“Never again”: Blake Lively files complaint against director Justin Baldoni for “sexual harassment”

The film had 1.3 million admissions in France and enjoyed significant success in the United States. Today he is talked about for less glorious reasons.

According to the New York Times, lead actress Blake Lively has filed a complaint against director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment. The complainant denounces in particular the imposed kisses and “disturbing behavior” of the one who was also his partner on screen.

“A multi-layered plan” to damage his reputation?

Already this summer, Blake Lively revealed in TMZ felt uncomfortable during filming. According to her, Justin Baldoni would have humiliated her because of her weight, when she had just given birth to her fourth child a few months earlier.

The director would then – according to the actress – set up “a multi-level plan” to damage his reputation. “I hope my legal action helps to shed light on these sinister retaliatory tactics aimed at harming those who speak out about wrongdoing and protecting others who may be targeted.”said Blake Lively following her complaint.

In a statement, Justin Baldoni's lawyer railed against allegations he called “scandalous” et “completely false.”