Blake Lively has filed a legal complaint against her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign.
The lawsuit details a series of on-set demands Lively made to address the alleged misconduct and establish professional boundaries.
These demands included:
Prohibiting the display of nude videos or images of women to her.
Ceasing discussions about Baldoni’s alleged past pornography addiction.
Avoiding conversations about sexual experiences in her presence.
Refraining from mentioning the genitalia of cast and crew members.
Not inquiring about her weight or personal matters, such as her late father.
Lively’s complaint alleges that Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath created a toxic work environment by making inappropriate comments, engaging in unwanted physical contact, and invading her privacy.
She further claims that after she raised concerns, Baldoni and Heath orchestrated a smear campaign to damage her reputation, employing public relations strategists to disseminate negative stories and manipulate social media narratives against her.
In response to the allegations, Baldoni has been dropped by his talent agency, WME.
He has denied the claims, with his lawyer describing them as “false and salacious.”
Author Colleen Hoover, whose novel serves as the basis for “It Ends With Us,” has expressed support for Lively, encouraging her to “never change.”
This case highlights ongoing concerns about workplace harassment in the entertainment industry and underscores the importance of establishing clear professional boundaries to ensure a safe working environment for all individuals involved.