The once-promising collaboration between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni on the film It Ends with Us has devolved into a complex legal battle. It is a legal nightmare come true marked by allegations of sexual harassment, defamation, and retaliatory smear campaigns.
The dispute has not only strained professional relationships but also led to significant fallout throughout the entertainment industry.
And So, It Begins
In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, accusing her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment during the filming of It Ends with Us.
She alleged that Baldoni engaged in inappropriate behavior, including entering her trailer uninvited and making suggestive comments. Lively also claimed that after voicing her concerns, Baldoni and his associates orchestrated a smear campaign to tarnish her reputation.
Escalation and Counterclaims
Following Lively’s complaint, The New York Times published an investigation detailing the alleged retaliatory actions taken against her.
