The ongoing legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has brought to light past controversies in their careers. Baldoni's attorney recently released unedited footage from their film "It Ends With Us," claiming it disproves Lively's sexual harassment allegations. This comes after a series of lawsuits filed by both parties, including Lively's sexual harassment suit against Baldoni and his studio, and Baldoni's defamation lawsuits against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and the New York Times. The legal battle revolves around accusations of a smear campaign, disputed creative control over the film's script, and alleged influence by Reynolds and Taylor Swift.
Prior to this legal entanglement, both actors faced separate controversies. Lively's time on "Gossip Girl" was marked by rumored on-set tension with co-star Leighton Meester. Years later, Lively and Reynolds faced criticism for their 2012 wedding held at a former plantation, a decision they later publicly regretted. More recently, Lively drew criticism for promoting her personal business ventures during the "It Ends With Us" press tour.
Baldoni has also been open about his past struggles with pornography addiction and the impact it had on his life. Additionally, he faced a lawsuit in 2022 from author Travis Flores, who alleged Baldoni stole his script idea for the film "Five Feet Apart." The case was settled, and Flores passed away in 2024.
The complex legal battle between Lively and Baldoni continues, with both sides presenting their versions of events. The release of the unedited footage adds another layer to the ongoing dispute.
