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Actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni is on one end of a legal battle between him and his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds. The Gossip Girl actress made the first move with a complaint against the filmmaker, alleging s*xual harassment on the sets and orchestrating a smear campaign against her.

As Baldoni fights the allegations with a defamation lawsuit worth over $400 million, the actor’s workplace practices have come to light, revealing more incidents that might have irked other colleagues. A member of the Baha’i faith, Baldoni’s insistence on one practice reportedly made a female executive very uncomfortable.

One of Justin Baldoni’s workplace practices reportedly made a female executive uncomfortable A still from It Ends With Us | Credits: Sony Pictures

Justin Baldoni has always positioned himself as a proponent of gender equality and many of his ventures are focused on this.

Sony’s It Ends With Us adapted Colleen Hoover’s powerful story about domestic violence and a resilient woman, but drama between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni behind the scenes and afterwards has lingered beyond the film’s release in theaters. Arriving to the big screen last August and later heading to streaming on Netflix in December 2024, the Justin-Baldoni-directed film drew many moviegoers, though some didn’t realize what the story was fully about.

Tensions mainly lie between the film’s costars — Lively, who portrays main character Lily Bloom, and Baldoni, who also stars as Ryle, the abusive husband of Lily, in addition to directing the film with a script from Christy Hall. During press for the film, it became clear that Baldoni and Lively were maintaining distance from each other, and even on the red carpet at the New York premiere, they didn’t take photos together.

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So, have you ever noticed how life has a knack for throwing curveballs? Like when you think you’ve got it all figured out, only to find out that the pieces don’t fit as neatly as you’d hoped. We all love a good behind-the-scenes drama, but there are some stories that even Hollywood couldn’t write better.

The unfolding saga between Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and a handful of other industry players has become the stuff of gossip columns. But sometimes, the most significant characters in a tale aren’t always the ones with their names in the headlines.

Justin Baldoni in It Ends with Us | Credits: Sony Pictures

One of the lesser-known, yet pivotal, figures in this story is Liz Plank—someone who was once very much on Baldoni’s side. However, we find that her allegiances have shifted surprisingly. In fact, it’s not just a simple case of picking sides.

Blake Lively, in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, seems to have Ari Emmanuel, allegedly the most powerful man in Hollywood, on their side. The CEO talked about the situation on the Freakonomics podcast, as reported by internet personality and right-wing commentator Candace Owens. However, despite Emmanuel’s endorsement, Lively is still unable to get one of her close friends and It Ends With Us costar on the record.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends with Us || Credits- Sony Pictures

Candace Owens revealed some information about the state of Blake Lively’s lawsuit, which is currently looking for plaintiffs to strengthen the case that the Gossip Girl alum has made against her It Ends With Us co-star.

Ari Emmanuel is Team Lively, through and through Candice Owens | Credit: Candice Owens / YouTube

Candace Owens revealed a lot of information that “she has on good authority.” To begin with, she talked...

Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively are currently in the headlines for their ongoing battle against Justin Baldoni. The controversy began when Lively filed a complaint against Baldoni for s*xual harassment and spearheading a smear campaign against her during the It Ends With Us promotional tour.

As Baldoni countersued Lively and Reynolds, he also accused the latter of parodying him in last year’s Deadpool & Wolverine through the character of Nicepool. Satirizing real-life celebrities who he has issues with does not seem to be new to Reynolds as fans pointed out his Scarlett Johansson roast in Deadpool 2.

Ryan Reynolds’ parody of Scarlett Johansson’s Avengers line creeps out fans Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool | Credits: 20th Century Fox

Ryan Reynolds has been known for his tongue-in-cheek humor which he gets to do abundantly as Deadpool in the MCU. The actor was the perfect cast for the merc-with-the-mouth and...

