Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers.
This article centers on a legal battle between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, stemming from a New York Times article detailing sexual harassment allegations against Baldoni raised by Lively.
The core concept is a clash of narratives:
* Baldoni's side argues Lively is orchestrating a smear campaign to damage his career, pointing to inconsistencies in her claims and alleging she worked with the New York Times prior to the article's publication.
* Lively's side accuses Baldoni of using the "abuser playbook," claiming he attempts to deflect responsibility and attack the victim (Lively) after she bravely spoke up about his alleged misconduct.
The article highlights the escalating conflict, highlighting fiery statements from both sides and the accusations levied against each other.
This article centers on a legal battle between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, stemming from a New York Times article detailing sexual harassment allegations against Baldoni raised by Lively. The core concept is a clash of narratives: * Baldoni's side argues Lively is orchestrating a smear campaign to damage his career, pointing to inconsistencies in her claims and alleging she worked with the New York Times prior to the article's publication. * Lively's side accuses Baldoni of using the "abuser playbook," claiming he attempts to deflect responsibility and attack the victim (Lively) after she bravely spoke up about his alleged misconduct. The article highlights the escalating conflict, highlighting fiery statements from both sides and the accusations levied against each other.
