In a sensational turn of events, actor Justin Baldoni has filed a staggering $400 million lawsuit against his “It Ends With Us” co-star Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. The legal dispute has erupted following serious allegations made by Lively, who accused Baldoni of misconduct during the film’s production, including claims of adding unauthorized 𝓈ℯ𝓍ual content and entering her trailer uninvited, even during sensitive moments such as breastfeeding. Lively characterized these actions as not merely workplace disagreements but as harassment.
Baldoni, however, is fighting back, asserting that Lively and Reynolds have engaged in a defamation campaign to tarnish his reputation. He contends that they collaborated with major media outlets, including the New York Times, to undermine his career. Notably, he has also accused Reynolds of using his character, Deadpool, to mock Baldoni, further complicating the already fraught situation. In response, Baldoni’s legal team has demanded that Disney preserve documents related to the creation of the Deadpool character.
While “It Ends With Us” has been a commercial success, grossing over $350 million worldwide, the actors are currently embroiled in a bitter legal battle instead of celebrating the film’s achievements. Lively’s representatives have described Baldoni’s lawsuit as a classic example of “deny, attack, and reverse victim and offender,” asserting that her allegations are substantiated by solid evidence.
In addition to suing Lively and Reynolds, Baldoni has also targeted the New York Times for defamation, claiming they misrepresented private messages to portray him negatively. He alleges that Lively overstepped her role on set by attempting to influence wardrobe and script decisions.
As the fallout from this dispute continues, Baldoni has already faced significant career repercussions, losing his talent agency and a prestigious nonprofit award. He maintains that he possesses emails and video evidence to prove his innocence, but the damage may be already done. With tensions escalating and both parties standing firm, Hollywood’s latest courtroom saga promises to be as riveting as the films they star in.
