Lively reportedly demanded that Baldoni not add any sex scenes beyond those initially approved in the film’s script. Sony Pictures confirmed that they supported her requests.
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Coordinated Smear Campaign
The complaint further alleges that Baldoni orchestrated a campaign to “destroy” Lively’s reputation after she raised concerns about his conduct.
The filing includes excerpts from thousands of pages of text messages and emails obtained via subpoena, detailing plans by Baldoni and his PR team to push back against Lively if her accusations became public.
“Mr. Baldoni and his Wayfarer associates embarked on a sophisticated press and digital plan in retaliation for Ms. Lively exercising her legally protected right to speak up about their misconduct on the set, with the additional objective of intimidating her and anyone else from revealing in public what actually occurred,” the complaint states.
Messages included in the complaint reveal members of Baldoni’s PR team celebrating social media posts that appeared to support the filmmaker over Lively.
