Hollywood is a place where controversy finds one, no matter how deep one hides. Whether beneath the ground or between mountains, drama has a way of creeping up when you least expect it. Justin Baldoni, the star of It Ends With Us, is the latest to be caught in the storm. What started as a cinematic passion project has now turned into a whirlwind of allegations, power moves, and unexpected fallout. Who knew his involvement would spark a firestorm that would change everything?

The It Ends With Us fiasco by Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively exposes the ruthless reality of Tinseltown, turning it from a cinematic fantasy into a chaotic nightmare. As it goes on, a WME executive reveals more tea about the same. 

Ari Emanuel, chief executive of WME, broke his silence on Justin Baldoni’s firing, making a dismissive remark during a live recording of the Freakonomics podcast, set for release in March (via ENews). “I mean, it is a f--ked up bad situation with Balogna...Baldoni, whatever his name is... is doing,” he said. However, he spoke highly of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, praising them as “incredible people in Hollywood” who have built a strong reputation, adding, that they have no "bad mojo.”

Ari Emanuel is allegedly the WME executive who fired Justin Baldoni. On December 31, Justin Baldoni filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times over its coverage of Blake Lively's lawsuit. Weeks later, he sued Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400 million, accusing them of attempting to control the It Ends With Us narrative. Both parties denied the claims. Later in the show, Ari Emanuel expressed his support for Lively and Reynolds, praising their character. Despite this, Baldoni stood tall and maintained his stance.

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To prove his innocence, Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are fighting back, denying the claims and seeking dismissal as the legal battle intensifies.

Blake Lively’s legal battle against Justin Baldoni escalated as she and Ryan Reynolds moved to challenge Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit. Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint with California’s Department of Civil Rights on December 20, accusing Baldoni of misconduct during the filming of It Ends With Us and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. On Thursday, their attorney, Michael Gottlieb, submitted a brief statement to Judge Lewis Liman, confirming their intention to seek dismissal of Baldoni’s complaint, as reported by Deadline.

Both sides maintain their stances and refute each other's assertions as court cases progress. As Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively attempt to have Justin Baldoni's defamation case dismissed, Baldoni is still standing up for his reputation. With high levels of stress, the case demonstrates the intricacies of Hollywood conflicts, with the court system making the final decision. 

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Although the legal battle is still ongoing, Ari Emanuel's comments demonstrate his strong support for Lively and Reynolds. What do you think about the same? Let us know in the comments below.