The legal battle between "It Ends with Us" co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively continues to intensify as Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman promises to unveil evidence of alleged bullying behavior by Lively.
In a statement released Tuesday, Freedman claimed that Lively's team "orchestrated a vicious attack" by providing "grossly edited documents" to The New York Times before filing their complaint. "We are releasing all of the evidence which will show a pattern of bullying and threats to take over the movie," Freedman stated.
The attorney's comments come in response to Lively's recent lawsuit against Baldoni, his producing partners, and publicists. The 37-year-old actress's legal filing alleges sexual harassment and claims Baldoni created a "hostile work environment" during the film's production.
Lively's complaint details several incidents, including allegations that Baldoni entered her trailer "uninvited" while she was undressed and pressured her to "simulate full nudity" without proper coordination or consent.
Her legal team maintains that the claims are "backed by concrete facts" and emphasizes this is not merely a creative differences dispute. They argue that Wayfarer Studios engaged in "unlawful, retaliatory astroturfing" against Lively when she attempted to protect herself and others on set.
In response, Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times over their coverage of Lively's complaint. His legal team alleges that Lively is the one who "engaged in a calculated smear campaign."
As both parties prepare for court proceedings, Freedman maintains they have "all the receipts and more" to support their claims against Lively. The case continues to develop as it heads toward federal court, where both sides await legal resolution.