Actress Blake Lively is abandoning some of her claims against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. This includes a request to withdraw and dismiss her claims of emotional distress against Baldoni.
It’s the latest volley in the ongoing legal battle over their behind-the-scenes conflict while filming the dark romantic drama.
Lively’s initial complaint in December accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, as well as retaliation, after she raised issues about his on-set behavior — allegations Baldoni’s lawyers have denied. Since then, the two stars have been embroiled in a tense legal standoff, with each accusing the other of having orchestrated a smear campaign.
This has been a frankly absurd time for the wife of Ryan Reynolds, bringing shame and embarrassment to the pair.
Celebrity lawyer Christopher Melcher has said Blake Lively has “gutted,” her lawsuit against It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, after she dropped the “emotional distress” component of the legal action.
Lively claims she was sexually harassed by Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath on the set of the film before being subjected to a smear campaign. Baldoni has always denied these claims.
Baldoni launched a defamation lawsuit for $US400 million ($619 million) against Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds, claiming she attempted to extort him and defame him.
End it now Blake. Was it that bad? Or have you just got a bit carried away?
