
The feud between Blake Lively
and Justin Baldoni, her
co-star and director in It Ends With Us
, involved allegations of violation
and retaliation. Lively claimed Baldoni created a hostile work environment
and attempted to damage her reputation after she raised concerns. Baldoni
denied the accusations and filed lawsuits against Lively, her husband Ryan
Reynolds
, and The New York Times, alleging defamation and career
sabotage. The legal battle reignited debates about accountability in Hollywood,
with tensions overshadowing the film’s production.
New
court documents reveal shocking details about Blake Lively’s efforts to hold
Justin Baldoni accountable—and she is not alone in her claims.
Blake Lively’s amended complaint exposes wider allegations
Blake Lively’s amended complaint alleges that she was not the
only one with concerns about Justin Baldoni’s behavior on the set of It
Ends With Us
. The filing claims Baldoni was aware of other women who felt
“uncomfortable
” and had reportedly complained about him. Text messages cited in
the lawsuit show Lively describing Baldoni and producer Jamie Heath as “creeps”
and
confiding in a friend about feeling distressed after filming.
Blake Lively’s amended complaint reveals that 3 ADDITIONAL WOMEN filed HR complaints against Justin Baldoni for misconduct on set of ‘It Ends with Us’, dating as far back as May 2023 — long before he claimed Blake tried to take over his movie. pic.twitter.com/sKLQK9132R
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The documents reveal Lively escalated her concerns to Sony
employee Ange Gianetti, the film’s representative, and that another female cast
member raised similar issues with Gianetti and a producer. Lively also
negotiated protections with Sony and Wayfarer Studios to ensure a safer set
post-strikes, including mandatory meetings to
address misconduct. Despite these measures, she expressed dread about
returning.
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While Lively fights for accountability in court, her personal life collided with the controversy in a viral Saturday Night Live
moment.
Ryan Reynolds’ SNL joke sparks backlash
The couple recently attended the Saturday Night Live
50th-anniversary special
and Ryan Reynolds made a quip that inadvertently dragged his
wife’s legal battle into the spotlight. When asked by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
how he was doing, Reynolds replied, “Great! Why, what have you heard?”
The
joke drew laughs but earned a sharp side-eye from Blake Lively, who has been vocal
about the emotional toll of her lawsuit against Baldoni.
Social media erupted over the exchange, with critics accusing the couple of downplaying serious allegations amid Lively’s ongoing harassment claims. Many condemned the timing as insensitive, arguing it undermined her distress. While Reynolds remained silent, the backlash highlighted the precarious balance between personal struggles and public personas in Hollywood, where private controversies often collide with career demands under relentless scrutiny. The incident reignited debates about accountability and the ethical responsibilities of celebrities when addressing sensitive issues in the public eye.
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