The suit stems from alleged incidents on the set of the film It Ends with Us, produced by Wayfarer Studios. According to the complaint, Lively endured inappropriate behavior, including sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. She claims the issues became so severe that an emergency meeting was held to address them, with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, reportedly in attendance.
Specific allegations in the lawsuit include demands that Baldoni refrain from showing explicit material, discussing his alleged past pornography addiction, making inappropriate comments about cast and crew, and bringing up sensitive personal topics, such as Lively’s weight and late father. Lively asserts that while these demands were approved by the studio, disagreements over the film’s marketing direction led to further tensions.
The lawsuit accuses Baldoni and his team of orchestrating a smear campaign to tarnish Lively’s reputation. Texts included in the suit allegedly reveal Baldoni’s publicist discussing efforts to “bury” her reputation. Lively claims this campaign caused significant harm to her career and emotional well-being.
Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, has dismissed the allegations as “false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious,” arguing they are an attempt to repair Lively’s public image.
Lively’s legal team countered with a statement asserting her right to speak out about workplace harassment and safety concerns. They allege that Wayfarer Studios and its associates retaliated against her for raising these issues, violating state and federal laws.
As the legal battle unfolds in New York, Lively’s attorneys have hinted at potential further action in other jurisdictions. Wayfarer Studios and Justin Baldoni have yet to issue additional public statements.
This case highlights ongoing challenges in addressing workplace harassment in the entertainment industry, bringing yet another high-profile dispute into the spotlight.
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