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It Ends With Us co-star of Blake Lively, actor Brandon Sklenar called for people to read the complaint against filmmaker and actor Justin Baldoni made by Blake alleging sexual harassment and "severe emotional distress.
Sklenar, who plays Lively's teenage love in the domestic violence-themed romantic drama based on Colleen Hoover's novel, shared a screenshot of the complaint as well as a link to the 80-page document on the New York Times website, reported Deadline. "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD READ THIS," the actor said on his Instagram Story today, tagging Lively and adding a red heart emoji. The lawsuit, filed by Lively, 37, outlines multiple claims about Baldoni's alleged behaviour during production. According to TMZ, the actress cited incidents including inappropriate comments about weight, discussions of sexual topics, and references to Baldoni's "pornography addiction" in front of her and other cast members. She also alleged that Baldoni showed her explicit images and made comments about the cast and crew's genitalia. The suit further claims that Lively demanded certain boundaries during a meeting attended by figures including her husband, Ryan Reynolds. The demands according to the lawsuit cited by TMZ, addressed in the meeting included "no more showing nude videos or images to Blake," "no more adding sex scenes outside the approved script," and "no further comments about Blake's late father." Meanwhile, Bryan Freedman, Baldoni's lawyer, responded to the lawsuit in a statement to PEOPLE, calling Lively's allegations "false, outrageous and intentionally salacious." Freedman also accused Lively of being "difficult" on set, claiming she threatened not to appear for filming or promote the movie, which allegedly affected its release. Representatives for Lively, Baldoni, and Sony have not commented on the allegations. The film 'It Ends with Us' tells the story of Lily, played by Lively, who falls in love with Ryle, portrayed by Baldoni, only to discover he is abusive. The movie explores her emotional journey as her first love reappears and upends her life. Blake Lively's 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants' co-stars--America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bledel--have publicly voiced their support for the actor following her allegations of sexual harassment and a smear campaign by 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star Justin Baldoni. (ANI)
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