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Blake Lively Alleges Harassment, Claims Director Smear Campaign

1/23/2026

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Story summary
  • Blake Lively filed a December 2024 complaint alleging sexual harassment by Justin Baldoni during the filming of It Ends With Us.
  • The complaint alleges Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign against Lively.
  • Text messages between Lively and Taylor Swift reveal schemes against Baldoni.
  • Lively referred to Baldoni as a "doofus director."
  • A judge dismissed Baldoni's claims.