
The legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continues to unfold, with both sides making strong accusations. Lively initially filed a complaint against Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment. She later escalated the matter into a lawsuit, naming Baldoni, his publicists, and his producing partners. In her lawsuit, Lively claims that she was subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation, alleging that Baldoni and his team engaged in a campaign to damage her reputation.
Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freeman, has strongly denied the allegations, calling Lively’s accusations ironic, considering her team’s alleged role in orchestrating a smear campaign against him. Freeman accused Lively of bullying and threatening others, claiming they have evidence to prove this pattern of behavior, which he says will be released soon. He further contends that Lively’s actions are part of an effort to repair her reputation, which has been criticized during the promotion of their joint film It Ends with Us.
Lively’s legal team has countered, asserting that the accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation are based on solid facts that will be presented in court. They describe Baldoni’s actions as “unlawful, retaliatory astroturfing” aimed at undermining Lively’s standing while she tried to protect herself and others on set.
Additionally, Baldoni has filed a libel suit against The New York Times, accusing the publication of collaborating with Lively to tarnish his reputation.
The conflict, which involves serious allegations from both sides, is expected to play out in court, with both parties preparing to present evidence to support their claims.