Blake Lively’s Publicist Says It Ends With Us Star Was ‘Dragged’ Into Justin Baldoni Lawsuit; Know What Happened

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In a New York federal court, Leslie Sloane, the representative of actress Blake Lively, has submitted a request to have a $400 million lawsuit brought on by Justin Baldoni dismissed.

In the words of People, Sloane argues that the accusations leveled against her and her company, Vision PR, lack substance, and are merely a smokescreen to hide Lively’s claims of sexual harassment and retribution against Baldoni.

In simpler terms, Baldoni is claiming in his lawsuit that Sloane intentionally organized a negative publicity stunt to portray him as a sexual offender, mainly by spreading stories in the Daily Mail. The accusations of defamation involve statements like “the entire cast doesn’t like Justin,” “the entire cast hates him,” and “Blake was sexually harassed.

Sloane contends that these comments are personal views and thus cannot be used as grounds for defamation since they aren’t actions. Additionally, she clarifies that the “Blake was sexually assaulted” statement was the Daily Mail reporter’s interpretation of Lively’s complaint to the California Civil Rights Department, not a direct quote from her.

As a devoted supporter, I maintain that the contentious declarations at hand can be categorized as personal opinions or substantially factual, which I firmly believe are viable defenses when faced with accusations of defamation.

It is implied that Justin Baldoni hasn’t directly refuted claims about him forcing multiple kisses in scenes without Blake Lively’s agreement. However, Baldoni argues that these actions were integral to his acting method and were considered acceptable due to his past performance.

This action is based on the revised lawsuit filed by Blake Lively, detailing claims that Baldoni exhibited inappropriate conduct towards other actresses in the cast.

The legal conflict has garnered considerable interest, partially because it includes the participation of PR agencies usually working in the background. The court date is set for March 2026, hinting at more revelations in this notable case.

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2025-02-21 13:22