- By Srishti Pandey
- Sat, 21 Dec 2024 10:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Blake Lively has taken legal action against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a campaign to tarnish her reputation. TMZ first reported the news, revealing that the lawsuit includes allegations of a hostile work environment and personal misconduct.
The lawsuit claims that tensions between Blake and Justin escalated during the filming of It Ends With Us. The situation reportedly became so severe that an emergency meeting was held to address the toxic atmosphere on set. Blake’s husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, was also present at the meeting.
According to the legal documents, Blake has accused Justin of inappropriate behaviour, including showing explicit videos and images, discussing his alleged past pornography addiction, and making unwelcome comments about cast and crew members' genitalia. The lawsuit also states that Justin inquired about Blake’s weight and made remarks about her late father, adding to her distress.
Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni accusing him of sexual harassment and a coordinated effort to destroy her reputation, TMZ reports. pic.twitter.com/vIbj66VB64
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Blake’s lawsuit further alleges that Justin engaged in a "social manipulation" campaign to harm her reputation. This reportedly caused significant damage to her professional life and inflicted severe emotional distress on her and her family.
In response, Justin Baldoni’s legal team has dismissed the allegations as baseless. They claim the lawsuit is an attempt by Blake to shift attention away from her own negative press.
The tension between the two stars has been a subject of speculation for months. Earlier this year, rumours of a rift surfaced when both actors attended the movie’s premiere separately. Fans also noticed that while Justin followed his co-stars on Instagram, they did not follow him back. Blake’s promotional efforts for the film were perceived as playful, in stark contrast to Justin’s more serious approach, further fueling speculation about their strained relationship.