NBC News - Blake Lively accuses 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni of harassment, smear campaign
Blake Lively has accused her director and co-star in the film 'It Ends With Us' of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. She detailed incidents of harassment on set, including inappropriate behavior during an intimate scene. A meeting was held to address her concerns, involving her husband. The complaint alleges that fearing public exposure, the accused hired a crisis team to damage her reputation. Text messages from executives suggested a willingness to 'bury' her, indicating a calculated effort to undermine her credibility. The studios have denied these allegations, labeling them as false and an attempt to fix a negative reputation. This situation is particularly significant given the accused's public stance against toxic masculinity, highlighting a stark contrast between public persona and alleged actions.
Key Points:
- Blake Lively accuses her director and co-star of harassment and a smear campaign.
- Allegations include inappropriate behavior during filming intimate scenes.
- Executives allegedly discussed plans to damage Lively's reputation.
- Studios deny allegations, calling them false and reputation-driven.
- The case highlights contradictions in public personas versus alleged actions.