There have been many questions raised throughout the coverage of the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively lawsuits. With all the information that is coming out, many have been curious about certain pieces of information and decisions that were taken by both parties over the months, becoming a cause for speculation.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in It Ends With Us | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

These questions have not been limited to Lively and Baldoni, as parties close to them have also been brought into the situation in quite interesting manners. From Taylor Swift to Ryan Reynolds, Colleen Hoover, and even journalist Kjersti Flaa, no one has been exempt from the wrath.

Amid this, one name very close to Baldoni switched sides and joined Lively’s team—Liz Plank. This confused many, considering how closely Plank and Baldoni had worked together for four years. However, the explanation for the same may not be very complicated.

Things seem set to take a sinister turn between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. With lawsuits, countersuits, and allegations flying in both directions, the potential for a jury trial has all the elements of another Hollywood scandal unfolding before the public eye.

This has some obvious similarities with what unfolded between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, although a jury trial is still some distance away. While Lively has alleged that she was subjected to s*xual harassment and a plot from Baldoni to ‘destroy her reputation,’ Baldoni has now responded by suing The New York Times.

It Ends With Us controversy does not seem to be ending anytime soon! Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us / Credits: Sony Pictures

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are embroiled in competing lawsuits stemming from allegations of sexual harassment and retaliatory smear campaigns. Lively initiated legal proceedings,...

Hannah Berner’s Controversial Joke ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Hannah Berner is stirring up controversy after joking about Blake Lively in her new Netflix comedy special, ‘Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year,’ released on Friday.

The 33-year-old former Summer House star quipped, “The word c–t was trending this year. I don’t think Blake Lively was that bad,” referencing a series of past interviews by the actress that resurfaced during her ‘It Ends With Us’ press tour over the summer.

The joke, however, struck a nerve given the timing—just days after Lively filed a legal complaint against ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and attempting to ruin her reputation.

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A recent How to Fail podcast episode that featured Justin Baldoni has been deleted following Blake Lively’s sexual harassment complaint.

Podcast host and British author Elizabeth Day wrote on Instagram on Tuesday that she “made the decision to remove the recent How to Fail interview with Justin Baldoni from all platforms while the distressing allegations made against him in Blake Lively’s recent [filing] are fully investigated.”

“Every individual has a right to a safe workplace. Every woman has the right to dignity in that workplace,” she continued in her statement. “Every form of abuse should be called out and I salute the individuals who have the courage to do so.”

The It Ends With Us director and actor appeared on the How to Fail podcast’s Dec. 4 episode, where he talked about having a “near breakdown” while filming one scene in particular in the film. Baldoni also opened up...

The fallout for “It Ends With Us” actor/director Justin Baldoni continues after co-star Blake Lively filed her sexual harassment complaint, as podcaster Elizabeth Day has opted to remove his recent “How to Fail” interview from all platforms.

“I made the decision to remove the recent ‘How to Fail’ interview with Justin Baldoni from all platforms while the distressing allegations made against him in Blake Lively’s recent lawsuit are full investigated,” Day wrote on Instagram.

She continued, “Every individual has a right to a safe workplace. Every woman has the right to dignity in that workplace. Every form of abuse should be called out and I salute the individuals who have the courage to do so.”

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Last week, Lively filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and other unwanted and inappropriate on-set behavior against Baldoni, as well as...

Fallout has continued over the holidays for Justin Baldoni as more speak out in support of Blake Lively, following her filing of a complaint alleging a targeted smear campaign in retaliation against her addressing of sexual harassment on the set of their film It Ends With Us.

Among those stepping up for Lively include her brother-in-law and High School Musical actor Bart Johnson, who wrote on X Dec. 23, “He’s a fraud. He puts on the “costume“ of a hero, man bun and all. Used all of the trendy catchphrases & buzz words for his podcasts. None of it’s genuine. It’s all theater. And everyone fell for it. For years. Rewatch his videos with a more critical eye and watch him compliment and praise himself with faux humility and self deprecation. What a performance.”

Johnson, who recently appeared on Yellowstone, previously stood in solidarity with Lively over the summer,...

