Blake Lively’s Accusations:
Actress Blake Lively has recently filed a legal complaint against her co-star in the movie “It Ends With Us,” Justin Baldoni. She alleges instances of sexual harassment and claims that Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign to tarnish her reputation.
Legal Filing Details:
The legal filing states that the conflict escalated following a meeting where Lively, accompanied by her husband Ryan Reynolds, addressed alleged repeated sexual harassment and disturbing behavior by Baldoni and a producer on the film.
Response from Baldoni’s Team:
Baldoni’s legal team vehemently denies the allegations, branding them as “categorically false.” They assert that they hired a crisis manager due to Lively’s threats to derail the film unless her demands were met.
On-Set Environment Concerns:
The meeting aimed to address what was described as a hostile work environment on set. Lively’s lawyers claim that both Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios’ CEO engaged in inappropriate behavior towards Lively and others during filming.
Lively’s Demands:
In response, Lively presented a list of 30 demands at the meeting, including requests to cease mentioning past addictions or making inappropriate comments. She also demanded alterations to certain scenes in the film.
Reputation-Damaging Allegations:
Lively accuses Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios of orchestrating a plan to damage her reputation as retaliation for speaking out about their behavior. This allegedly included efforts to silence her and prevent others from addressing workplace issues.
Baldoni’s Counterclaims:
Baldoni’s lawyer refutes Lively’s accusations, stating that she made unreasonable demands and threats that could have jeopardized the film. He portrays Lively’s claims as intentionally damaging with an aim to harm his client publicly.
Public Response and Film Reception
Film Success Amid Controversy:
“It Ends With Us” was successful at the box office despite criticisms about its portrayal of domestic violence. The movie resonated with audiences but faced scrutiny for potentially romanticizing abusive relationships.
Rumors of Discord Among Cast Members:
Social media hints from another co-star fueled speculations about tensions between Lively and Baldoni. Their absence from joint appearances further fueled rumors of discord within the cast.
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