The Daily The Legal Battle Riveting Hollywood
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Jan 28, 2025 
Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, dives into the explosive legal battle between Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. She unpacks the legal complaint involving harassment claims and examines the tactics celebrities employ in public reputation management. The discussion highlights the controversy surrounding the film 'It Ends With Us' and explores the darker side of social media manipulation in the industry. As the legal wrangling unfolds, Twohey analyzes broader implications for fame and accountability in Hollywood.
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Lively's Allegations
- Blake Lively accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment during the filming of "It Ends With Us".
- Allegations included unwanted kissing, discussing his sex life, and entering her trailer without permission.
Lively's Conditions
- Lively demanded an intimacy coordinator, no sexual comments, and no retaliation.
- Wayfarer Studios agreed to these terms to avoid Lively leaving the film.
Baldoni's PR Strategy
- Baldoni, fearing Lively's allegations, hired a crisis PR firm led by Melissa Nathan.
- Nathan proposed a "full social takedown" of Lively, claiming they "can bury anyone."
