The battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over the film ‘It Ends With Us’ gets more intense, with new accusations flying.
- Talia Spencer, a storyboard artist, accuses Lively of trying to seize control from Baldoni, claiming his kindness was mistaken for weakness.
- Spencer describes Baldoni as genuinely focused on the film’s vision and questions Lively’s allegations of harassment against him.
- Lively’s legal team paints Baldoni as retaliating with a countersuit, accusing him of using an ‘abuser playbook.’
- With major lawsuits on both sides, the drama continues to unfold with no sign of resolution in sight.
Amid a legal storm, Blake Lively is amidst another controversy as new claims surface against her. In a heated rivalry with Justin Baldoni over the film ‘It Ends With Us’, things have taken a wild turn. On 60 Minutes Australia, storyboard artist Talia Spencer claimed Lively tried to take control away from director Baldoni.
Spencer, standing by Baldoni, voiced strong support, describing him as one of the most respectful directors she’s worked with. She suggested that Lively might have mistaken Baldoni’s kindness for weakness. ‘I think she tried to [take control], yes,’ Spencer asserted regarding Lively’s alleged motives.
Despite Lively’s accusations of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against Baldoni, he countersued, denying all allegations. Spencer expressed disbelief at Lively’s claims, noting Baldoni’s dedication to the film’s mission was not about fame, but helping young women.
Baldoni praised Lively’s influence on the film in a previous interview, underscoring her touches made things better. However, legal battles erupted when Lively’s team accused Baldoni of using what they termed an ‘abuser playbook,’ turning the tables back on the actress.
Adding fuel to the drama, Baldoni accused Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of defamation, claiming their star power was used to hijack the film’s production. According to Baldoni, Lively had significant influence during production, enhancing every aspect she touched.
In contrast, Lively’s camp claimed her oversight was at Sony’s request and led to a blockbuster success. They allege Baldoni’s production company tried to manipulate the narrative to cover up his alleged misconduct.
Baldoni’s lawsuit describes being relegated to a basement during a film premiere, painting a picture of escalating tension and hostile production surroundings due to Lively’s alleged demands.
Texts published in December purportedly cherry-picked to frame Baldoni in a negative light, underpin allegations against Lively, according to court documents.
With no word from both Lively and Baldoni’s teams, this complex legal saga shows no signs of wrapping up soon. Both parties remain entrenched, each claiming the narrative’s truth on their side.
The legal tussle between Lively and Baldoni continues, with no clear end in sight.
