images or videos of women in her presence.
• No further discussions about Baldoni’s alleged pornography addiction.
• No more inappropriate comments about sexual conquests.
• Ending remarks about the genitalia of cast and crew members.
• No more inquiries about her weight.
• An end to references to her late father.

Justin Baldoni Responds Through Legal Representation

Justin Baldoni’s attorney has vehemently denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a “desperate attempt” by Lively to salvage her reputation. In a statement to TMZ, Baldoni’s lawyer said:

“It is shameful that Ms. Lively and her representatives would make such serious and categorically false accusations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and its representatives, as yet another desperate attempt to ‘fix’ her negative reputation. This reputation was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film, including interviews and press activities that were observed publicly, in real-time and unedited, allowing the internet to generate its own views and opinions.”

The attorney further claimed that the production’s decision to involve crisis management expert Melissa Nathan was a response to alleged “multiple demands and threats” made by Lively during filming.

Fallout and Industry Reaction

The lawsuit has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, drawing mixed reactions from fans and industry insiders. While some have expressed support for Lively’s decision to speak out, others are waiting for more details to emerge. Neither Lively nor Baldoni has commented publicly on the lawsuit outside of the legal filings.

Both parties are expected to present their cases in court, and the legal proceedings could provide further insight into the alleged events behind the scenes of It Ends with Us.