Blake Lively just served up some serious courtroom tea hotter than a fresh pot of Gossip Girl intrigue. On this chilly December 21st morning, the Hollywood darling decided enough was enough and filed a lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of behavior that goes way beyond bloopers on set. Yes, you heard that rightβthis isnβt your average awkward Hollywood feud.
Apparently, Justin, whoβs 40 but clearly acting like heβs still in the sandbox, is being accused of not only sexual harassment but also launching a full-blown PR campaign to βdestroyβ Blakeβs reputation. Did he think he was auditioning for a villain role? Because, yikes.
After the news broke (and probably shattered the internet), Blake dropped a statement thatβs classier than any clapback weβve seen. She told The New York Times:
βI hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted.β
Translation: Blakeβs not just here for herselfβsheβs ready to shake the Hollywood tree so hard that all the rotten apples come tumbling down.
The lawsuit also reveals that Justinβs alleged antics left Blake dealing with βsevere emotional distress.β And honestly, who wouldnβt be distressed when your co-star/director swaps the directorβs chair for a spotlight in your personal nightmares?
Stay tuned, because this real-life drama might just overshadow It Ends With Us. In the meantime, someone hand Blake a trophyβnot for acting, but for keeping it classy while taking a stand. Justin? Well, good luck with whatever redemption arc youβre planning.