Blake Lively’s Legal Battle: The Impact on Her Career and Personal Life
NEWS
Dec. 23 2024, Published 7:51 a.m. ET
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According to the legal documents, the backlash from the on-set drama made the Savages star feel she “did not believe she could proceed with public appearances or events without being forced to openly discuss what happened on set.”
“The effects on Ms. Lively’s professional life were immediate and substantial,” the lawsuit states. “For example, Ms. Lively canceled a critical Target corporate event for her haircare company, and she backed out of her scheduled role to host the premiere episode of the 50th anniversary season of Saturday Night Live in September 2024.”
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The 80-page filing also accused Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, of executing a “sophisticated press and digital plan” to retaliate against Lively for exercising her legal right to speak out about the alleged misconduct on set.
In the lawsuit, Lively described a tense meeting between Baldoni, herself and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, where she confronted Baldoni over what she called his “disturbing behavior” during filming.
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