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A newly surfaced video from the set of It Ends With Us has cast doubt on Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. Lively accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior during a romantic dance scene, alleging he commented on her scent in an unprofessional manner. However, raw footage released by Baldoni's team appears to tell a different story.
The unedited clip, provided by Baldoni's production company, Wayfarer, includes nearly 10 minutes of behind-the-scenes audio and video. Contrary to Lively's claim that the microphones were turned off during the scene, the footage captures their conversation in full. The exchange shows Baldoni jokingly asking if his beard was transferring onto Lively. She replied that her spray tan might be rubbing off, to which Baldoni responded, "It smells good," eliciting laughter from both. Lively clarified, "It's my body makeup."
Lively and Baldoni discuss lighting, camera angles, and whether their characters should talk or kiss. Lively argued that talking was "more romantic," and Baldoni agreed. At one point, she joked about Baldoni's nose size, saying, "I feel so nosey. It's just noses." Baldoni laughed, acknowledging, "My nose is so big." When Lively suggested shutting down production for him to get a nose job, she quickly added, "Just kidding."
Baldoni's legal team asserts that the footage disproves Lively's allegations, showcasing a professional working relationship rather than harassment. In addition to denying all claims, Baldoni has filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, accusing them of orchestrating a smear campaign to damage his reputation.
This video comes amid ongoing legal battles between the two stars, which began with rumors of creative differences on set. Lively's lawsuit accuses Baldoni of harassment and defamation, while Baldoni counters that Lively attempted to manipulate public perception by doctoring text messages and leveraging her celebrity connections.
