Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively for $400 Million

Justin Baldoni has filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Colleen Hoover, alleging defamation, civil extortion, and invasion of privacy stemming from the production of 'It Ends With Us.' Baldoni claims that Lively influenced cast members to shun him, creating a false narrative of guilt following her accusations of sexual harassment against him in December 2024. The lawsuit details how Lively and her husband unfollowed him on social media, which contributed to the perception that Baldoni had committed a serious wrongdoing. Baldoni's legal team cites supportive text messages from cast member Isabela Ferrer prior to the alleged shunning, which they argue contradicts the subsequent distancing by the cast. Lively's initial lawsuit accused Baldoni of creating a hostile work environment, which he vehemently denies, suggesting her claims are attempts to restore her public image. Both parties have not yet commented extensively on the ongoing legal battle as it unfolds.