WME no longer a client of Justin Baldoni amid Blake Lively lawsuit
Justin Baldoni Has been removed as a client by WME.
according to deadlineOn Saturday, December 21, WME leadership made the decision to part ways with Baldoni, in part due to sexual harassment complaints filed against Baldoni by the actor/director. It all ends with us supporting role Blake Lively Friday, December 20th.
As for Lively, she is still represented by WME.
Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni on Friday, alleging his behavior on set It all ends with us The film, in which he starred, directed and produced, caused her “severe emotional distress.” (The lively executive also produced the film and stars Lily Bloom in the title role.)
The lawsuit alleges that a meeting was held in January 2024 during production to address Lively’s claims about a “hostile work environment” on the set. The meeting was attended by many of the film’s production staff, including Baldoni and Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds.
As stated in the lawsuit, Lively’s demands from the meeting included “no more showing nude videos or images of women to Blake, no more mention of Baldoni’s alleged previous ‘porn addiction,’ no more mention of Blake and Sexual conquests were discussed in front of others, cast and crew members’ genitals were no longer mentioned, Black’s weight was no longer asked, and Black’s late father was no longer mentioned.
in a statement US WeeklyBardoni’s lawyer Brian Friedman The “completely false, outrageous and intentionally obscene” accusations against Lively claim the actress filed the lawsuit to “repair her negative reputation” and “re-tell the narrative” about the film’s production.
Lively, on the other hand, accused Baldoni’s team of deliberately dragging her name through the mud through an elaborate “astroturfing” campaign.
in his statement usFriedman further claimed Lively made “multiple demands and threats” while filming It all ends with usfor example, “If her demands are not met, she threatens not to go to the set and not promote the film, which ultimately leads to the film’s demise during its release.”
in a statement new york times In December, Lively said, “I hope my legal action helps lift the lid on these sinister retaliation tactics designed to harm those who dare speak out about wrongdoing and help protect others who may be targeted. of people. The actress also denied spreading negative messages about Baldoni.
us Representatives for Lively and Baldoni have been contacted for comment.