Blake Lively Files Complaint Against Justin Baldoni for Alleged Sexual Misconduct on 'It Ends with Us' Set
Blake Lively has filed a legal complaint against her "It Ends with Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a subsequent smear campaign. The complaint, filed with the California Civil Rights Department, details several instances of misconduct during the filming of the movie. Lively claims that Baldoni made inappropriate comments, showed her nude videos, and engaged in discussions about his sexual encounters, some of which allegedly involved non-consensual acts. These actions caused her significant emotional distress.
The film "It Ends with Us," based on Colleen Hoover's 2016 novel, centers around themes of domestic violence. Despite its commercial success, grossing over $350 million at the box office, the movie faced criticism for potentially glamorizing abuse and for the behind-the-scenes conflicts between Lively and Baldoni. These tensions were evident during the promotional activities, where the co-stars did not appear together at events and showed a noticeable rift in their public interactions.
Baldoni's attorney has denied all allegations, labeling them as false and intentionally salacious, and accused Lively of trying to fix her negative reputation by making these claims. The controversy has had a significant impact on Lively, who expressed fear for her career and concern about the potential long-term effects on her professional image.
