FILE – Justin Baldoni attends the world premiere of “It End’s With Us” at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in New York. , Photo Credit: Evan Agostini
The legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has intensified, with Baldoni filing a $250 million defamation lawsuit against him. the new York Times And detailed a confrontation with Ryan Reynolds in the process.
Baldoni claims Reynolds “aggressively scolded” her during a meeting at the couple’s Tribeca penthouse in 2023 and accused the actor-director of “fat-shaming” Lively on set. it ends with usBaldoni claims he only inquired about Lively’s weight to ensure she could safely perform the lifting scene given her previous back problems. Despite repeated apologies, Baldoni alleged that the incident escalated, with Reynolds later pressuring talent agency WME to sever ties with him – a claim the agency denies.
The trial starts in December new York Times article title ‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machinewhich reiterated Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against Baldoni. The actor claims the story is based on Lively’s story, saying omitted evidence refutes her claims, including text messages that allegedly show him inviting her to his trailer while she was pumping breastmilk. are – a central issue in his complaint.
These allegations have also been made in the 87-page complaint the new York Times of breach of promise and breach of implied-in-fact contract, challenging the narrative of the 4,000-word article that rocked Hollywood and resulted in WME severing ties with Baldoni just hours after its release.
Baldoni’s legal filing accuses Lively of waging a “manipulative campaign” to gain creative control over the production and deflect negative public attention after a series of missteps. However, Lively continues to pursue her federal complaint, seeking damages for emotional distress and reputational harm.
During this time, the new York Times Stands by its reporting, pledging to “vigorously defend” its work in a statement Diversity,
published – January 02, 2025 02:15 PM IST
