Overview

• Storyboard artist Talia Spencer alleged Blake Lively sought to take control of 'It Ends With Us,' compromising Justin Baldoni's original vision for the film.
• Spencer described Baldoni as a kind and respectful director, contrasting with accusations of sexual harassment and retaliatory behavior by Lively.
• Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni alleges sexual harassment and emotional distress, while Baldoni countersued for defamation and civil extortion, seeking $400 million in damages.
• Baldoni's countersuit claims Lively exceeded her contractual entitlements by interfering in script rewrites, wardrobe decisions, and film editing.
• The legal battle, which began in late 2024, is set for trial in March 2026, with both sides denying the other's allegations.