Kaylah Walton
The situation involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has escalated with new evidence surfacing, which raises questions about the allegations made by Lively in her lawsuit.
Claims of harassment during the filming of *It Ends With Us* have attracted significant attention from the media, but the recent raw footage may present an alternative account of what transpired on set.
Lively, age 37, originally accused Baldoni, 40, of inappropriate conduct during a dance scene, asserting that he made unwanted remarks while close to her.
However, according to footage released by Baldoni‘s production company, Wayfarer, their interactions appear to have been predominantly professional, centered around directing the scene and lighthearted discussions about their lives.
The crucial moment referenced in the lawsuit shows Baldoni asking, “Am I getting beard on you?” while Lively laughs, mentioning her spray tan. Baldoni then comments, “It smells good,” and they both share a laugh as Lively clarifies that the scent is from her body makeup. This audio evidence challenges claims that Baldoni‘s remark was inappropriate, contradicting prior assertions that no audio was present.
Legal Disputes and Public Reaction
The conflict started when Lively filed a lawsuit in December, accusing Baldoni of harassment and for instigating damaging publicity against her.
Baldoni, in response, filed his own suit for defamation, alleging that Lively exploited her fame to harm his career. This ongoing legal battle has garnered significant public interest, with fans and critics taking opposing sides.
In a dramatic turn, Lively reportedly delivered legal documents to Baldoni during the Los Angeles wildfires, increasing tensions between them.
Baldoni‘s representatives also accused Lively of manipulating text messages to make his publicists look bad, leading to online bullying targeting his team.
Consequences and Impact on *It Ends With Us*
The turmoil surrounding the film’s production has overshadowed its reviews. According to Baldoni‘s lawsuit, Lively had not fully read the source material until filming was already in progress.
This assertion, along with claims of Lively likening herself to the powerful *Game of Thrones* character Khaleesi, suggests underlying power struggles during production.
As the legal battles unfold, this situation highlights the intricate nature of disputes in Hollywood and the close examination faced by those in the spotlight.
The recently released footage may not completely clarify the situation, but it certainly adds another dimension to this widely publicized case.
