Justin Baldoni faces backlash after Blake Lively filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment and running a smear campaign. Several celebrities, including Colleen Hoover, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and Paul Feig, strongly support Lively. Baldoni denies the allegations, calling them “categorically false,” but public support for Lively grows as new details unfold.
Actor and director Justin Baldoni is under fire following a lawsuit filed by his It Ends With Us co-star, Blake Lively. The well-known actress accused him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. The controversy has sparked widespread reactions from fans and celebrities alike.
Comedian Whitney Cummings recently criticized Baldoni on TikTok, mocking his self-proclaimed feminism and charity work. “I don’t like when guys, especially symmetrical ones, try to get points for being, like, a feminist or, like, an ally. When guys fight for women’s rights, it’s how they get laid,” the comedian said in her lengthy video. She also refers to the actor’s activism against domestic abuse while promoting the movie.
The lawsuit alleges that Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath created a hostile work environment during the film’s production. Lively claimed they crossed physical boundaries, made inappropriate comments, and retaliated when she raised concerns. She also accused Baldoni of launching an online smear campaign to damage her reputation.
The case has brought to light troubling details, including emails between Baldoni’s team discussing strategies to discredit Lively. The messages reportedly outlined plans to shift blame onto others and exploit Lively’s close friendship with Taylor Swift to further tarnish her image.
An Unwavering Support To Blake
In response, many celebrities have voiced their support for Lively. Author Colleen Hoover, who wrote the book the movie is based on, praised Lively’s professionalism and kindness. Lively’s Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel released a joint statement standing in solidarity with her.
Other notable figures, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and A Simple Favor director Paul Feig, have publicly defended Lively. The artists’ union SAG-AFTRA and Sony Pictures have also condemned the alleged smear campaign, applauding Lively’s courage to speak out.
Baldoni has denied the allegations through his lawyer, calling them “categorically false.” However, as new details emerge, public support for Lively continues to grow, making this one of Hollywood’s most closely watched legal battles.
