Blake Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane, has denied spreading stories meant to tarnish Justin Baldoni’s reputation following the release of the movie It Ends with Us. Sloane issued a statement distancing herself from the stories detailing claims about Baldoni’s conduct on set after reports emerged that Baldoni plans to file a countersuit. Sloane denied originating press stories about HR complaints on set and urged people to read Lively’s legal complaint for details on the issue.
Baldoni, who received an award at a Vital Voices event in NYC, has had the honor rescinded amid Lively’s legal complaint. Sloane provided a detailed timeline of the events surrounding the publication of these stories, indicating that the situation involves various media outlets and individuals connected to the case. The ongoing hostility between Lively and Baldoni will reportedly escalate with Baldoni’s attorney promising a forthcoming countersuit that will shock everyone involved, revealing the truth behind the conflict.
In Lively’s legal complaint, she accused Baldoni of sexual harassment in several ways during the production of the film, including barging into her trailer and discussing inappropriate topics. Baldoni has denied all the claims against him and is preparing to respond with a countersuit against Lively. Baldoni’s attorney stated that the lawsuit will expose the false narrative generated by media publications and shed light on the truth of the situation, involving manipulative behavior and intentional defamation.
The movie It Ends with Us was successful, earning millions at the box office, but the aftermath of Lively’s legal filing has resulted in serious consequences for Baldoni. He has been sued by a former publicist and dropped by the agency representing Lively and Reynolds. Additionally, he faced the rescission of an award by Vital Voices, which cited the disturbing allegations in Lively’s complaint as the reason for revoking the honor. The countersuit will likely include claims that Lively’s team misled with out-of-context messages and used media outlets to target and damage Baldoni’s reputation unfairly.
The crux of the issue seems to be a breakdown in relations between Lively and Baldoni during the production of the film, leading to escalating tensions and legal actions. Personalities clashed, leading to claims of inappropriate conduct and harassment from both parties. The forthcoming legal battle promises to reveal the truth behind the conflict and expose any manipulation or false narratives that may have been perpetuated in the media. The success of the film juxtaposed against the controversy surrounding its production underscores the complexities of the entertainment industry and the challenges faced by those working within it.
