Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Battle Escalates as "Extortion" Claim Surfaces.A new legal filing has intensified the bitter court fight between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The actress's representative forcefully denied allegations made by Baldoni's former agent. He described Lively's on-set behavior as "extortion."The claim emerged from a recent deposition in the ongoing lawsuit. This legal battle stems from the production of their 2024 film, It Ends With Us. The conflict involves serious accusations from both sides.
Danny Greenberg, Baldoni's former agent at WME, gave the deposition. According to People, he said he helped draft emails to Sony Pictures. These emails allegedly addressed Lively's "continued extortion."Greenberg later clarified his use of the word. He stated it was not a reference to criminal activity. He meant it described cumulative behavior the studio had to manage.Lively's team called the claim a "recycled distraction." Her representative pointed out that a court had already dismissed a similar "taking over a movie" claim. The statement emphasized that the core issue remains Lively's sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit.
This legal dispute began in December 2024. Lively filed a civil complaint against Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios. She alleged sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign.Baldoni countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist. Those cases were later dismissed by a judge. The legal filings have revealed private communications and behind-the-scenes tensions.A status hearing is scheduled for October 26. The official trial for Lively's lawsuit is set to begin in March 2026. The case continues to attract significant media attention.
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