Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni for Harassment

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a coordinated smear campaign against her. In response, Baldoni has countered with a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for publishing claims related to the allegations. Meanwhile, PR executive Stephanie Jones, who has also filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and others, has issued subpoenas to several tech companies seeking information about anonymous posts allegedly involved in the smear campaign. The legal battle has intensified, with both parties preparing additional filings and Baldoni's attorney suggesting they may pursue action against Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds. Amidst this turmoil, Hollywood has largely sided with Lively, leading to significant professional fallout for Baldoni, including being dropped by his agency. Recent developments include leaked audio purportedly revealing Baldoni's perspective on his treatment during the film's premiere, but Lively's team has dismissed this as irrelevant to the core issues of harassment and defamation.