Blake Lively denounces Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment during the filming of his movie

Blake Livelyprotagonist of Break the Circle and known for her role in Gossip Girlhas filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldonihis co-star and also the film’s director. The complainant has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and managing a campaign to damage her reputation.

During filming, the director of the feature film provoked the Californian performer “severe emotional distress“, as they have reported since TMZthe media that has had access to the complaint.

The lawsuit also includes requests that Blake Lively requested before filming began. Among them was a request that nude videos not be shown to Baldoni, as well as that Baldoni’s alleged past “pornography addiction” be discussed. She also asked that topics of sexual conquests not be discussed in front of her or with others, that cast and crew’s genitals not be mentioned, that no more questions be asked about her weight, and that her death not be discussed again. father.

After filing the lawsuit, the actress has stated that she hopes her decision will help protect future victims. “I hope that my legal action will help expose these sinister retaliation tactics to harm people who report misconduct, and also serve to protect others who may be attacked.“, he stated to The New York Times.

For his part, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedmanhas labeled “fake” y “scandalous“the actress’s accusations. The lawyer insists that the interpreter’s complaint aims to hurt his client, in addition to trying to “fix negative image” de Lively.