Actor and director Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively for $400 million, accusing her of orchestrating a smear campaign against him after he directed the film adaptation of her novel, 'It Ends With Us'. Baldoni claims Lively induced other cast members to shun him on social media and spread false accusations of misconduct, causing irreparable damage to his reputation.
Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively for $400 million, alleging that she orchestrated a smear campaign against him after he directed the film adaptation of her novel, ' It Ends With Us '. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Baldoni claims Lively induced other cast members to shun him on social media, creating a false impression that he had committed wrongdoing.
He asserts that Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and the book's author Colleen Hoover unfollowed him on social media, and other cast members followed suit. Baldoni's lawsuit states that this unfollowing was done without warning or communication, contrasting sharply with the previous warm reception he had received from the cast. Baldoni's legal team cited alleged text messages from cast member Isabela Ferrer expressing positive sentiments towards Baldoni's directing and his demeanor on set. This, they claim, contradicts the narrative of misconduct pushed by Lively. The lawsuit also points to a December 2024 statement from Lively accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Lively alleged that he created a hostile work environment and caused her significant emotional distress. However, Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, vehemently denies these accusations, stating that Lively filed the suit to repair her damaged reputation and reframe the narrative surrounding the film's production. Following the New York Times' publication of Lively's allegations, she received public support from several cast members, including Brandon Sklenar and Jenny Slate, as well as Hoover, who also served as an executive producer. Hoover expressed her admiration for Lively's resilience and honesty, but Baldoni's legal team maintains that Lively's claims are unfounded and motivated by self-interest. They stand confident in their extensive evidence, asserting that the truth will prevail and expose Lively's attempts to manipulate the media for personal gain. Baldoni's lawsuit seeks to clear his name and hold those responsible for the alleged smear campaign accountable
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