Blake Lively's Alleged Attempt to Ban Justin Baldoni from 'It Ends With Us' Sparks Controversy
Justin Baldoni's Allegations Against Blake Lively
Source: Page Six
Premiere Controversy
- Justin Baldoni claims Blake Lively attempted to ban him from the premiere of their film It Ends With Us.
- The allegations are part of a $250 million lawsuit he filed against the New York Times, asserting Lively's actions aimed to undermine his role as director and star.
Allegations of Segregation
- Baldoni asserts that he and his Wayfarer Studios team faced humiliating conditions to attend the event after Lively’s initial refusal.
- Their team was reportedly segregated from the main cast and barred from the after-party.
Impacts on Personal and Professional Life
- Baldoni's lawsuit suggests that Lively's actions systematically sidelined him from important marketing opportunities for the film.
- He claims that not only did this affect his professional standing, but it also took a toll on his personal life.
Involvement of Ryan Reynolds
- Baldoni alleges that Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, pressured his agency to drop him, an assertion which was subsequently denied by Baldoni’s former agency.
- Reynolds is also mentioned in the context of an aggressive confrontation with Baldoni regarding Lively.
Legal Rebuttals
- Lively's legal team has stated that Baldoni's lawsuit does not change any claims made in her separate lawsuits against him regarding allegations of sexual harassment.
- Both parties have substantial legal battles unfolding as they seek to address their complex allegations against each other in court.
