Blake Lively’s Legal Battle Against Justin Baldoni Escalates with New Allegations

Hollywood’s latest legal showdown took another dramatic turn as Blake Lively amended her lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. The revised complaint, filed late Tuesday, introduces allegations from two additional actresses who reportedly experienced inappropriate behavior on set.

New Witnesses Step Forward

Lively’s updated lawsuit claims that these unnamed actresses, who worked on the film, are willing to testify about their unsettling encounters with Baldoni and his Wayfarer Studios partner, Jamey Heath. While their identities remain undisclosed for privacy reasons, sources suggest they could be Jenny Slate and Isabela Ferrer—both of whom have yet to comment publicly.

The legal filing does not include direct messages or screenshots from these witnesses, aiming to shield them from the online harassment and threats that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, have allegedly faced. However, Lively’s spokesperson confirmed that the women have authorized her to present their accounts in court.

Defensive Response from Baldoni’s Legal Team

Reacting to the amended complaint, Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, dismissed the claims as “unsubstantiated hearsay.” He argued that the case lacks concrete evidence and suggested that upcoming depositions would reveal a different truth.

“What is truly uncomfortable here is Ms. Lively’s lack of actual evidence,” Freedman stated.

Tensions Rise as PR Battle Intensifies

The lawsuit has evolved beyond a personal dispute between Lively and Baldoni, gaining traction as a potential #MeToo case. The controversy now extends to Wayfarer Studios’ co-founder, Steve Sarowitz, who is accused of making aggressive remarks about protecting the studio at all costs. According to the lawsuit, Sarowitz allegedly compared his approach to Israel’s military actions against Hamas, adding that he would ensure certain individuals were “dead to him.”

The escalating battle has captivated Hollywood, especially with Sony’s involvement in financing and distributing It Ends With Us. The film, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, became a massive box-office success, grossing over $351 million worldwide against a $25 million budget.

The Bigger Picture

Lively’s legal team argues that her claims were documented long before the movie’s release. The amended complaint also includes a new defamation charge, citing a smear campaign allegedly orchestrated by Baldoni’s PR team.

With both sides refusing to settle, the case appears headed for a prolonged courtroom battle—one that could have significant ramifications for the entertainment industry.