On “The Megyn Kelly Show,” Justin Baldoni‘s legal representative, Bryan Freedman, discussed a purported voice message from Baldoni that was played, in which he suggested he was isolated at the “It Ends With Us” premiere because Lively reportedly did not want him near the film’s cast. This supposedly happened because of his presence, as alleged by Baldoni.

The premiere of “It Ends With Us” took place on August 6, 2024, at New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square Theater. However, Baldoni did not snap any pictures with Lively or the cast during the event, which sparked rumors online about a supposed disagreement between Baldoni and Lively.

On what might have been a remarkable career night for me, I ended up being hidden away in the basement with my friends and family for more than an hour since I wasn’t permitted to be visible. She didn’t want me around her or the rest of the cast, as heard in Baldoni’s alleged message to his team.

They escorted me from the plush carpeted main hall and led us all to the humble basement, where my cherished friends and family were gathered. Amidst the absurdity of the situation, we found ourselves bursting into laughter. It was on a night intended to be filled with materialistic bliss that I found myself in the basement with those who love me dearly, and as we shared our mirth, it struck me: none of the glitz and glamour mattered, not one bit.

He summarizes, “We’re not here for premieres and accolades; we’re artists at heart, driven by our convictions in our work, our desire to create art that resonates deeply with people, stirring their souls. That’s what we strive for, and I believe that’s what we achieved together. The truth will triumph, and light and love will ultimately prevail.

EbMaster contacted the representative of Blake Lively, who referred him to a previous statement from Lively’s legal team. The statement asserted that Lively’s accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation against Baldoni were supported by solid evidence.

At the end of December, Lively submitted a complaint alleging that Baldoni had sexually harassed her during the production of “It Ends With Us,” as well as attempting to damage her reputation during the movie’s premiere through a malicious campaign. Following this, Baldoni retaliated by filing a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, who initially published Lively’s complaint in its entirety and extensively covered his alleged smear tactics against her.

During their conversation, neither Kelly nor Freedman disclosed the method by which the supposed voice note was acquired. Earlier, Freedman had expressed his readiness to make public every text message available, stating that he wants people to see the truth for themselves and determine it on their own. He held a similar view during his discussion with Kelly.

In a video chat with NBC News, Baldoni’s legal representative, Bryan Freedman, declared that Baldoni intends to file a lawsuit against Lively personally, in response to the allegations she made against him.

In simpler terms, Lively’s lawyers have made it clear that media statements don’t serve as a defense against Ms. Lively’s legal accusations. They plan to continue pursuing her case in federal court, emphasizing that the law, not exaggerated statements or threats, will decide the outcome.

The original statement issued on January 6 clarifies that what’s happening is not a dispute due to creative differences or an argument based on hearsay, as some might suggest. Instead, it alleges that Wayfarer [Studios] and their associates resorted to illegal and retaliatory astroturfing against Ms. Lively when she was merely trying to ensure safety on the film set. Furthermore, rather than addressing the lawsuit, they have continued to attack Ms. Lively since she filed it.

In every workplace and industry, sexual harassment and retaliation are unlawful. It’s common for people accused of such misconduct to try to divert attention by blaming the victim – implying they were inviting it, or that it was their fault, or they misunderstood the intentions, or they lied. Another tactic often used is to swap the roles of the accuser and the accused, claiming that the actual offender is the real victim. These tactics make serious allegations seem normal or trivial. These tactics make serious allegations seem normal or trivial.

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2025-01-08 19:49