OMG, have you heard the tea? Blake Lively is not here to play. She just filed a jaw-dropping lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, and let me tell you, it’s as messy as Hollywood gets. Like, we’re talking harassment claims, emotional distress, and—wait for it—a full-on PR smear campaign to ruin her reputation. Buckle up, because this story is wild.
So here’s the deal: Blake is accusing Justin of creating a super toxic work environment on the set of It Ends With Us, which, btw, made a casual $350 million worldwide. According to court documents, Justin allegedly crossed all kinds of boundaries—showing her explicit videos, making comments about her weight and family, and being, like, totally inappropriate. The studio, Wayfarer, even agreed to hire a full-time intimacy coordinator and an outside producer, and made other safety measures on set.
But wait, it gets worse. After filming, Blake claims Justin teamed up with PR crisis manager Melissa Nathan to make her look like the bad guy. Yes, girl, a full-on campaign to trash her public image.
Now, here’s where it gets extra juicy: the lawsuit includes actual text messages between Justin and Melissa. And let me tell you, they are not a good look.
One exchange allegedly went like this:
Baldoni:
“We need to make sure this doesn’t get out of hand. The press can’t spin this against me.”
Nathan:
“Already on it. We’ll leak a story about her being difficult on set. It’ll take the attention off you.”
Umm, excuse me? Leaking fake stories? That’s, like, Mean Girls-level sabotage.
And here’s the kicker—another text from Melissa reportedly reads:
“You know we can bury anyone.”
LIKE, WHAT?! Bury anyone? Is this a movie plot or real life?
Blake hasn’t said much publicly yet, but her lawsuit makes it clear she’s been through it. She says Justin’s behavior left her feeling “demeaned and powerless” and that the smear campaign caused her “severe emotional distress.” Sources close to her are calling her “brave” for coming forward, but no big celebs have spoken out in her support just yet.
Meanwhile, Justin is denying everything. His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, called the allegations “completely false” and said the lawsuit is just a “calculated attempt” to ruin Justin’s career.
Oh, and Justin’s team brought their own receipts. They released text messages from Blake to Justin that sound super friendly. Like this one:
“Hey Justin, thanks for being so patient today—couldn’t have gotten through that scene without you!”
And his reply:
“Blake, you nailed it. You’re a star. Let’s celebrate after the press tour!”
Justin’s team says these texts prove the vibe was totally chill, not toxic. But Blake’s team is like, “Nope, that’s not the whole story.”
Right now, it’s a total he-said-she-said situation, but the stakes couldn’t be higher. Entertainment lawyer Janice Adler weighed in, saying: “This case will set a precedent for how harassment allegations are handled in high-profile collaborations. The stakes are incredibly high for both parties.”
And let’s be real, everyone is glued to their screens waiting for the next bombshell.
The legal drama is just getting started, but one thing is clear: Hollywood isn’t ready for this level of chaos. Will Blake get justice? Will more shady texts come to light? Will Melissa Nathan ever explain what she meant by “bury anyone”?
Stay tuned, because this story has “blockbuster” written all over it. Pass the popcorn, please!
XOXO,
Valley Girl News
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