Summary
Newly unsealed court documents show that actress Blake Lively called director Justin Baldoni a "clown" in text messages. Lively has filed a lawsuit against Baldoni for sexual harassment and defamation, while Baldoni denies these claims. The case will go to trial in May 2025, and the texts reveal tensions during the filming of "It Ends With Us."
Key Facts
- Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni a "clown" and "doofus director" in text messages from 2023.
- Lively sued Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign.
- Baldoni has denied all the allegations and is defending against the lawsuit.
- Baldoni's $400 million counter-suit was dismissed by a judge in June.
- The trial for Lively's case is set for May 2025.
- The messages between Lively and her friends indicate frustration with Baldoni during the filming and promotion of "It Ends With Us."
- In the texts, Lively mentioned feeling bad for Baldoni despite his behavior.
- Lively's team claims that the text messages are missing important context.
