Justin Baldoni Sues New York Times Over Article on Blake Lively’s Harassment Allegations

The lawsuit follows WME’s denial of claims that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pressured the agency to drop Baldoni as a client.

Justin Baldoni filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, alleging libel and false light invasion of privacy over its reporting on Blake Lively’s harassment claims.
The New York Times article detailed Lively’s accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation by Baldoni during the production of 'It Ends With Us.'
Baldoni claims the article misrepresented facts and omitted evidence, accusing Lively of orchestrating a smear campaign to control the film’s production and editing process.
WME, Baldoni’s former agency, denies allegations that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, pressured them to drop Baldoni as a client in December 2024.
Blake Lively has filed her own lawsuits, citing emotional distress, lost wages, and unsafe workplace conditions, with public support from co-stars and industry figures.