Justin Baldoni’s Suit Against The New York Times Highlights Discrepancies Between Naked In Trailer Claims And More

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It Ends With Us actor Justin Baldoni’s lawyers said there would be a big response coming and they followed through days latert. The last day of the 2024 calendar year was full of headlines remarking on the $250 million suit that Baldoni and his legal team filed against the New York Times after that outlet published “We Can Bury Anyone: Inside A Hollywood Smear Machine.” The bombshell article included allegations that painted Baldoni and other individuals in a bad light before his co-star Blake Lively filed her own complaint (and subsequent lawsuit). This included text messages between the director and his PR team reportedly planning how to spin some allegations the actress was hinting at in the press. Now, in back-to-back moves both he and Lively have officially filed, and both suits contain information that leads to different conclusions.

It’s important to point out that each set of documents (filings) is intended for different recipients and platforms. For instance, Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times for libel. In his legal action, he claims the newspaper selectively used and modified communications, disregarding essential context in the process. To put it simply, Baldoni alleges that The New York Times took parts of their interaction out of context when reporting on them.

Blake Lively is taking legal action against the production company responsible for “It Ends With Us“, which includes Justin Baldoni, among others, as well as Jennifer Abel, a publicist who claimed there was an “unexecuted smear campaign” discussed by her team. (Jennifer Abel herself has also filed a lawsuit.)

On Tuesday, Lively additionally filed a lawsuit alleging “extreme mental anguish,” following her earlier submission of a complaint to the California Civil Rights Department.

The Discrepancies Between The Report And Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us Adjacent Suit

As a long-time reader of Colleen Hoover’s books and a follower of Hollywood news, I find myself drawn to the recent lawsuit involving Baldoni, as reported by the New York Times. Having worked in the entertainment industry myself for over a decade, I can attest that set disputes are not uncommon. However, the details surrounding this incident on the popular movie based on Colleen Hoover’s book have caught my attention.

From what I have gathered online and from Baldoni’s team’s account of events, it appears that there may have been a significant misunderstanding or miscommunication during production. It’s always disheartening to see such incidents happen in the industry, especially when they involve talented individuals like Baldoni who seem to be passionate about their work.

As someone who has faced my fair share of set challenges and conflicts over the years, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate these situations, but I also know that open communication, understanding, and empathy are crucial in finding a resolution. In this case, I hope both parties can come together and find a way to move forward, allowing everyone involved to continue creating meaningful and impactful stories for audiences to enjoy.

As a woman who has worked in the entertainment industry for many years, I strongly believe that professional boundaries are essential to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment. In my own experiences, I have encountered situations where those boundaries were crossed, leaving me feeling uncomfortable and disrespected. The recent report by The New York Times about the alleged behavior of Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath on the set of “It Ends with Us” is concerning and highlights the importance of upholding professionalism at all times.

I can only imagine how distressing it must have been for the actress involved to have her privacy repeatedly violated in such a manner. It’s crucial that those in positions of power, like Baldoni and Heath, understand the impact their actions can have on others and take steps to ensure they are not contributing to a toxic work environment.

I hope that this incident serves as a reminder for everyone in the industry to prioritize respect and maintain professional boundaries at all times. It’s our responsibility to create an inclusive and safe space where all voices can be heard, and everyone feels valued and respected.

She mentioned that two men frequently barged into her dressing room without permission, even when she was bare and nursing, on several occasions.

Both Baldoni and the adjacent complaints suggest that he visited her dressing room while she was nursing, but the director of ‘It Ends with Us’ emphasizes that context is crucial in understanding the situation.

In his legal team’s assertion, the New York Times had been “quietly working” with Blake Lively’s team on the matter before the article dropped, so she could then reportedly drop her own Civil complaint and lawsuit. That report has “blatant falsehoods” and “egregious misrepresentations,” per Baldoni’s legal team, with this story about breastfeeding and running lines in Lively’s trailer thing being one example.

According to him, there were instances where they had differing ideas on creativity, which eventually led to her requesting fresh drafts. She added that these drafts should always be forwarded to her as well, for her convenience. He obliged, and she confirmed via text message.

I’m just pumping in my trailer if you wanna work out our lines.

Based on my years of working in legal matters, I have learned to carefully scrutinize evidence presented in a lawsuit. The screenshot shared in this case appears to show that the defendant responded to the famous movie star and agreed to fulfill her request. Given my experience, it is crucial to consider the potential implications of such an exchange for both parties involved and how it could impact their lives or careers.

Copy. Eating with crew and will head that way.

Other instances where the newspaper claimed Lively experienced a producer’s “wife naked” scenario and more were also said to be misconstrued, as the producer’s wife had consented for the video to be shown on set to aid in a birth scene. Such occurrences have reignited discussions about the need for intimacy coordinators on film sets.

In the initial lawsuit, Lively claimed that Baldoni and others involved in the movie engaged in a “defamation campaign” against her. However, the new lawsuit against The Times contends that the backlash towards Lively was not orchestrated but rather “spontaneous,” stemming from her floral fashion campaign and other promotional activities for a film that Baldoni perceived as addressing “domestic violence.” Time will tell if this matter is resolved outside of court.

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2025-01-01 18:08