In the latest episode of “When Hollywood Lawyers Attack,” Blake Lively’s legal dream team has clapped back at Justin Baldoni’s camp after a behind-the-scenes video from It Ends With Us hit the media faster than you can say, “Objection!”
Justin’s squad, clearly channeling their inner filmmakers, dropped a nearly 10-minute cinematic masterpiece of raw footage. Their goal? To prove that Justin wasn’t “acting out” (pun intended) during a romantic slow-dance scene. In true dramatic fashion, the video opens with a statement:
“Ms. Lively’s complaint alleges that during a scene, Mr. Baldoni engaged in inappropriate behavior. This video from May 23, 2023, shows the full context of their interaction during a slow-dance montage, which was entirely professional. Here are all three takes.”
The footage features Blake and Justin’s characters dancing in a bar, wordlessly doing what romantic leads do—awkward hand placements and longing gazes included. Oh, and apparently, Justin cracked a few nose jokes during filming, because who doesn’t love a good nasal roast mid-lawsuit?
Enter Blake’s Legal Avengers
Blake’s lawyers were NOT here for the cinematic rebuttal. In their eyes, this “evidence” was less Perry Mason and more America’s Funniest Home Videos. They claim the footage proves Blake’s allegations to the letter.
Their official statement, dripping with legal sass, can be summed up as:
1. “Nice Try, Baldoni”: They argue the video shows Justin pulling an unscripted Greatest Hits of Creepy Moves—leaning in for forehead kisses, sniffing Blake’s neck, and generally giving off HR nightmare vibes.
2. “Where’s the Intimacy Coordinator, Bro?”: Blake’s lawyers point out that Justin, as her co-star, director, AND boss, decided to skip the whole “consent” thing. Bold choice.
3. “Deflect and Joke, But Don’t Touch”: They note Blake’s visible discomfort, pointing out how she tries to lighten the mood to fend off unwanted advances. Spoiler alert: It’s not working.
A Courtroom, Not a Movie Set
Blake’s team is accusing Justin’s camp of playing dirty with this media release, calling it an unethical stunt to sway public opinion. In their words:
“While they’re busy crafting misleading narratives, we’re busy preparing for court. Stay tuned for the legal fireworks.”
Final Thoughts
So, will this legal feud end with a courtroom mic drop or more behind-the-scenes footage? Only time (and maybe a federal judge) will tell. One thing’s for sure: If they ever turn this lawsuit into a Netflix docuseries, we’ll all be binge-watching. Grab your popcorn, Hollywood.
