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Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni of Harassment Amid Legal Battle

10/21/2025

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Story summary

Blake Lively, American actress, and Justin Baldoni remain in a legal dispute as It Ends With Us co-stars have been deposed.
Among those deposed are Jenny Slate, Isabela Ferrer, and Colleen Hoover, author of the source novel.
Lively accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment.
Baldoni denies the accusations, with all involved parties denying them.
The film, based on Hoover's novel, has grossed $350 million worldwide but is overshadowed by the allegations.

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Story summary

Blake Lively, American actress, and Justin Baldoni remain in a legal dispute as It Ends With Us co-stars have been deposed.
Among those deposed are Jenny Slate, Isabela Ferrer, and Colleen Hoover, author of the source novel.
Lively accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment.
Baldoni denies the accusations, with all involved parties denying them.
The film, based on Hoover's novel, has grossed $350 million worldwide but is overshadowed by the allegations.