Jenny Slate is strongly supporting her It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively amid Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation against the film’s director and co-star Justin Baldoni.

“As Blake Lively’s castmate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation,” Jenny Slate said in a statement Monday to Today.com. “Blake is a leader, loyal friend and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so many who know and love her.”

She added: “What has been revealed about the attack on Blake is terribly dark, disturbing, and wholly threatening. I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side.”

Slate portrays Allysa, the sister of Baldoni’s character and Lively’s sister-in-law, in the film.

Slate joins a long and growing list of Hollywood A-listers,...

Blake Lively’s bombshell sexual harassment complaint against Justin Baldoni set Hollywood running for cover on the eve of the holiday break while simultaneously checking whether they’d missed a memo lowering the bar on public image campaigns for celebrity women.

“It’s really disheartening,” said one senior female industry executive, referring to the detailed allegations of harassment and a social media smear campaign against Lively by her co-star Baldoni. “If you read the complaint, the text messages, it’s crystal clear that something really bad happened here.”

“This is on another level,” said a veteran Hollywood publicity executive, speaking on condition of anonymity, referring to the successful effort by a PR campaign to tag Lively as “tone-deaf, difficult to work with, a bully,” as The New York Times put it.

“This is not a traditional crisis plan,” said the PR executive. “A traditional plan means presenting an offensive and a defensive view,...

Blake Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment and a smear campaign by director and co-star Justin Baldoni have sparked widespread public support.

Among those standing by Lively is her It Ends With Us co-star Brandon Sklenar, who played Atlas Corrigan, her character’s childhood friend. Sklenar shared Lively’s statement on his Instagram story, urging his followers to read it and tagging her with a heart emoji.

Sony Pictures, the studio behind It Ends With Us, has also voiced its support for Lively. In a statement, the studio condemned attempts to harm her reputation, saying such actions “have no place in our business or society.”

The allegations claim Baldoni created a toxic work environment and targeted Lively with a social media smear campaign, causing her and her family emotional distress. Baldoni’s lawyer has denied the claims, calling them false and baseless.

SAG-AFTRA has also supported Lively, commending her bravery for speaking out.

Blake Lively’s accusations of sexual harassment and a smear campaign against her by director and co-star Justin Baldoni have sparked a wave of public support.

Among those standing with Lively is her It Ends With Us co-star Brandon Sklenar, who played Atlas Corrigan, her character’s childhood sweetheart. Sklenar shared her complaint on his Instagram story, urging his followers to read it and tagging Lively with a heart emoji.

Sony Pictures, the studio behind It Ends With Us, has also reaffirmed its backing of Lively. In a statement, a spokesperson condemned any efforts to damage her reputation, emphasizing that such actions “have no place in our business or in a civil society.”

The allegations accuse Baldoni of fostering a toxic work environment and targeting Lively with a social media smear campaign. Lively claims these actions caused her and her family significant emotional harm. In response, Baldoni’s lawyer denied the allegations,...

Author and journalist Liz Plank, who co-hosts The Man Enough show with Justin Baldoni, is leaving the podcast after Blake Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her.

“I’m writing to you today to let you know that I have had my representatives inform Wayfarer that I will no longer be co-hosting The Man Enough podcast,” Plank announced on Instagram Monday. “Thank you for trusting me with your hearts and stories, for holding space for mine, and for making this show what it was.

It Ends With Us actor Brandon Sklenar called for people to read co-star Blake Lively’s complaint against filmmaker/star Justin Baldoni amid the continuing fallout that began Friday following the document’s filing, which has additionally embroiled Hollywood’s crisis PR machine regarding allegations of the director’s sexual harassment and a burying smear campaign.

Sklenar, who portrays Lively’s teenage love in the domestic violence-themed romantic drama adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s eponymous novel, posted a screenshot of the complaint and a link to the New York Times site featuring the 80-page document. “For The Love Of God Read This,” the performer wrote on his Instagram Story shared today, tagging Lively along with a red heart emoji.

