Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment
In the lawsuit, which has been obtained by PEOPLE, the actress alleges that her co-star's behaviour caused her 'severe emotional distress'
Author of the article:
Published Dec 21, 2024 • 1 minute read
Blake Lively is suing Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment.
Article content
Article content
The 37-year-old actress starred alongside Justin, 40, in the romantic drama film ‘It Ends with Us’ earlier this year, and she’s now launched a lawsuit against her former co-star, who also directed the movie.
In the lawsuit, which has been obtained by PEOPLE, the actress alleges that her co-star’s behaviour caused her “severe emotional distress”.
THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS
Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.
Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post and 15 news sites with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES
Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.
Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post and 15 news sites with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.
Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.
Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsArticle content
The lawsuit claims that Blake — who played Justin’s on-screen love interest — attended a meeting to address her allegations and her demands for working on the movie.
The meeting was actually attended by various people connected to the project, as well as Ryan Reynolds, Blake’s husband.
One of the demands mentioned in the lawsuit called for “no more adding of sex scenes … outside the scope of the script BL approved when signing onto the project.”
What’s more, Blake demanded “no more showing nude videos or images of women to Blake, no more mention of Baldoni’s alleged previous ‘pornography addiction’, no more discussions about sexual conquests in front of Blake and others, no further mentions of cast and crew’s genitalia, no more inquiries about Blake’s weight, and no further mention of Blake’s dead father”.
According to the lawsuit, Sony Pictures — the company responsible for distributing the film — approved Blake’s requests. But the actress has alleged that Justin subsequently engaged in a “social manipulation” campaign in a bid to “destroy” her reputation.
In a statement given to the New York Times newspaper, Blake said: “I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.”
Article content
