Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us drama explained
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni.
Getty Images (2)UPDATE 12/31/21 11:30 PM ET:
Justin Baldoni was one of ten plaintiffs who filed a $250 million lawsuit The New York Times in response to the reports about Costar Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment. The lawsuit’s plaintiffs, which also include publicists Melissa Nathan And Jennifer Abel as well as It ends with us producers James Heath And Steve Saraowitzclaiming that Lively waged a “strategic and manipulative” smear campaign against Baldoni (rather than the other way around) and “cherry-picked” communications while leaving out important details.
A New York Times spokesperson said Us it stands by its story and plans to “vigorously defend itself against the lawsuit.”
That’s what Lively’s lawyers said Us the lawsuit was based on a “clearly false premise.” Baldoni’s lawyer continues to deny any wrongdoing on behalf of his client The New York Times‘ article a “vicious smear campaign orchestrated entirely by Blake Lively and her team” via a statement to Us.
That same day, Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in a New York court, which mirrored her previous claims, which had been filed in California.
UPDATE 12/21/24 at 10:30am ET:
TMZ reported in December that Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment and “severe emotional distress.” His lawyer, Bryan Freedmansaid a statement We weekly that the allegations are “completely false, scandalous and deliberately salacious.” Us reached out to Lively’s rep for comment at the time.
The original story continues below:
It ends with us just in the cinema, but Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni The off-camera dynamics are what fans are really talking about.
Ahead of the opening on Friday, August 9, TikTok sleuths suspected there was a rift between the pair — partially linked to the final cut of the film. The feud speculation originally started swirling when fans noticed that Lively, 36, doesn’t follow Baldoni, 40, on Instagram, nor does anyone else in the cast. (Lively is also a producer on the project, while Baldoni directed the film.)
Lively has shared a lot of promotion for the film with costars Jenny Slate, Brandon Sklenar, Isabela Ferrer And Alex Neustaedter And It ends with us author Colleen Hoover.
Baldoni, meanwhile, follows Lively on social media — and appeared on Hoover’s Instagram several times while filming the adaptation. Hoover, 44, is not currently following Baldoni, hinting at a larger feud.
Justin Baldoni initially seemed to have only positive things to say about his It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively, as reports of an on-set feud continue to circulate online. The drama officially hit theaters in August 2024, and Baldoni, who both directed and starred in Lively, has praised his film partner. […]
Eagle-eyed fans also pointed out that Baldoni was noticeably absent from joint press events for the film and there were no major cast photos from the New York City premiere.
Lively added her own fuel to the fire when she revealed that her husband, Ryan Reynoldswrote part of the roof scene in the film. She noted at the time that she and Reynolds, 47, often enlist each other to help on various projects. Reynolds was later asked to help promote the film by doing an interview with Sklenar.
According to The Hollywood ReporterLively then allegedly asked the editor for a clip of the film Shane Reid before the movie was finished. (Reid previously collaborated with Lively on Taylor Swift‘I Bet You Think About Me’ music video, which she directed. He also worked as an editor at Reynolds’ Deadpool and Wolverine.)
Blake Lively’s fresh floral style on the It Ends With Us tour has taken over the internet — and we can’t get enough of it. While promoting It Ends With Us, which hits theaters on Friday, August 9, Lively took inspiration from her character, florist Lily Bloom, and created a number of floral-adorned designs, including vibrant […]
The outlet noted that it is unclear whether some of the cuts were attributed to editors Oona Flaherty And Robb Sullivan – was used in the final version.
We weekly has learned that it is not unusual for someone to commission a different version of the film as part of the editing process before the film is released in theaters.
In the case of Lively and Baldoni, the source noted, “All parties agreed on the final cut of the film and agreed that it is the best version of the film.”
Despite rumors of tension between Lively and Baldoni, who play Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaid respectively, Baldoni has sung Lively’s praises during his press tour. He also cast his co-star to direct the potential sequel, which would be based on Hoover’s It starts with us novel.
“I think there are better people for that,” Baldoni said Entertainment tonight on Tuesday, August 6, when asked if he would serve double duty again for the possible next term.
He added, “I think Blake Lively is ready to direct. I think so too,” noting that he needed a “vacation” after starring and directing the film.
We weekly reached out to representatives for Lively and Baldoni for comment.
It ends with us now playing in theaters.
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