Blake Lively Calls Justin Baldoni's $400M Lawsuit 'Desperate' Attempt to Change Narrative
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In response to Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against her, Blake Lively blasts her 'It Ends with Us' co-star for allegedly trying to painting himself as a victim.

AceShowbiz - Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, alongside their publicist Leslie Sloane and Vision PR, are at the center of Justin Baldoni's lawsuit. Filed in the Southern District of New York, Baldoni accuses Lively of using allegations of sexual harassment to gain creative control over the 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

Lively's legal team has issued a robust response, branding Baldoni's lawsuit as a textbook example of DARVO (Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender). They argue that such actions are a desperate attempt to retaliate against credible claims of sexual harassment and divert public attention from Baldoni's alleged misconduct.

"They are trying to justify their actions by falsely claiming that she wanted it, it's her fault... The strategy of attacking the woman is desperate, it does not refute the evidence in Ms. Lively's complaint, and it will fail," Lively's attorney said.

According to Baldoni's extensive 179-page lawsuit, Lively's interference in the film's production surpassed her contractual rights. He alleges she insisted on controlling her character's wardrobe, among other elements of the film.

Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, contends that their evidence comprises unaltered texts, emails, and videos, suggesting Lively's tactics were aimed at destroying Baldoni's reputation unjustly.

Lively's camp counters these accusations, asserting that the negative experiences with Baldoni were widespread among the cast. They claim that Sony appointed Lively to oversee their cut of the film, which ultimately succeeded in distribution, countering Baldoni's claims of her unwarranted influence.

The legal warfare began when Lively accused Baldoni of harassment and smear campaign in a civil rights complaint filed in December. Baldoni refuted her allegations by suing the New York Times for their reporting on the allegations. The Times is defending its journalistic integrity, emphasizing their story was meticulously reported with rigorously reviewed documents.

The public and Hollywood insiders alike watch as this complex legal battle unfolds, a stark reminder of the tangled realities behind the glamour of the entertainment industry. The court's decision will not only impact Lively and Baldoni but also set a precedent for handling similar disputes in the future.

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