Justin Baldoni Counters Blake Lively’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with Unseen ‘It Ends With Us’ Footage

By M Muzamil Shami - January 22, 2025

  

Justin Baldoni Unveils Raw ‘It Ends With Us’ Footage in Response to Blake Lively’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Justin Baldoni has released previously unseen raw footage from the set of "It Ends With Us" as a direct response to the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Blake Lively. This move marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the two actors.

Baldoni is presenting this raw, unedited evidence to directly address and counter the serious allegations of sexual harassment brought forth by Lively. The release of this footage aims to provide a clear and factual account of the events in question.

Baldoni’s legal team has released unedited video footage from the "It Ends With Us" set to specifically address and refute Lively’s claims of inappropriate behavior during a particular slow dancing scene. This footage is presented as key evidence in the ongoing legal proceedings.

The 10-minute video, obtained by Page Six and shared by Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, directly addresses Lively’s accusations concerning alleged inappropriate conduct during the filming of a slow dance scene. This release is a strategic move in the legal process.

According to Baldoni’s legal counsel, the footage, which was filmed in May 2023, directly contradicts the narrative presented by Lively’s accusations. The legal team asserts that the footage provides a different perspective on the events.

“The scene in question was designed to portray the two characters falling in love and experiencing a longing for closeness. The footage clearly shows both actors behaving entirely within the professional scope of the scene, demonstrating mutual respect and professionalism,” the official statement reads. The statement further emphasizes that the released footage includes three takes filmed consecutively, providing a comprehensive view of the interaction.

In the video, Lively, 37, and Baldoni, 40, are seen engaging in a slow dance within a bar setting, with extras cheering in the background. This scene is central to the dispute.

The footage captures the actors engaging in casual conversation picked up by their on-set microphones, even mentioning their respective spouses, Ryan Reynolds and Emily Baldoni. This casual banter is presented as evidence of a comfortable working environment. At one point, Lively suggests that conversing while dancing adds to the “romantic” feel of the scene, a sentiment with which Baldoni agrees.

During a moment when their noses touch during an embrace, Lively jokingly remarks about feeling “so nosey,” to which Baldoni responds with a lighthearted, “I know. And my nose is so big.”

Lively humorously replies, “Yes. I was hoping we could address this. It’s not too late,” jokingly suggesting cosmetic surgery. This specific exchange is presented by Baldoni’s team as evidence contradicting Lively’s claims that he made negative comments about his own appearance.

In another take, Baldoni jokes about potentially getting his “beard” on Lively, to which she responds by playfully suggesting she might transfer her spray tan to him. He then replies lightheartedly, “It smells good.” These lighthearted exchanges are presented as evidence of a positive on-set dynamic.

Baldoni’s legal team released this footage as a direct response to Lively’s lawsuit, which was filed in December 2024. The release of this footage aims to directly refute her allegations and present Baldoni’s side of the story to the public and the court. This marks a crucial development in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the "It Ends With Us" production. The video aims to provide transparency and context to the allegations of sexual harassment within the “It Ends With Us” set.