The Offer actor joins a number of Hollywood figures who have expressed support for Lively over the weekend, including the cast of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (which stars Lively), Gwyneth Paltrow,...

Sony is standing behind Blake Lively after she filed a sexual harassment complaint against her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star, Justin Baldoni.

“We have previously expressed our support for Blake in connection with her work on and for the film,” a Sony Pictures Entertainment spokesperson told TheWrap on Monday. “We fully and firmly reiterate that support today. Further, we strongly condemn any reputational attacks on her. Any such attacks have no place in our business or in a civil society.”

Sony’s public message of support came after the actress filed a complaint against Baldoni over the weekend, accusing him of using “social manipulation” to launch a “smear campaign” against her. Jamey Heath, Steve Sarowitz, Melissa Nathan, Jennifer Abel, Rwa Communications, Street Relations Inc. and Jed Wallace are also named.

“I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm...

Author and journalist Liz Plank is distancing herself from her podcast co-host Justin Baldoni’s following the serious allegations Baldoni is facing from his It Ends with Us co-star Blake Lively.

“I’m writing to you today to let you know that I have had my representatives inform Wayfarer that I will no longer be co-hosting the Man Enough podcast,” Plank wrote in a message to fans. “Thank you for trusting me with your hearts and stories, for holding space for mine, and for making this show what it was. I will miss you, the listeners, so much. I love what this community created together with every fiber of my being, and that’s because of you.”

Launched in 2021, Man Enough “explores what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all people.” Plank co-hosted it with Baldoni and Jamey Heath, CEO of Baldoni’s Wayfarer Studios.

“It Ends With Us” studio Sony Pictures has released a statement following star Blake Lively’s bombshell allegations accusing director and co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign against her.

“We have previously expressed our support for Blake in connection with her work on and for the film. We fully and firmly reiterate that support today,” a Sony Pictures Entertainment spokesperson tells Variety. “Further, we strongly condemn any reputational attacks on her. Any such attacks have no place in our business or in a civil society.”

Over the weekend, the New York Times reported that Lively filed a complaint accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment, fostering a toxic work environment and trying to tarnish her reputation with a targeted smear campaign on social media. Lively alleges that Baldoni’s behavior caused her and her family “severe emotional harm.” Baldoni’s lawyer Bryan Freedman called Lively’s complaint...

The growing backlash against actor-director Justin Baldoni, who was hit with a legal complaint from Blake Lively this week that alleges he subjected her to persistent sexual harassment while filming It Ends With Us in 2023, now includes his co-host on his weekly podcast, as she announced her departure.

Journalist and author Liz Plank shared on Monday that she is leaving her gig at The Man Enough Podcast, on which she joins Baldoni to discuss masculinity. The 37-year-old Montreal native, announced that she’s departing the podcast she’s co-hosted for three years as denouncements of Baldoni tore across the web. Meanwhile, several celebrities planted themselves firmly on Team Blake in what is becoming a public relations battle between the co-stars.

“I’m writing to you today to let you know that I have had my representatives inform Wayfarer that I will no longer be co-hosting The Man Enough podcast,” Plank wrote in her post.

Justin Baldoni‘s podcast co-host Liz Plank is breaking her silence after his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign.

If you didn’t know, the 40-year-old actor/director first launched The Man Enough Podcast with the 37-year-old journalist/author, and Wayfarer Studios CEO Jamey Heath back in 2021.

Days after Blake, 37, filed her complaint against Justin, Liz released a statement announcing that she is leaving the podcast.

Keep reading to find out more…“I’m writing to you today to let you know that I have had my representatives inform Wayfarer that I will no longer be co-hosting The Man Enough podcast,” Liz wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for trusting me with your hearts and stories, for holding space for mine, and for making this show what it was. I will miss you, the listeners, so much. I love what this...

