New BTS video exposes Justin Baldoni saying he ‘skipped sexual harassment training’

A new behind the scenes clip from the It Ends With Us set has reignited controversy surrounding Justin Baldoni, showing him making a remark that left crew members visibly uncomfortable. Filmed on 23 May 2023, the video captures Baldoni approaching staff and making a ‘sexy’ comment, before turning to the camera and saying, “Sorry, I missed the sexual harassment training,” while rolling his eyes.

In the footage, several production crew members exchange uneasy glances, and the joking tone slides into something more tense. Baldoni’s apology feels dismissive, and the eye-roll at the end has drawn sharp criticism for seeming to trivialise concerns about workplace behaviour.

This moment lands at a turbulent time for Baldoni, who is already under legal scrutiny. Recently, a U.S. federal judge dismissed his $400 million defamation countersuit against Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times. The judge ruled that Baldoni had failed to prove his claims of a smear campaign and defamation, citing insufficient evidence

Baldoni’s legal team argued that the case was based on misunderstandings and offhand set comments, not wrongdoing, but the court was unconvinced. By missing the deadline to amend his claims, Baldoni effectively closed the door on his countersuit.

His lawyer called Lively’s public statement of victory “false” and promised to further defend his client’s reputation. Meanwhile, legal filings suggest Baldoni is now attempting to have Lively’s own harassment case dismissed ahead of a trial scheduled for March 2026.

For many, the resurfaced video isn’t just an awkward behind-the-scenes moment, it’s a new blow to Baldoni’s credibility. The clip feeds into ongoing concerns about his conduct, coming as he faces serious harassment claims and a legal defeat. As the Lively lawsuit continues, this incident has become a lightning rod in a broader conversation about accountability, workplace culture and the responsibility of those who lead high-profile productions.