Blake Lively Accuses Director Justin Baldoni of Sexual Harassment and Defamation
The actress alleges misconduct on the set of 'It Ends With Us' and claims Baldoni orchestrated a campaign to damage her reputation.
- Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, the director and co-star of 'It Ends With Us,' for alleged sexual harassment during the film's production.
- The lawsuit also accuses Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath of creating a toxic work environment, including inappropriate behavior such as entering her dressing room without consent and discussing explicit personal matters.
- Lively claims Baldoni led a coordinated defamation campaign against her, citing thousands of emails and messages allegedly designed to harm her credibility and bolster his public image.
- The actress reports that her concerns about harassment and workplace misconduct led to a meeting where she sought protections, including the presence of an intimacy coordinator and restrictions on invasive behavior.
- Baldoni has denied all allegations through his lawyer, labeling them as false and defamatory, while his agency, WME, has since dropped him.