Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ Drama Explained
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UPDATE 12/31/21 11:30 PM ET:
Justin Baldoni was one of 10 plaintiffs who filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times following his reporting on costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit, who also include publicists Melissa Nathan And Jennifer Abel as well as It ends with us producers James Heath And Steve Saraowitzallege that Lively engaged in a “strategic and manipulative” smear campaign against Baldoni (rather than the other way around) and “cherry-picked” communications while omitting important details.
A New York Times said a spokesman Us it stands by its story and plans to “vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit.”
Lively’s lawyers said so Us The lawsuit was based on a “manifestly false premise.” Baldoni’s lawyer continues to deny any wrongdoing by his client and describes The New York Times‘ article about a “vicious smear campaign that was entirely orchestrated by Blake Lively and her team,” in a statement Us.
On the same day, Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in a New York court, consistent with her previous claims filed in California.
UPDATE 12/21/24 at 10:30 a.m. ET:
TMZ reported this in December Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and “severe emotional distress.” His lawyer, Bryan Freedmansaid in a statement Us weekly that the allegations were “completely false, outrageous and intentionally suggestive.” Us reached out to Lively’s rep for comment at the time.
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It ends with us just came out in theaters, but Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni The off-camera dynamic is what really gets fans talking.
Ahead of the opening on Friday, August 9, TikTok experts suspected that there was a rift between the two – partly related to the final cut of the film. The feud speculation originally began bubbling up when fans noticed that Lively, 36, doesn’t follow Baldoni, 40, on Instagram, nor does anyone else in the cast. (Lively is also a producer on the project, while Baldoni directed the film.)
Lively did a lot of promotion for the film with co-stars Jenny Slate, Brandon Sklenar, Isabela Ferrer And Alex Neustädter And It ends with us author Colleen Hoover.
Baldoni, on the other hand, follows Lively on social media – and appeared on Hoover’s Instagram several times while filming the adaptation. Hoover, 44, is not currently following Baldoni, suggesting a larger dispute.
Justin Baldoni initially seemed to have nothing but positive things to say about his It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively, as reports of an on-set feud continue to circulate online. The drama officially hit theaters in August 2024 and Baldoni, who both directed and starred alongside Lively, had high praise for his on-screen partner. (…)
Eagle-eyed fans also pointed out that Baldoni was noticeably absent joint press events for the film and there were no major cast photos from the New York premiere.
Lively added fuel to the fire herself when she revealed that her husband, Ryan Reynoldswrote Part of the roof scene in the film. She noted at the time that she and Reynolds, 47, often ask each other for help with various projects. Reynolds was later hired to help promote the film conduct an interview with Sklenar.
Accordingly The Hollywood ReporterLively then allegedly asked the editor for an excerpt from the film Shane Reid before the film was completed. (Reid previously worked with Lively on Taylor Swift‘S”I bet you’re thinking about me” music video that she directed. He also worked as editor of Reynolds’ Deadpool and Wolverine.)
Blake Lively’s fresh floral style during the It Ends With Us tour has taken over the internet — and we can’t get enough. While promoting It Ends With Us, which hits theaters on Friday, August 9, Lively took inspiration from her character, florist Lily Bloom, and rocked a number of floral-embellished designs, including vibrant ones (…)
The outlet noted that it was unclear whether editors were credited with the cut Oona Flaherty And Robb Sullivan – was used in the final version.
Us weekly has learned that it is not uncommon for someone to commission a different version of the film as part of the editing process before the film is released in theaters.
In Lively and Baldoni’s case, the source noted, “All parties agreed on the final cut of the film and agreed that it was the best version of the film.”
Despite rumors of tension between Lively and Baldoni playing Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaidor Baldoni sang Lively’s praises during his press tour. He also suggested to his co-star that he direct the possible sequel, which would be based on Hoover’s film It starts with us Novel.
“I think there are better people for this,” Baldoni said Entertainment tonight on Tuesday, August 6, when he was asked if he would pull double duty again for the potential next installment.
He added: “I think Blake Lively is ready to direct. That’s what I think,” noting that he needed a “vacation” after starring in and directing the film.
Us weekly has reached out to reps for Lively and Baldoni for comment.
It ends with us is playing in the cinema now.
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