- Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of causing her career damage.
- She filed a formal complaint with the California Civil Rights Department.
- She claimed professional sabotage and inappropriate behavior on set.
In a formal complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Lively outlined claims of professional sabotage and inappropriate behavior on set.
Lively stated that the fallout cost her significant opportunities, including hosting the premiere of Saturday Night Live’s 50th-anniversary season in September 2024.
According to the filing, she also canceled a major Target corporate event for her hair care brand. “The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial,” the complaint read. “Given the ongoing nature of the campaign and the associated negative public sentiment, Ms. Lively did not believe she could proceed with public appearances or events without being forced to openly discuss what happened on set.”
Lively further alleged that Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her weight, discussed his sex life, and pressured her to disclose her religious beliefs during a January 2024 meeting. Additionally, she accused producer Jamey Heath of showing her a video of his wife giving birth, calling it highly inappropriate.
In response, Baldoni and his studio’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, dismissed the claims as “completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious.”
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