Squiz Today Your Shortcut to... Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle
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Jan 21, 2025 The dramatic fallout from a blockbuster film has turned Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni into embroiled legal adversaries. Allegations of abuse and smear campaigns have rocked Hollywood, with social media intensifying public scrutiny. High-profile names like Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds have been pulled into the fray, as a text message from Lively emerges as a pivotal piece of evidence. The complexities of image, reputation, and creative control illustrate the often murky waters of fame.
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Box Office Success and Behind-the-Scenes Drama
- The 2024 film It Ends With Us achieved significant box office success, multiplying its budget over tenfold.
- However, behind-the-scenes drama between producer/star Blake Lively and director/co-star Justin Baldoni overshadowed this success.
The Book and Its Adaptation
- Based on Colleen Hoover's 2016 novel, the film It Ends With Us follows Lily Bloom's abusive relationship with Ryle.
- Justin Baldoni, known for Jane the Virgin, secured movie rights in 2019, and the book's popularity surged on TikTok.
Lively's Involvement and Creative Disputes
- Lively's casting as Lily and her role as producer added to the film's appeal.
- However, the rumored conflict between Lively and Baldoni, stemming from creative control disputes, garnered attention.
