Gavel Gavel Lively v. Baldoni 43 - But the Intimacy Coordinator Said You Have to Make Out With Me Right Now
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Nov 6, 2025 Thomas and Lydia dive into the controversy surrounding Wayfair v. Lively, focusing on the chaos of intimacy coordination on set. They unpack crucial points from Lively's complaint, including alleged graphic scenes added without consent. The duo critiques Baldoni's claims about meetings with the intimacy coordinator and the validity of his notes. Tensions rise as they explore the dynamics of consent and the implications of personal disclosures on set. Expect intriguing insights on boundaries and the intricate dance of performance and respect.
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Behind-The-Scenes Workload Realities
- The hosts explain the project backlog: deep debunking takes far longer than the original claims.
- They plan a mixed schedule of detailed docket work plus higher-level monthly summaries to catch up.
The Intimacy Coordinator Miscommunication
- Point three centers on banning spontaneous intimate improvisation and requiring intimacy choreography.
- Hosts note Baldoni's texts framed the intimacy-coordinator meeting as an "intro," causing later confusion.
How Blending Creates False Narratives
- Baldoni's response conflates different complaints, creating a false narrative he can attack.
- The hosts stress you must evaluate Lively's actual allegations, not Baldoni's recharacterization.
