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Blake Lively believes Justin Baldoni just dug his own grave.
As most celebrity gossip followers know by now, Blake Lively recently accused The actor accused of sexual harassment on the sets of It’s Over With Us… alleged that his co-star created a toxic work environment and also participated in a smear campaign against his partner after the film’s release. have taken
In response, Baldoni denied the allegations.
Then, lawyers for the 40-year-old filed a $400 million lawsuit in the Southern District of New York on Jan. 16 on behalf of Baldoni, producer Jamie Heath, publicist Jennifer Abel and crisis publicist Melissa Nathan.
Baldoni said Lively first Colleen was “unable to take direction consistently” during the filming of the adaptation of Hoover’s book.
The film’s director, Baldoni, also claimed that Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds hijacked It Ends With Us through script re-writes and launched a smear campaign against her when “her thoughtful advances fell flat.” .”
In all, Baldoni is suing alleging civil extortion… defamation… false light invasion of privacy… breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing… intentionality in contractual relationship. Interference by… intentional interference with potential economic benefit… and negligent interference with potential economic benefit.
Earlier this week, meanwhile, he tried to prove his case by releasing behind-the-scenes footage of It Ends With Us.
The footage shows Baldoni and Lively talking and laughing during a romantic scene, in which the pair bond over each other as they discuss the most effective way to film the moment on film.
Proof that Baldoni was respectable and the two worked well together, right?
Wrong, Lively now says.
“Justin Baldoni and her attorney hope this latest stunt will outweigh the damaging evidence against her, but the video itself is damning,” Lively’s lawyers said on Jan. 21.
“The video shows Mr Baldoni repeatedly leaning towards Ms Lively, trying to kiss her, kissing her forehead, rubbing her face and mouth against her neck, moving her lips with his thumb. , supporting her, telling her how good she smells, and talking to her out of character. “
These lawyers allege that “every moment of this was carried out by Mr. Baldoni without any discussion or consent, and with no proximity coordinator present.”
He added:
“Mr. Baldoni was not only Ms. Lively’s co-star, but the director, head of the studio and Ms. Lively’s boss. The video shows Ms. Lively leaning away and repeatedly telling the characters to just talk.
Lively has said that Baldoni showed her lewd photos during filming, often brought up the subject of obscenity and generally made her feel humiliated and uncomfortable.
The Gossip Girl alum’s advice doubled down on Tuesday:
“Any woman who has been touched inappropriately in the workplace will recognize Miss Lively’s discomfort. They will recognize her efforts to deflect unwanted touching. One should not take protective measures to avoid being touched by one’s owner.
In the message, Lively’s legal team also accused Baldoni of presenting an “immoral attempt to manipulate the public” by releasing the behind-the-scenes footage.
As you can tell, things between these two are only getting uglier and uglier.
In a Jan. 21 response, Baldoni’s lawyers said it was “his right to defend himself publicly by presenting actual facts and evidence,” continuing:
“Ms Lively wants very different standards to apply to her but fortunately, truth and authenticity apply to everyone and can never go wrong. Given the video and the ensuing evidence, I can understand why Ms. Lively no longer wants this to come out publicly.
