Blake Lively accuses ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign

Lively alleges sexual harassment, including unwanted kissing and sexual comments, during the filming She also claims Baldoni attempted to smear her reputation after she refused his advances. Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, deny the allegations.

Lively's lawsuit targets not just director Justin Baldoni, but also key figures in his production company and individuals allegedly involved in a smear campaign against her. This includes the film's lead producer, Jamey Heath, Wayfarer co-owner Steve Sarowitz, and several others. Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, vehemently denies Lively's allegations, labeling them as "false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious,” according to Entertainment Weekly.

Freedman claims the actress even failed to show up on the set and caused disruptions while shooting which ultimately led to the film’s poor performance, including "threatening to not show up to set, threatening to not promote the film, ultimately leading to its demise during release."