celeb news Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment, exposes his smear campaign

[Nova_23]

I just read the NYT article in full detail and all i have to say is Justin Baldoni can go choke. I hope his career is finished. 

[Brikenbur]

3 minutes ago, Blade Runner said:

Numbers don't lie. Men are garbage. 

Ok girl

 

[jadeabove]

17 minutes ago, qurl said:

granted i think they are both probably trash people but it's kind of …… insanely coincidental ? that the day the lawsuit gets announced there's already an extensive NYT article about it that's bad for him/good for her ?

 

9 minutes ago, Space Cowboy said:

Both parties engaged in smear campaigns against each other. Blake simply lost the pr battle, and now she's suing because her privileged self cannot accept not getting her way for once.

Ding ding ding.

[GiselleBeyince]

17 minutes ago, qurl said:

granted i think they are both probably trash people but it's kind of …… insanely coincidental ? that the day the lawsuit gets announced there's already an extensive NYT article about it that's bad for him/good for her ?

Because Blake and her husband's PR team leaked it to NYT. This is an exclusive...they are utilizing a smear campaign against Justin to bury him. Isn't it ironic? The emails from Blake's PR team to this NYT journalist is gonna be funny during the discovery. 

[OrbitNumber1]

I wonder which ATLRers were paid to destroy her image on the forum because she doesn't seem very popular in here.

[Richie]

Why is Blake stirring the pot now when the world had moved on from this drama? It's been months.   
 

My guess is that callbacks are nonexistent 

Edited Saturday at 06:28 PM by Richie

[Space Cowboy]

I'm curious about ATRL's general consensus on this confrontation

[jadeabove]

This is not related to a #MeToo movement, it's literally a "I want to see you suffer". Watch Blake's PR build this case around women standing up and fighting back.  Plus, it appears certain actions were taken out of context like Baldoni asking for her weight; apparently he had to hold her in his arms or something. Then again, constantly talking about how many girls you had sex with or the crew's genitalia could be quite problematic… I can't help you with that sis Baldoni.

Edited Saturday at 06:28 PM by jadeabove

[Nova_23]

5 minutes ago, tshwark said:

Her making it about her fashion instead of the message, she thought this was her barbie moment and showed her true self, nothing will change that.

if you read the NYT article, that was the agreed upon plan for promoting the movie between the studio, producers and marketing team. Justin only did a 180 when he noticed the backlash Blake started to get for promoting the movie that way. 

 

I still have no idea how she was able to get his text messages though. 

[reymiu]

53 minutes ago, Walk_Away21 said:

Im not taking any sides til more comes out, but is Justin Baldoni really powerful enough to go against a nepo baby and her powerful husband Ryan Reynolds? It's not like Johnny Depp in this case.

You should read the article. His production company has investment from a billionaire

 

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Mr. Baldoni, 40, and Mr. Heath, 55, had a lot riding on the film, which is based on a best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover.

 

Mr. Baldoni was best known for the CW satirical romantic dramedy "Jane the Virgin." Wayfarer provided the resources for bigger ambitions. It was bankrolled by the billionaire Steve Sarowitz, who is co-chair of the studio with Mr. Baldoni. They and Mr. Heath, the chief executive, are all deeply involved with the Baha'i religious organization, which promotes unity, peace and gender equality. Mr. Baldoni has presented himself as an ally to women, writing books, co-hosting a podcast with Mr. Heath and giving talks on toxic masculinity.

 

[John Slayne]

B list fighting a Z list, why are we supposed to side with anyone lol 

[Vespertine]

The men is this thread who think your boss (the director) showing porn at work doesn't constitute sexual harassment… you all need help. 

[reymiu]

18 minutes ago, Space Cowboy said:

Both parties engaged in smear campaigns against each other. Blake simply lost the pr battle, and now she's suing because her privileged self cannot accept not getting her way for once.

1- Did you read the article?

2- Did you read her claims that he sexually harassed her?

3- Do you have sympathy for women, or for victims of harassment?

 

[fa77ot]

[hallucinate]

i feel like this will most likely backfire on her (even if the allegations are true) or won't do much but let's see…

[Wolf Alice]

1 minute ago, reymiu said:

1- Did you read the article?

2- Did you read her claims that he sexually harassed her?

3- Do you have sympathy for women, or for victims of harassment?

 

Pretty sure that user was also anti amber heard so it checks out

[hallucinate]

none of them

i'm just curious to see how this mess unfolds

[Space Cowboy]

6 minutes ago, John Slayne said:

B list fighting a Z list, why are we supposed to side with anyone lol 

You don't have to lol. This thread is meant for those who are actively engaging with or at least mildly invested in this feud. 
 

 

Edited Saturday at 06:36 PM by Space Cowboy

[Blue Monday]

It's pretty clear that Blake has the moral upper hand in this situation; you're never going to get me to side with someone who ran to the same crisis management agency as JDepp. I don't really have a personal investment in this feud and I find Blake to be pretty insufferable but  Justin was up to some shady sh*t and tried to flood the zone with unfavorable stories about Blake to save himself. 

Edited Saturday at 06:36 PM by Blue Monday

[Carry My Heart]

9 minutes ago, Nova_23 said:

I still have no idea how she was able to get his text messages though. 

Her attorneys subpoenaed them.

[Headlock]

This thread being a perfect example of how his smear campaign worked, y'all really drank the Koolaid 

[kimberly]

the NYT story is pretty damning for Baldoni... which isn't surprising in hindsight knowing self-appointed "nice guys" are usually THE WORST.

 

but also I would never say I support Blake "got married on slave plantation" Lively 

 

at the end of the day, it's a **** book turned into a **** movie turned into a **** press tour turned into a **** show. 

[hallucinate]

i mean it was lowkey obvious

[Blade Runner]

 

But you know, TikTok influencers (probably paid by Baldoni's publicist) say Blake is annoying!!1! so we don't have a reason to believe her. 

Edited Saturday at 06:45 PM by Blade Runner

[toy soldier.]

Mmm don't know what to believe. 

She is married to one of the most powerful actors in Hollywood. I'll have to wait for more to come out