Actress Blake Lively filed a legal complaint against director Justin Baldoni and others, alleging sexual harassment and a coordinated PR campaign to damage her reputation. Lively claims Baldoni engaged in inappropriate behavior during the filming of 'It Ends With Us,' and retaliated against her when she reported it. She also accuses Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath of creating a hostile work environment.
Slate said in an exclusive statement to TODAY.com that she stands by her “loyal friend” and “trusted source of emotional support.” against Justin Baldoni , who directed and costarred in the film. In the complaint, Lively accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment and partaking in a smear campaign with intention to harm her reputation.
She continued: “What has been revealed about the attack on Blake is terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening. I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side.” while filming “It Ends with Us.” She also said Baldoni retaliated and participated in a PR campaign to ruin her reputation ahead of the film’s Aug. 9 release.
“I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted,” Lively said in a Dec. 21 statement to TODAY.com.
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