Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni Over Harassment and Alleged Smear Campaign

The legal battle between the 'It Ends With Us' stars intensifies with allegations of misconduct, retaliatory tactics, and countersuits.

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against co-star and director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign to damage her reputation after she raised concerns about on-set misconduct.
The lawsuit includes allegations of inappropriate behavior by Baldoni, such as unsolicited physical contact, sexual remarks, and creating a hostile work environment during the filming of 'It Ends With Us.'
Text messages and emails obtained in legal filings suggest Baldoni's PR team planned to manipulate public opinion against Lively, including efforts to spread negative narratives about her online.
Baldoni has denied the allegations, claiming they are part of an effort by Lively to improve her public image, and has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against New York Times for its reporting on the case.
The fallout has led to industry backlash, with Baldoni losing a talent agency and an award for gender advocacy, while Lively has received public support from celebrities and the film's author, Colleen Hoover.