Justin Baldoni shares raw footage to deny Blake Lively's sexual harassment claim

Justin Baldoni releases unedited footage from It Ends With Us to dispute Blake Lively's sexual harassment allegations.


Pop Culture & Art January 22, 2025
Photo: Reuters/AFP

In an attempt to counter Blake Lively’s sexual harassment allegations, Justin Baldoni has released nearly 10 minutes of unedited footage from their 2025 film It Ends With Us. 

The footage includes a slow-dancing scene between the two co-stars, which Blake referenced in her lawsuit. Lively accused Baldoni of making inappropriate comments about the fragrance she was wearing, but the raw footage shows no such behavior.

The video, which features both actors mic'd up, provides an insight into their behind-the-scenes interactions. Throughout the scene, the two discuss camera angles, lighting, and whether they should speak or simply gaze at one another. Their conversation appears professional, with no signs of misconduct. Baldoni’s team believes this footage refutes Lively’s claims of sexual harassment.

In addition to the dancing scene, the footage also highlights a lighthearted exchange about Justin’s nose. Blake jokingly mentions needing a nose job, referencing Baldoni’s previous comment about his nose size. The playful back-and-forth between the two actors is captured in the video, which concludes with Blake’s "just kidding" after her nose job remark.

This release of raw footage comes amid ongoing legal battles, with Baldoni’s team hoping to clear his name by showing a different side to their on-set interactions. The final film edit only includes the slow-motion video footage, with no dialogue used.

Blake Lively’s team has yet to respond to the raw footage release.

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