Blake Lively has filed a legal complaint against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director of the film 'It Ends With Us', accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a campaign to damage her reputation. The complaint, submitted to the California Civil Rights Department in December 2024, details a hostile work environment and alleges that Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, engaged in a sophisticated plan to 'destroy her reputation'.
The 80-page document includes claims that Lively and her employees were subjected to inappropriate discussions about sex, exposure to nude images, and unwanted physical touching. It also alleges that Baldoni made inquiries about Lively's weight to her trainer without her consent and added sexual content to scenes beyond the script. Lively's legal action follows months of tension between the two stars, which became apparent during the film's press tour and premiere in August 2024.
In response, Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has called the allegations 'completely false'. The talent agency WME dropped Baldoni shortly after the accusations were made public. Meanwhile, several celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Amy Schumer, have voiced support for Lively. The film's co-star Brandon Sklenar also previously defended Lively against online speculation.
The legal filing is a precursor to a potential lawsuit, and the feud continues to unfold in court and in the media.
