By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-23 12:41:42 | Updated at 2024-12-23 16:46:33
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Blake Lively outlined missed work opportunities in her explosive lawsuit against It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni.
The 37-year-old actress starred opposite the 40-year-old actor in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's book of the same name.
And days ago she alleged in legal paperwork that Baldoni sexually harassed her throughout the making of the movie and engineered a smear campaign against her.
One of the missed work gigs listed was hosting the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live in September, which came the month after the feature was released.
'The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial,' says the suit, according to the lawsuit, via Just Jared.
'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,' the filing states.
Blake Lively outlined missed work opportunities in her explosive lawsuit against It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni; pictured in August
The movie hit theaters on August 9 and was preceded by a tense press tour that saw Blake and Justin noticeably avoid each other
It was added, 'For example, Ms. Lively canceled a critical Target corporate event for her hair care company, and she backed out of her scheduled role to host the premiere episode of the 50th anniversary season of Saturday Night Live in September 2024.'
The hosting job instead went to Hacks actress Jean Smart.
Furthermore, the lawsuit claims the smear campaign damaged Blake‘s business and inflicted 'severe emotional distress' upon her family.
Lively also alleges that Baldoni showed her explicit videos and photos of other women, openly discussed his struggles with pornography, and made inappropriate remarks about her appearance.
It Ends With Us tells the story of Lily Bloom (Lively), a woman confronting the trauma of domestic abuse inflicted by her husband, Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni).
The book was inspired by Hoover's experience with domestic violence during her marriage to the author’s father.
Earlier reports included allegations that Baldoni showed Lively nude videos and images of other women, discussed his porn addiction and made inappropriate remarks about her weight, her late father, and other members of the cast and crew.
Recently revealed details allege even more outrageous behavior, with court documents obtained by People claiming Baldoni 'improvised physical intimacy' during a scene without prior discussion or choreography.
The 37-year-old actress starred opposite the 40-year-old actor in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's book of the same name; pictured December 4
Days ago Blake alleged in legal paperwork that Baldoni sexually harassed her throughout the making of the movie and engineered a smear campaign against her
Other reports included allegations that Baldoni showed Lively nude videos and images of other women, discussed his porn addiction, and made inappropriate remarks about her weight, her late father and other members of the cast and crew
One incident reportedly involved Baldoni 'discreetly biting and sucking on Ms. Lively's lower lip' during multiple takes, allegedly insisting on reshooting the scene repeatedly despite Lively's clear discomfort.
The lawsuit alleges Baldoni made sexual inquiries, including asking Lively if she and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, experienced simultaneous climaxes — a question she found intrusive and refused to answer.
Another complained described Justin having 'cried' over Blake's appearance early into production.
In papers obtained by The New York Times, Lively accused the former Jane The Virgin star of entering her trailer while she was nude, and letting his 'friends' watch her film sex scenes, along with other activities that created a 'hostile work environment.'
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