Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds’ Lawyers Are Now Arguing Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer Shouldn’t Talk After Alleged ‘Improper Conduct’

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It seems Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are taking significant steps in response to Justin Baldoni and his attorney, Bryan Freedman. This stems from Baldoni filing a $400 million lawsuit against the couple (and others) and disclosing raw footage from the film that contradicts an assertion made in Lively’s initial grievance against her co-star and his production company. Recently, the latest development in their ongoing legal dispute indicates that lawyers for Lively and Reynolds have submitted a court letter demanding a gag order on Baldoni’s legal team.

A day following the uncensored clip’s release from “It Ends With Us,” TMZ disclosed that Lively and Reynolds’ legal representatives submitted a petition to the court for a protective order. The purpose of this petition was to:

After the uncut footage from “It Ends With Us” came out, TMZ shared that Lively and Reynolds’ lawyers asked the court for a protective order, which they needed because:

…Prevent Baldoni’s legal team, headed by Bryan Freedman, from participating in ‘unprofessional behavior’, such as alleged ‘harassing and retaliatory media campaigns’ against Blake and Ryan. They argue that he is breaching court guidelines which prohibit lawyers from making press statements that are not pertinent to the case and could potentially bias the jury.

Reportedly, this letter specifically references the footage released yesterday.

In Lively’s allegation against Wayfarer Studios, Baldoni, and others regarding sexual harassment, among other claims, she cited a dance scene with her co-star as an instance that left her feeling uncomfortable due to his inappropriate remarks. However, Baldoni, in his $400 million lawsuit against the same co-star and Ryan Reynolds, denied these allegations. Subsequently, they used the footage of the dance scene to support their assertion that he did not make the comments Lively claimed were harassing.

As a passionate cinephile, I can’t help but notice the latest buzz surrounding the on-screen drama between my favorite actor, Baldoni, and Lively. Interestingly, Freedman, Baldoni’s legal representative, has been making the rounds in various interviews, shedding light on their predicament and the strategy they intend to adopt moving forward.

It seems a source close to Baldoni contends that Lively and Reynolds’ demand is considered “unfairly excessive” in response to the New York Times article revealing the Gossip Girl star’s accusations against the director. Furthermore, this source states that the Jane the Virgin star intends to disclose videos and messages as evidence to show that the allegations are unfounded.

After numerous legal disputes, there have been lawsuits going back and forth. Lively initially complained about The New York Times in a published article, claiming they “selectively used and distorted communications without providing necessary context” for libel. This was followed by a significant lawsuit against both Lively and Reynolds, which included charges of defamation, civil extortion, and additional claims. Additionally, the star of The Age of Adaline also filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and his production company, making similar allegations to her initial complaint, including sexual harassment and accusations that the director and his team conducted a smear campaign against her.

In the midst of the ongoing situation, the legal representative for the director of “It Ends With Us” has been vocal and assertive regarding their defense strategies for their client. However, it appears that the couple being sued are requesting that he refrain from further comments or statements.

The recent news about a supposed joke demand is the latest development in the ongoing court case stemming from the controversy surrounding the movie “It Ends With Us” last summer. At this point, though, we’re still unsure of its resolution.

In our ongoing investigation into the alleged court order involving Baldoni’s legal representative and the lawsuits surrounding the incident between the actor and Blake Lively during the production of “It Ends With Us“, we promise to keep you updated on any new developments.

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2025-01-22 22:11