Blake Lively condemned his release of raw footage from the It Ends With Us set as an “unethical attempt” to manipulate the public’s perception

Blake Lively is engaged in a legal dispute with It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and violations related to the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the California Civil Code. Her legal team is responding to a 10-minute behind-the-scenes video released by Baldoni, which allegedly shows interactions between the two during filming that Lively claims were non-consensual and inappropriate.

According to Lively’s attorneys, the footage corroborates her allegations, showing Baldoni engaging in unwanted physical behavior, including attempting to kiss Lively, rubbing his face against her neck, and making personal comments about her appearance. Lively’s team states that all of this was done without prior consent or discussion, with no intimacy coordinator present to guide the scene. The video reportedly shows Lively’s discomfort, as she repeatedly leans away from Baldoni and tries to redirect the interaction, asking for a more professional approach to their characters’ dialogue.

Lively’s team emphasizes that Baldoni’s position as both co-star and director, as well as his role as the head of the studio, further complicates the power dynamics and makes his actions particularly inappropriate. They argue that any woman who has faced workplace harassment would recognize Lively’s attempts to deflect the unwanted advances, noting that no one should be forced to take defensive measures against such behavior.

In contrast, Baldoni’s legal team defends the release of the footage, asserting that it was their right to present their side of the story and claiming that the footage shows authentic moments between the two. Baldoni’s lawyer maintains that truth and authenticity are paramount, suggesting that Lively’s lawsuit represents an attempt to impose double standards on her co-star.

The video itself captures a lighthearted conversation between Lively and Baldoni, where they joke about each other’s appearances and the uncomfortable scent of Lively’s spray tan. Baldoni laughs off the remarks, but Lively’s legal team maintains that the footage was meant to manipulate public perception in Baldoni’s favor.

This legal battle continues to unfold, and it’s clear both parties are standing firm in their opposing accounts of the situation.

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