-- Shares Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Justin Baldoni is facing the swift fallout of a lawsuit Blake Lively has filed against him. Earlier this year, the release of "It Ends With Us" inspired whispers, rumors and online theories surrounding the co-stars' puzzling behavior by never appearing together while doing promotion for the film or even on the red carpet for the premiere. Fast-forward to Friday, Dec.
20, Lively filed a lawsuit that alleges sexual misconduct on set and a Baldoni-led effort to destroy Lively's reputation. Directed by Baldoni, "It Ends With Us" is the adaptation of Colleen Hoover 's bestseller that explores the blossoming relationship between a florist Lily (Lively) and a neurosurgeon Ryle (Baldoni) that slowly unravels into an abusive relationship. While shooting the movie, Lively's complaint revealed a troubling portrait of Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath allegedly crossing the actress' personal and professional boundaries on set.
Baldoni's legal camp has quickly fired back, claiming Lively's allegations are "false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt." Following the complaint's filing, a New York Times exposé illuminated an alleged public relations smear machine at work to elevate Baldoni and cut Lively down. Since then, Baldoni has experienced pushback for his alleged behavior with many distancing themselves from him.
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