Justin Baldoni Alleges Blake Lively Never ReadIt Ends with UsBook Before Making Movie: It 'Worried' Her Colleagues

Nicole Rivelli; Atria Books Justin Baldoniis alleging hisIt Ends with UscostarBlake Livelydid not readColleen Hoover’s blockbuster book the movie is based on as hesues her and others for $400 million. In the 179-page lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Thursday, Jan. 16, attorneys on behalf of Baldoni (who also directed the movie), 40, plus producer Jamey Heath, publicist Jennifer Abel and crisis publicistMelissa Nathanclaim that Lively made “wrongheaded creative decisions” that “reflected her fundamental lack of understanding ofthe book the film was based on.

Justin Baldoni Claims Blake Lively Urged Isabela Ferrer to 'Shun' Him Despite Her Allegedly CallingIEWUSet 'Safe': Complaint

Justin Baldoniis claimingBlake Livelyurged theirIt Ends with Uscostar to “shun” him in hislawsuitagainst the actress-producer. In a 179-page, $400 million suit filed on Thursday, Jan. 16, Baldoni, 40, sued Lively, her husbandRyan Reynoldsand their publicist, claiming defamation and extortion over behind-the-scenes conflict on the set of the hit movie. One of the director-star’s allegations is that Lively, 37, “induced the other cast members to shun Baldoni, in an early attempt to give fans the impression that Baldoni had committed an egregious sin.

Justin Baldoni Files $250 Million Lawsuit AgainstNew York TimesOver Blake Lively Article

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.Photo:James Devaney/GC Images; Ian West/PA Images via Getty James Devaney/GC Images; Ian West/PA Images via Getty Justin Baldoniis suing theNew York Timesafter it reported that he and his public relations team were behind a smear campaign against hisIt Ends With UscostarBlake Likely. After Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department, theTimespublished “‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine” on Saturday, Dec. 21.

Justin Baldoni Is 'Devastated Financially and Emotionally' by Blake Lively Legal Battle, Says His Lawyer

Justin Baldoni in 2024.Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Justin Baldoniis “devastated” over his legal battle withIt Ends With UscostarBlake Lively, according to his lawyer.During a Monday, Feb. 3pre-trial conferencehashing out Lively’s prospectiverequest for a gag orderamid lawsuits from both sides, Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman provided insight into current circumstances for Baldoni and his associates.Freedman said his “clients are devastated financially and emotionally.” In addition to Baldoni, Freedman’s clients includeIt Ends With UsproducersJamey Heathand Steve Sarowitz, their production company Wayfarer Studios and publicists Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel.

Justin Baldoni Recalls His 27-Minute Long Proposal Video to Wife Emily: ‘My First Movie, Actually’

Emily Baldoni and Justin Baldoni.Photo:Cindy Ord/Getty Cindy Ord/Getty Justin Baldonistill remembers his nearly 30-minute marriage proposal to his wifeEmily Baldoni.While visitingLive with Kelly and Markon Tuesday, Dec. 10, to promote the Netflix release ofIt Ends with Us, the actor and filmmaker, 40, complimented the show hosts — who are married in real life — before discussing the beginning of his own marriage.As Justin sat down for his interview, he calledKelly RipaandMark Consuelos“adorable,” explaining that their union is inspiring.