The legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has taken a contentious turn, adding new layers to an already dramatic situation. Lively initially filed a lawsuit against Baldoni for alleged misconduct during the making of It Ends With Us. In response, Baldoni has launched a counter-lawsuit, leveling serious allegations against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
In a New Year’s Eve filing, Baldoni accused Lively of intentionally sidelining him and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, from the film’s premiere. He alleges this was part of a deliberate attempt to damage his career. Baldoni’s $250 million lawsuit also names The New York Times, claiming defamatory coverage tied to these events.
According to Baldoni, Lively and Reynolds coordinated efforts to exclude him from key promotional events for the film. Although Baldoni attended the premiere with his family, he alleges his presence was limited to minimal red-carpet time. Furthermore, he claims he was denied access to an exclusive post-premiere gathering with the cast and crew.
Baldoni’s lawsuit goes further, accusing the couple of “stealing” creative control of the project and alleging that Reynolds influenced Baldoni’s former talent agency, WME, to sever ties with him. This professional fallout followed Lively’s initial lawsuit, amplifying tensions between the parties.
As the case unfolds, both sides are standing firm, drawing significant attention from the entertainment world as the legal drama continues to escalate.
