Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni File Lawsuits

Blake Lively has filed a federal lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni, accusing him and his team of harassment and running a defamation campaign after she raised concerns about inappropriate behavior on the set of their film It Ends With Us. Baldoni has countered with a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for publishing Lively's allegations and related communications, claiming it was part of a smear campaign against him. Lively's lawsuit describes a toxic work environment and alleges that Baldoni pressured her to share personal details while orchestrating negative media coverage against her. Both lawsuits have sparked significant media attention and debate regarding workplace conduct in Hollywood. Baldoni's team has denied Lively's claims, describing the allegations as baseless, while insisting that they have evidence contradicting her narrative. The unfolding legal battles threaten to overshadow the film, which was initially well-received for its portrayal of domestic violence but criticized for romanticizing abuse.