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Blake Lively Sues Justin Baldoni for Sexual Harassment in It Ends With Us, Cites Smear Campaign and SNL Season 50 Withdrawal

Dec 23, 2024, 09:41 AM

Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. In a statement, Lively expressed her hope that her legal action would expose retaliatory tactics aimed at silencing individuals who report misconduct. The lawsuit details her claims that Baldoni's actions led to her withdrawal from hosting the Season 50 premiere of 'Saturday Night Live', which she attributed to the fallout from his alleged harassment and the subsequent smear campaign. Lively's co-stars from 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants', including America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel, have publicly voiced their support for her amidst the controversy. The allegations against Baldoni have surfaced alongside reports of his previous admission regarding an 'unhealthy relationship' with pornography. As the legal battle unfolds, Lively continues to receive backing from various Hollywood figures, including director Paul Feig, who criticized the smear campaign directed at her.