Blake Lively's Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni Spotlights Her Advocacy for Domestic Violence Awareness
Actress Blake Lively, 38, continues to be in the spotlight due to ongoing litigation with Justin Baldoni, director and leading actor of their 2024 film 'It Ends with Us'. The case has seen multiple cast members deposed, with recent revelations shedding light on Lively's conduct on set and her advocacy for domestic violence awareness.
Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment, retaliatory conduct, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The suit also named Baldoni's company Wayfarer Studios, its CEO, and PR personnel. The case has been ongoing, with multiple costars being deposed.
In a recent deposition, a former WME agent described Lively's conduct on the set as 'extortion'. However, Lively has been using her platform to raise awareness about domestic violence. Over a year after the film's initial promotion, she shared information and harrowing statistics about domestic violence among teens in America on her Instagram Stories. She praised organizations like the National Domestic Violence Hotline and Love Is Respect for their efforts in combating the issue, emphasizing the importance of early and appropriate education in prevention and addressing domestic violence.
The litigation between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues, with both parties remaining silent on the ongoing legal battle. Despite the controversy, Lively has used her influence to highlight the pressing issue of domestic violence, particularly among teens, and to commend organizations working to combat it.
