The ongoing legal dispute between 'Gossip Girl' star Blake Lively and 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni intensifies as Baldoni prepares to file a countersuit. The feud, which originated during the film's promotion, stems from accusations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment by Lively against Baldoni.
The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues into the new year as Baldoni is expected to file a countersuit against the 'Gossip Girl' star.Tensions between Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni surfaced during promotional events in the summer of 2024 where the actors notably avoided interactions, fueling rumors of a feud.
Reports later attributed the discord to post-production disagreements and an uncomfortable filming environment allegedly created by Baldoni. Amid varied accusations and public backlash, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, filing a legal complaint detailing inappropriate behaviors and retaliatory tactics. Baldoni's representatives denied these claims, suggesting Lively aimed to repair her reputation damaged by her own actions during the film's promotion. Despite these challenges, the film was released on August 9, 2024, and became a box-office success, grossing $351 million worldwide against a $25 million budget. Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni alleging sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign. Lively alleged that during the production of It Ends With Us, Baldoni engaged in unapproved physical intimacy, attempted to include nudity and graphic scenes not in the script, and did so without an intimacy coordinator. She claimed Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath repeatedly entered her trailer uninvited during private moments, including breastfeeding. However, Baldoni included text messages allegedly from Lively suggesting she invited him into her trailer, even during private moments. 'Lively also established very early that it was acceptable to be present while Lively was breastfeeding,' an attorney for Baldoni wrote in his lawsuit against the New York Times
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