Blake Lively is currently embroiled in a significant legal battle with It Ends With Us director and co-star, Justin Baldoni, as allegations and counterclaims come to light. Her husband, Ryan Reynolds, has expressed his pride in Blake’s bravery to stand up for herself and pursue justice.
Blake, 37, has faced negative criticism and old accusations of being a “mean girl” during promotions for the August release of It Ends With Us. However, on December 20, she took legal action, filing a complaint against Baldoni for sexual harassment and retaliation. Her allegations include inappropriate behavior such as Baldoni discussing his personal sex life openly, allowing nonessential crew members to be present during her nude scenes, entering her trailer while she was breastfeeding, and attempting to add unnecessary sexual content to the film. Additionally, she claims Baldoni made weight-shaming remarks towards her.
Baldoni’s legal team has denied the allegations, calling them “completely false.” On December 31, he filed a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, claiming the publication misreported Blake’s allegations and suggesting that further legal action could follow. His lawyers have vowed to present evidence to refute the claims, labeling the narrative as “demonstrably false.”
Blake’s legal team has countered with evidence that allegedly shows Baldoni’s PR team organizing a campaign to damage Blake’s reputation. This smear campaign, they claim, began after Blake unfollowed Baldoni on social media, which prompted his team to retaliate by employing crisis-management tactics. The legal team has stated that this campaign left Blake and her family, including Ryan Reynolds and their four children, deeply affected.
Amid the legal drama, Ryan Reynolds, 48, has been a strong pillar of support for Blake. A source revealed, “Ryan is so proud of Blake for standing up for herself. She is going to see this fight through to the end.”
As the legal conflict intensifies, Blake Lively is determined to seek justice, with the full backing of Ryan and her family. She hopes that through this battle, not only will her name be cleared, but that it will also shine a light on the damaging impact of retaliation and help foster a safer and more respectful environment for others in the industry.