Blake Lively has reportedly obtained text messages from Justin Baldoni’s PR team, which may serve as evidence of a smear campaign aimed at damaging her reputation. These messages, allegedly accessed through a legal subpoena, have raised eyebrows due to the lack of a formal lawsuit, with some legal experts calling it a “friendly subpoena.” This method, they speculate, may allow the involved party to claim compliance under a court order, even if the information was willingly provided.
Lively’s civil rights complaint, filed earlier this month, reveals the text messages and describes a campaign of “social manipulation” orchestrated by Baldoni’s PR team. While no lawsuit has been filed yet, the complaint suggests that legal action could be imminent. In response, Baldoni has denied the accusations, including claims of s*xual harassment and creating a toxic work environment on the set of It Ends With Us.
In addition to Lively’s legal action, Baldoni and his team are also facing a lawsuit from Stephanie Jones, head of Jonesworks PR. Jones alleges defamation and breach of contract, claiming that Baldoni’s PR representatives, Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel, stole clients and tarnished her company’s reputation in the media. Lively and Jones both reference the same set of text messages, highlighting their importance in the ongoing disputes.
Lively’s complaint also includes serious allegations of inappropriate behavior by Baldoni on the It Ends With Us set. These include showing Lively an explicit video, discussing his alleged addiction to adult content, and invading her privacy while she was nude or breastfeeding.
As this legal battle unfolds, the text messages in question are poised to play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the case. The situation continues to develop, and further updates on this high-profile controversy are expected.
