A leaked behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the movie It Ends With Us has added more fuel to the ongoing legal dispute between actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni. The video was released by Baldoni’s legal team and shows an exchange between him and Lively that has become the center of controversy.
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Legal Drama
In the BTS clip, Lively suggests adding a more romantic touch to a scene by dancing and talking. Meanwhile, Baldoni is seen leaning toward her neck and asking, “Am I getting a beard on you today?” Lively, in response, jokes, “I’m probably getting spray tan on you.” Baldoni then says that it “smells good,” to which Lively mentions that the smell is her body makeup.
In response, Lively’s legal team accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior. They claim that he made her feel uncomfortable during the filming of the scene. Specifically, they allege that Baldoni had leaned forward and slowly dragged his lips across her ear and down her neck, saying, “It smells so good.” When Lively objected to his actions, Baldoni allegedly replied, “I’m not even attracted to you.”
Baldoni’s lawyer has countered these claims, stating that the scene was filmed according to the script and designed to show the characters falling in love. The lawyer insists that the interaction was professional and respectful, claiming all three takes of the scene were performed with mutual respect.
This video’s release has raised many eyebrows. Lively’s legal team believes that Baldoni’s legal team is using the video to sway public opinion in his favor. According to Lively’s side, the video was designed to show that the incident was staged as part of the movie scene, but they feel that Baldoni’s actions were not acceptable.
The situation has put a spotlight on how unprofessional behavior on set can have lasting effects on actors. The actress’s team continues to pursue legal action, while Baldoni’s camp argues the video exonerates him. As the case continues to unfold, more details are likely to emerge.
