Lively claimed newly released unedited footage shows Baldoni ‘attempting to kiss her’. A Hollywood intimacy coordinator has shared their opinion on a behind-the-scenes video from It Ends With Us, which Justin Baldoni’s legal team released to press this week amid his ongoing dispute with Blake Lively.
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In December 2024, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and organising a “smear campaign” against her in the months that followed the filming of the drama It Ends With Us. Baldoni has denied all of Lively’s allegations and has since sued the New York Times for libel over their reporting of Lively’s claims.
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On Tuesday (21 January), Baldoni’s legal team released a seven-minute long video showing Lively and Baldoni’s interaction while shooting a dance scene in the film, which co-starred Baldoni, who also directed the film. The clip reveals their conversation was mostly professional, with the unedited footage showing the moment, previously highlighted by Lively, that saw Baldoni kiss her neck while commenting on Lively’s scent.
Lively swiftly shared her own statement in response to the unedited footage released by Baldoni’s production company Wayfarer and his lawyer Bryan Freedman, calling it “damning” evidence supporting her allegations. Intimacy coordinators help actors feel safe while performing scenes in which they are required to be nude or have close physical contact and ensure that each actor’s boundaries are met.
