Blake Lively Sues Baldoni Amid Harassment Allegations

Blake Lively has filed a legal complaint against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign to damage her reputation. The complaint, which includes text messages as evidence, claims Baldoni and his team sought to retaliate against Lively after she addressed his inappropriate behavior on set. Baldoni's former publicist, Jennifer Jones, has also sued him, alleging contract breaches and involvement in the smear campaign. The fallout has seen public support for Lively from Hollywood figures and co-stars, including Colleen Hoover and members of 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' cast, while Baldoni's legal team denies all allegations. The controversy highlights Hollywood's ongoing struggle with workplace misconduct nearly a decade after the #MeToo movement. Sony Pictures, the film's production company, has expressed its support for Lively, condemning the alleged attacks on her reputation.