In the evolving landscape of political activism, a fresh and vibrant initiative has emerged: Hotties for Harris. This movement originated from a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris and has since grown into a unique platform aimed at making politics enjoyable and engaging, particularly for younger generations. Speaking to What’s Trending, Liz Plank, one of the co-founders of Hotties for Harris…

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A major adaptation of a bestselling novel may have had competing cuts behind the scenes, according to The Hollywood Reporter, as sources tell the outlet that "It Ends With Us" star and co-executive producer Blake Lively apparently took a hands-on role behind the scenes –- with the help of a "Deadpool & Wolverine" editor. The news comes at the end of a gossip-filled week in which TikTok sleuths and others on social media have pointed out a number of unusual details about the "It Ends With Us" press tour, leading some to dub it "the new 'Don't Worry, Darling'" in terms of inexplicable, oddly multi-faceted off-screen drama.

Rumors first picked up in the wake of the New York premiere of the film, which is based on a popular book by Colleen Hoover about a woman attempting to come to terms with her abusive relationship. According to Glamour, the film's director and star,...

Heather Graham shows off her incredible figure in a bikini. Pic credit: ©ImageCollect.com/Mayuka Ishikawa/HollywoodNewswire

Heather Graham has been having the time of her life and she’s even been kind enough to share a snippet of it with her fans.

On Saturday, the 52-year-old actress took to Instagram to dazzle her 443,000 followers with photos of her recent vacation.

The Boogie Nights star shared a series of four photos and a video, with the first being a picture of herself in a black bikini that she accessorized with a pair of black shades.

The incredible blue water behind her made for a gorgeous backdrop as she took a selfie with one hand, holding her long blonde hair back from her face with the other.

The second photo featured the rocky beach with a side view of the old pier against the crystal blue water. The third was another bikini selfie,...

Wayfarer Studios — the independent production studio from filmmaker, author and “Jane the Virgin” actor Justin Baldoni — has received a 125M investment to boost strategic growth and further the company’s production of film, television, documentaries, podcasts and new media projects, Variety has learned exclusively.

The private investment comes from Wayfarer Studios’ co-founder Steve Sarowitz, the entrepreneur, billionaire philanthropist and chairman of software company Paylocity, along with his wife, Jessica Sarowitz. Wayfarer was founded in 2019 by Baldoni and Sarowitz, who has served as an active advisor since the company’s inception.

Wayfarer Studios’ mission is to bring people together and highlight connection through storytelling. The company is rooted in creating globally impactful projects, and prides itself in debunking the typical studio model by championing inspirational stories towards social change.

Together, Sarowitz and Baldoni hold the belief that purpose-driven content and commercial success are not mutually exclusive, and the new investment will...

Exclusive: Wayfarer Studios has promoted Jamey Heath to President. In his new role at the company, he will be tasked with building out its vision and ensuring that all creative decisions, business opportunities, and partnerships are in line with its overall mission and values. Heath will also now oversee the financial health and management of the independent production studio.

Heath joined Wayfarer in December of 2020, most recently serving as interim chief operating officer. During his time in that role, he played an integral part in the studio’s efforts to advance filming on several projects, helping to build a sizeable slate to further its growth and expansion. Heath has proven a natural fit for the company focused on socially-conscious projects, given his conviction that purpose-driven content and commercial success are not mutually exclusive.

Heath began his career as a writer, musician and producer—co-writing and producing songs for such artists as Chaka Khan,...

Johnny Depp fans and Amber Heard defenders went toe to toe in TheWrap’s comments section and on social media as allegations and counter-allegations flew around the couple’s split last week. Defenders of Johnny Depp raised the specter of a “Gone Girl”-style scenario, saying they believed the allegation that Heard was blackmailing the actor. But plenty of Heard supporters said that her claim of domestic abuse should be trusted, and not only because she produced a photo of her bruised face. “So tragic a woman has to share a picture like this to be believed.#AmberHeard,” tweeted Elizabeth Plank,...