Justin Baldoni Already dealing with major consequences days later Blake Lively File a lawsuit against him.
new york times It was reported on December 21 that Lively filed a lawsuit on December 20, accusing Lively of sexually harassing her during the promotion of the film and launching a campaign of “social manipulation” to “destroy” her reputation. It all ends with us. This document was also obtained by US WeeklyClaims Lively isn’t the only actor to complain about Bardoni.
Baldoni, who has been an outspoken supporter of women’s issues, denied the accusations through his lawyer Brian Friedman In a statement, he called Lively’s accusations “completely false, outrageous and deliberately obscene.” us. The statement said Lively filed the lawsuit to “repair her negative reputation” and “retell the story” about the making of the film.
us A representative for Lively was contacted for comment but did not immediately receive a response. in a statement new york times Regarding her lawsuit, the actress said: “I hope my legal action helps lift the lid on these sinister retaliation tactics designed to harm those who publicly report misconduct and help protect others who may be target person.
Months after a reported feud between “Be With Us” costars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, she’s suing him for sexual harassment. In the lawsuit, which was filed on Friday, December 20 and obtained by Us Weekly after reports from TMZ and The New York Times, Lively accuses Baldoni of launching a […]
Although Baldoni has maintained his innocence since the lawsuit was filed, his career has suffered a series of setbacks. Bardoni was soon dropped by his agency and the award was revoked.
Keep scrolling to see what Baldoni has lost since news of Lively’s lawsuit broke:
Remove from WME
News of Lively’s lawsuit broke the same day that talent agency WME dropped Baldoni as a client. deadline Reports say the decision was made by WME leadership in part due to Lively’s lawsuit.
WME also represents Lively, of whom she remains a client.
Important Voices Award revoked
A week before news of Lively’s lawsuit broke, Baldoni received the 2024 Vital Voices Solidarity Award, which, according to the organization’s website, “recognizes those who demonstrate excellence in speaking out for women and girls around the world.” Award for Outstanding Men of Courage and Compassion.” The honor was presented by It all ends with us supporting role Hassan Minhaj.
On December 23, Vital Voices announced it was revoking the award, reminding Baldoni of the decision amid the legal drama.
“The Voices of Unity Award recognizes outstanding men who demonstrate courage and compassion in speaking out for women and girls,” the statement shared via Instagram read. “On December 9, 2024, we honor Justin Bardo Ni presented the award. On Saturday, December 21, we learned through news reports that Blake Lively had filed a disturbing lawsuit against Mr. Baldoni, his publicist, and others. and alleged that Mr. Baldoni and his publicists’ communications in the lawsuit — and the public relations efforts they demonstrated — were inherently contrary to the values of Vital Voices and the spirit of the award.
Losing a co-host
Baldoni hosts the podcast “Man Enough” with the author Liz Plank. On December 23, Plank announced his departure from the show after four years.
Planck in a paper by people. “Thank you for believing in me and your stories, holding space for me, and making this show a reality. I will miss you so much, listeners. I love what this community has created with every fiber of my being. All because of you.
Plank added that while her “chapter is over,” she plans to remain “committed to the values we built together.”
“Thank you for being here, thank you for believing in me, and thank you for being by my side these past four years. We all deserve better, and I know that if we work together, we can create it,” she continued said. “I will share more as soon as I can as I continue to process what happened. In the meantime, I will continue to support all those who call out injustice and hold those who stand in their way accountable.
She did not mention Baldoni or the lawsuit in her statement.
