Justin Baldoni and several others filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times following its reporting on costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment. The lawsuit alleges that Lively pursued a smear campaign against Baldoni and “cherry picked” communications to omit key details. The New York Times is standing by its story and plans to defend against the lawsuit, while Lively’s attorneys claim the lawsuit is based on an “obviously false premise.” Lively also filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in New York, mirroring her earlier claims in California. TMZ reported that Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and emotional distress, while Baldoni’s lawyer denied the allegations.
Prior to the release of “It Ends With Us” in theaters, fans speculated about a possible rift between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, partially linked to the movie’s final cut. Fans noticed that Lively does not follow Baldoni on Instagram, and there were no big cast photos from the New York City premiere. Lively promoted the movie with other costars, while Baldoni appeared on author Colleen Hoover’s Instagram while filming. Lively further added to the speculation by mentioning that her husband, Ryan Reynolds, helped with a scene in the film. Lively allegedly asked for a cut of the movie before it was finalized, but it is unclear if any of this was used in the final version.
Despite rumors of tension, Baldoni has praised Lively throughout the press tour and even suggested she direct the possible sequel to the film. Baldoni expressed that Lively is ready to direct, and he needed a break after starring and directing the movie. While there have been rumors of a falling out between the two, all parties agreed on the final cut of the film. “It Ends With Us” is now playing in theaters, and if anyone is experiencing domestic violence, they can seek support from the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
Overall, the content discusses the legal disputes and tensions between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni surrounding the film “It Ends With Us.” The lawsuit filed by Baldoni and others against The New York Times and Lively after her sexual harassment claim, the speculations of a rift between the two actors, and the behind-the-scenes actions surrounding the film’s production are highlighted. Despite the rumors and lawsuits, Baldoni continues to praise Lively and suggests she could direct a possible sequel. The article also provides resources for those dealing with domestic violence and encourages seeking help if needed.
