Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni.
Getty Images (2)UPDATE 12/31/21 11:30 PM ET:
Justin Baldoni was one of 10 plaintiffs who sued for $250 million vs New York Times after reporting for costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment. Plaintiffs in the case, including publicists Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel as well as It ends with us manufacturers James Heath and Steve Saraowitzclaim that Lively ran a “strategic and manipulative” smear campaign against Baldoni (not the other way around) and “selective” communications, omitting key details.
A New York Times a spokesman said us he stands by his story and plans to “vigorously defend himself against the lawsuit.”
Lively’s lawyers said us the case was based on a “manifestly false premise.” Baldoni’s attorney continues to deny any wrongdoing on his client’s behalf, describing New York Times‘ article about a ‘vicious smear campaign entirely orchestrated by Blake Lively and her team’ via a statement to us.
same day Lively sued against Baldoni in a New York court that mirrors her previous claims filed in California.
UPDATE 12/21/24 at 10:30 a.m. ET:
TMZ reported this in December Lively sues Baldoni for sexual harassment and “severe emotional distress.” His lawyer, Brian Friedmansaid in a statement to Us Weekly that the allegations were “completely false, outrageous and deliberately obscene”. us reached out to Lively’s rep for comment at the time.
The original story continues below:
It ends with us just hit theaters but Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni The off-camera dynamic is what really gets fans talking.
Ahead of the premiere on Friday, August 9, TikTok sleuths suspected there was a rift between the pair – partly related to the final cut of the film. Speculation about the feud initially began to swirl when fans noticed that Lively, 36, did not follow Baldoni, 40, on Instagram, nor did anyone else from the cast. (Lively also produced the project, while Baldoni directed the film.)
Lively has shared many promos for the film with costars Jenny Slate, Brandon Sklenar, Isabella Ferrer and Alex Neustadter and It ends with us author Colleen Hoover.
Baldoni, meanwhile, follows Lively on social media — and popped up on Hoover’s Instagram several times while filming the adaptation. Hoover, 44, is currently unfollowing Baldoni, hinting at a more serious dispute.
At first, it looked like Justin Baldoni would have nothing but positive things to say about his It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively as reports of an on-set feud continue to circulate online. The drama officially hits theaters in August 2024, and Baldoni, who directs and stars alongside Lively, has heaped praise on his on-screen partner. (…)
Eagle-eyed fans also pointed out that Baldoni was noticeably absent from the joint press conferences for the film, and there were no large cast photos from the New York premiere.
Lively added fuel to the fire when she revealed that her husband, Ryan Reynoldswrote part of the rooftop scene in the movie. At the time, she noted that she and Reynolds, 47, often enlisted each other’s help on various projects. Reynolds was later tapped to help promote the film does an interview with Sklenar.
According to The Hollywood ReporterLively then allegedly requested a cut of the film from the editor Shane Reid before the film is finalized. (Reed previously worked with Lively on Taylor Swiftis “I bet you’re thinking about me” music video she directed. He also worked as an editor for Reynolds’ Deadpool and Wolverine.)
Blake Lively’s fresh floral style on the It Ends With Us tour has taken the internet by storm — and we can’t get enough. While promoting It Ends With Us, which hits theaters on Friday, August 9, Lively took inspiration from her character, florist Lily Bloom, and rocked a number of floral-embellished designs, including vibrant (…)
The publication noted that it was unclear whether any of the clippings were attributed to the editors Oona Flaherty and Rob Sullivan — was used in the final version.
Us Weekly has learned that it’s not unusual for someone to order a different version of the film as part of the editing process before the film hits theaters.
In the case of Lively and Baldoni, the source noted, “All parties agreed on the final version of the film and agreed that it was the best version of the film.”
Despite rumors of tension between Lively and Baldoni playing Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaidaccordingly, Baldoni praised Lively during his pretense. He also suggested his co-star direct the possible sequel, which would be based on Hoover It starts with us a novel.
“I think there are better people out there for that,” Baldoni said Entertainment tonight on Tuesday, August 6, when asked if he would draw double duty again for the eventual next installment.
He added: “I think Blake Lively is ready to direct. That’s what I think,” noting that he needed a “vacation” after starring in and directing the film.
Us Weekly has reached out to reps for Lively and Baldoni for comment.
It ends with us now playing in theaters.
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