Blake Lively’s harassment complaint, submitted to the California Civil Rights Department, alleges that Baldoni created a hostile work environment with inappropriate conduct. She filed a legal complaint against her It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni, for sexual harassment and reputation attacks.
Lively claims Baldoni and a producer harassed her repeatedly, prompting her to involve her husband, Ryan Reynolds, in a January meeting. According to the legal filing, the meeting addressed disturbing behavior on set and included demands to stop harassment practices.
Baldoni and Jamey Heath, CEO of Wayfarer Studios, allegedly directed inappropriate comments toward Lively, including references to personal issues and sexualized scenes. The actress, 37, accused Baldoni of mentioning her deceased father and making unwelcome remarks about his past addiction and explicit topics.
According to Lively, Baldoni led a retaliation campaign to ruin her image after the meeting. The complaint outlines 30 specific demands Lively presented to continue her work on the film. These included respecting the script’s original scope and avoiding additional sex-related scenes.
Baldoni, the film’s director and producer, denied these claims through his legal team, calling them “categorically false and damaging.” His attorney argued that Lively made demands threatening the movie’s release and fabricated accusations to harm Baldoni’s reputation.
The film It Ends With Us faced scrutiny for romanticizing domestic violence despite its commercial success. Tensions grew publicly when Lively avoided promotional events with Baldoni, fueling feud rumors. However, their co-star, Brandon Sklenar, attended events with Lively and hinted at production disputes online.
By filing the complaint, Lively stated she hoped her action would expose “retaliation tactics” while ensuring protection for individuals experiencing workplace harassment. Fans continue debating the controversy as legal proceedings develop. Blake Lively’s harassment complaint, further divides opinions on her actions and the professionalism of Hollywood productions.
