Justin Baldoni is currently embroiled in a heated legal battle with his It Ends With Us costar Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Baldoni recently took a break from the drama, enjoying a beach trip in Maui, where he was spotted flaunting his abs and flashing a smile, despite the ongoing tension surrounding his lawsuit.
The lawsuit, filed by Baldoni, accuses Lively and Reynolds of hijacking the production and marketing of the film, even though he was the director. He claims that the couple used their significant influence to damage his reputation and the reputation of other members of the production team, citing the manipulation of media reports, including false sexual harassment allegations. In his statement, Baldoni described the situation as one where the power couple “stole an entire film” from the director and the studio.
Additionally, Baldoni alleged that Lively played a key role in instigating a feud on set, specifically with co-star Isabela Ferrer, claiming that Lively encouraged Ferrer and other cast members to distance themselves from him. Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, claimed the lawsuit is backed by substantial, unaltered evidence, refuting Lively’s claims and accusing her of using doctored information to support her accusations.
In a recent interview with TMZ, Baldoni expressed that he is relying on “faith” and the support of his “amazing friends and family” as he navigates this contentious legal dispute. This lawsuit follows a countersuit filed by Lively, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a campaign to ruin her reputation. The legal clash between the two continues to escalate, attracting considerable attention.