Blake Lively has filed a formal complaint against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of actions that she claims severely impacted her career. The allegations include creating a hostile work environment and sabotaging major career opportunities, such as her chance to host the Season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live.

Blake Lively's claims against It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni The complaint, submitted to the California Civil Rights Department, highlights Lively’s claims that Baldoni’s behaviour caused immediate and major damage to her professional reputation. According to the Gossip Girl star, the situation made it impossible for her to proceed with public appearances without addressing the alleged misconduct. She stated in the lawsuit, “The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial. Given the ongoing nature of the campaign and the associated negative public sentiment, Ms Lively did not believe she could proceed with public appearances or events without being forced to openly discuss what happened on set.” Blake Lively alleges Justin Baldoni sabotaged her opportunity to host SNL season 50 openerOne of the major losses Blake Lively mentioned in the complaint was her hosting gig for Saturday Night Live’s milestone 50th-anniversary season in September 2024. Additionally, she cancelled a high-profile Target corporate event promoting her hair care brand due to the fallout from the alleged incidents. ALSO READ: The filing describes a January 2024 meeting between Lively and Baldoni, which was intended to discuss her return to the It Ends with Us set following the end of the Hollywood labour strikes. During this meeting, Lively claims Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her weight, discussed details of his sex life, and pressured her to disclose her religious beliefs. Furthermore, she accused Jamey Heath, a producer on the film and CEO of Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios, of showing her a video of his wife giving birth, which she found deeply inappropriate. More about Blake Lively's complaint against It Ends with Us co-star Justin BaldoniThe complaint also includes screenshots of texts and emails allegedly exchanged between Lively, Baldoni, and his team. These messages reportedly outline a deliberate plan to tarnish Lively’s reputation in the event that disputes between the co-stars became public. “If any of the problems between the It Ends with Us co-stars became public, they would launch a campaign to sully her name,” the complaint states.Bryan Freedman, the attorney representing Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, has strongly denied the allegations, calling them “completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious.” Despite these denials, the lawsuit has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated film adaptation.