Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: ‘Gossip Girl’ Actress Blames Co-Star for Missing Out to Host the Season Opener

Published 12/22/2024, 8:44 PM EST

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The drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has reached a boiling point, with the situation escalating beyond control. Following serious legal allegations, the Gossip Girl alum has reignited the feud, stirring up more controversy surrounding Baldoni's name. Not just the drastic allegations, Lively has also cited loss of career opportunities as one of her reasons for taking down her co-star. And the back-and-forth continues.

With tensions running high, it is clear that this celebrity feud has gone too far, leaving many to question the motives behind the ongoing public spat.

Blake Lively takes yet another strike at Justin Baldoni in latest complaint

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According to Variety's report, Blake Lively has blamed Justin Baldoni for missing out on hosting Saturday Night Live Season 50. Her filing accuses him of smearing her name, citing the SNL gig as an opportunity lost due to harassment. The complaint stated that the fallout had immediate and substantial effects on her professional life, forcing her to cancel public appearances.

Lively canceled a Target corporate event and backed out of her SNL hosting role due to negative public sentiment. What followed was a range of PR campaigns for damage control. However, none seem to have the day for Lively. Her professional life was severely affected by the alleged harassment, or so she claims.

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With everything going on, fans might wonder what exactly happened with the co-stars of It Ends With Us.

The entire Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni in a nutshell

A shocking complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department revealed a disturbing January 2024 meeting between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Lively alleged that her costar Baldoni made inappropriate advances while filming nu-- scenes in the movie in closed sets. He reportedly made derogatory comments about her weight, engaged in inappropriate discussions about his sex life, and pressured her to disclose her religious beliefs. All of these compiled grievances pushed Lively to press charges.

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The complaint includes damning evidence, such as screenshots of texts and emails, which suggested that Baldoni's team threatened to damage Lively's reputation if their issues became public. Additionally, producer Jamey Heath is accused of sharing a deeply personal video with Lively, further blurring professional boundaries. As of the latest, the charges have led agencies like WME to cut ties with the actor in question.

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What are your thoughts on Lively's complaint? Do you think you concur with her or is it just fuel to the fire at this point? Let us know in the comments below.

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Shraddha Das is a Content Lead and the Sub Group Head at Netflix Junkie. Captivated by the power of storytelling and the written word at a young age, which led her to pursue a career in journalism at the Esteemed KIIT School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in Orissa. She has over 1500 articles to her name.

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