Actor Blake Lively has filed a federal lawsuit in New York against 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni and others associated with the romantic drama, alleging harassment and a coordinated effort to tarnish her reputation after speaking out about mistreatment on set. The lawsuit comes in response to a libel lawsuit filed by Baldoni and other defendants against The New York Times, claiming the newspaper and Lively were conducting a smear campaign.
The legal battles stem from allegations of mistreatment and harassment on the set of the surprise hit film, sparking discussions about the treatment of female actors in Hollywood. Lively's lawsuit accuses Baldoni and the film's production company of engaging in a retaliatory scheme to silence her and others from speaking out.
