LOS ANGELES, CA – Talent agency WME has severed ties with actor and director Justin Baldoni following explosive allegations of sexual harassment by his “It Ends With Us” co-star, Blake Lively.
In her detailed complaint, Lively accuses Baldoni of creating an uncomfortable and hostile work environment on the set of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel. She claims that Baldoni improvised intimate scenes without her consent, made inappropriate sexual comments, and intruded into her private space by entering her trailer unannounced while she was undressed.
Baldoni’s legal representation quickly dismissed the allegations as “false and salacious,” suggesting Lively’s claims were an attempt to salvage her own reputation after the film’s promotional activities turned sour. However, Lively countered these denials by accusing Baldoni of orchestrating a smear campaign against her in retaliation for her complaints about his conduct.
BLAKE LIVELY VS. JUSTIN BALDONI: “IT ENDS WITH US” BECOMES “IT ENDS IN COURT”
The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni intensifies as Lively’s lawsuit paints a picture of a toxic work environment. Among her allegations, Lively cites instances where Baldoni allegedly showed her nude videos, made inappropriate remarks, and even made comments about her weight, which she claims were part of a broader effort to damage her reputation.
Text messages cited in the lawsuit suggest Baldoni’s intention was to “bury” Lively’s career, escalating the conflict from mere on-set disagreements to a full-blown legal showdown.
In response, Baldoni’s team has accused Lively of being problematic on set, suggesting her behavior was a significant factor in the film’s underwhelming performance. This accusation, however, has not deterred the wave of criticism regarding the allegations of harassment and the claimed retaliatory tactics.
As this Hollywood drama unfolds, it’s clear that “It Ends With Us” has indeed ended, but not in the way anyone might have anticipated, turning into a legal battle that’s anything but dull.
