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Actor and director Justin Baldoni is embroiled in a high-profile legal battle following allegations made by actress Blake Lively. On December 20, 2024, Lively filed a complaint accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of It Ends with Us. The controversy deepened when The New York Times reported that Baldoni, along with producer Jamey Heath, allegedly hired crisis management experts to tarnish Lively’s reputation.

Baldoni has vehemently denied the accusations and responded by filing a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times, claiming that the publication’s report was based on Lively’s "self-serving narrative" rather than factual evidence. He asserts that the allegations are unfounded and that the media coverage has unfairly damaged his reputation.

As the legal dispute unfolds, both parties are actively presenting their cases, with lawsuits and counterclaims adding complexity to the proceedings. The case has sparked significant public debate, drawing attention to power dynamics in Hollywood and the impact of high-profile legal battles on the entertainment industry.