The Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni case continues to make waves. A few hours later filing a complaint of the actress for sexual harassment and attempts to damage one's reputationBaldoni's representative agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), announced break ties with him.
A decision that has not yet been officially justifiedbut which seems closely related to the accusations made by his co-starIt Ends With Us.
Accusations with serious consequences
According to the complaint filed by Blake Lively, the atmosphere on the set of’It Ends With Us would have been marked by inappropriate behaviorto the point of causing a temporary suspension of production to organize a meeting of crisis.
Among the charges against Justin Baldoni: the actor allegedly showed a nude photo to Blake Lively, mentioned a former addiction to pornography, discussed sexual exploits and made comments on the actress' weight.
Blake Lively argues that these incidents made the working environment toxic and unbearable. Although the studios have taken certain measures in response to these incidents, disagreements around the film's marketing strategy would have persisted, increasing the tensions between the two parties.
An attempt to smear Blake Lively?
Blake Lively's complaint doesn't stop there. She claims that Justin Baldoni, accompanied by two experts in crisis managementwould have orchestrated a campaign aimed at tarnishing his public image. This includes, she said, messages obtained through a civil subpoena that would demonstrate coordinated efforts to sabotage your reputation.
For his part, the actor's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, describes the accusations as “false, scandalous and deliberately offensive”. According to him, this complaint would aim to restore Blake Lively's image to the detriment of the latter. The tensions between the two stars, formerly accomplices on screen, now seem irreconcilable.
Blake Lively, a compromised career?
WME's decision separate by Justin Baldoni marks a hard blow for the actor, whose career now seems to be in decline. peril. This choice could also reflect a position studios, eager to distance yourself from controversies which could taint their productions.
Furthermore, the fact that WME also represents Blake Lively suggests that the agency could indirectly support his legal approach. This case once again raises the question of respect and safety in the film industry.
If the #MeToo movement has made it possible to break the silence on numerous abuses, it also reveals, once again, that problematic behaviors persist.
