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Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star and Director Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment, Alleges Smear Campaign

Dec 23, 2024, 07:08 PM

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director in the film 'It Ends With Us,' alleging sexual harassment and a coordinated smear campaign against her. The lawsuit, filed in the California Civil Rights Department, claims that Baldoni engaged in inappropriate behavior on set, including making sexual comments and orchestrating a campaign to damage Lively's reputation after she raised concerns about his conduct. Following the lawsuit, Baldoni was dropped by his talent agency, WME, which continues to represent Lively. The allegations have prompted public support for Lively from several celebrities, including Amber Heard, who criticized the use of social media in smear campaigns, and Lively's co-stars from 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,' America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel, who expressed solidarity with her. Additionally, the film's author, Colleen Hoover, and director Paul Feig have also voiced their support for Lively.