A lawyer for Justin Baldoni says that Blake Lively's claims are "false and destructive," and that a new lawsuit will reveal the truth.

Blake Lively sued her 'It Ends With Us' co-star, Justin Baldoni, for sexual harassment, retaliation, intentional affliction of emotional distress, negligence and other allegations.

A lawyer for Justin Baldoni says that Blake Lively's claims are "false and destructive," and that a new lawsuit will reveal the truth.
A lawyer for Justin Baldoni says that Blake Lively's claims are "false and destructive," and that a new lawsuit will reveal the truth.

Justin Baldoni intends to "reveal" the "inaccurate" storyline that his lawyer claims was fabricated by Blake Lively's lawsuit against the actor.

The upcoming lawsuit will reveal the "truth" following Lively's accusations of sexual harassment against Baldoni during the filming of "It Ends With Us," based on the novel by Colleen Hoover.

According to People magazine, Bryan Freedman, Baldoni's lawyer, stated that the statement was not a response or countersuit, but rather a deliberate pursuit of truth.

Justin Baldoni in a white t-shirt and black sweater looks serious to his left split Blake Lively looks over her shoulder in a sparkly dress with red feathers
Justin Baldoni plans to sue Blake Lively over the "false and destructive narrative" painted by her sexual harassment allegations. (David Buchan/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images/Lia Toby/Getty Images)

The lawsuit will reveal the false and harmful narrative that was deliberately created by a reputable media outlet, which relied on unreliable sources and failed to conduct a thorough fact-checking process to verify the accuracy of the information presented.

The evidence presented is authentic and unaltered, unlike the doctored and spliced story published in the 'New York Times' on December 21st, 2024.

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to Freedman for additional comment.

"This lawsuit will uncover and expose the false and destructive narrative that was intentionally engineered by a trusted media publication who relied upon nefarious sources and neglected a thorough fact-checking process to confirm the validity of these texts." — Bryan Freedman, lawyer for Justin Baldoni

A detailed allegation of sexual harassment, retaliation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and more was made in a complaint filed on December 20 with the California Civil Rights department.

On Jan. 4, 2024, the actress reportedly held an "all hands" meeting to discuss the alleged behavior of Baldoni and film producer Jamey Heath, with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, present.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively film It Ends With Us
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively starred together in "It Ends With Us." (Getty Images)

"Ms. Lively was compelled to confront issues regarding Mr. Baldoni and Mr. Heath's improper behavior with her personally, and she started doing so prior to filming, according to the complaint obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital. The concerns she raised were not only for her own sake but also for the other female cast and crew members who had also voiced their opinions."

The alleged behavior discussed included no more showing nude videos or images of women to Lively, no more mention of Baldoni's or Heath's previous "pornography addiction," no more discussions about personal experiences with sex, no more descriptions of their own genitalia, no more adding sex scenes outside what was in the original script, no more discussions about Blake's weight or deceased father, and more.

Blake Lively at premiere of "It Ends With Us"
Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment along with other claims. ( Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Although all parties initially agreed to stop the behavior outlined, Lively alleges in her complaint that Baldoni engaged in and participated in a "social manipulation" campaign to "destroy" her career and reputation.

Lively stated in a New York Times interview that he hopes his legal action will expose the harmful tactics used to target individuals who speak out about misconduct and safeguard those who may become victims.

Baldoni's lawyer refuted the accusations, stating that they are baseless, exaggerated, and aimed at causing harm to Baldoni's reputation through sensationalized media coverage.

Justin Baldoni wears a floral jacket
Justin Baldoni has denied the allegations against him. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)

Planet Chronicle Digital's Christina Dugan Ramirez contributed to this report.

by Lauryn Overhultz

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