Blake Lively Complaint: Brandon Sklenar Urges Fans to Read Shocking Allegations Against Justin Baldoni.
December 23, 2024 — In the ongoing controversy surrounding It Ends With Us, actor Brandon Sklenar has urged fans and the public to carefully read co-star Blake Lively’s formal complaint against director and actor Justin Baldoni. The document, filed last Friday, has set off a wave of reactions across Hollywood, leading to Baldoni’s professional fallout and intense public scrutiny.
Sklenar, who plays Lively’s teenage love interest in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, took to Instagram today to amplify the message. Sharing a screenshot of the complaint and a direct link to the New York Times article containing the full 80-page document, Sklenar wrote, “FOR THE LOVE OF GOD READ THIS,” while tagging Lively and adding a red heart emoji.
The complaint outlines a series of deeply troubling allegations against Baldoni, including inappropriate on-set behavior, unwanted advances, and retaliatory actions against Lively after she spoke up. Among the claims are incidents where Baldoni allegedly improvised intimate scenes without prior agreement, made inappropriate comments, and intruded upon Lively’s personal space, including entering her trailer without consent.
The document also accuses Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, of orchestrating a smear campaign to damage Lively’s reputation after she raised concerns. These revelations have triggered a swift and widespread response from the entertainment industry.
Several prominent figures, including Lively’s former Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars, Gwyneth Paltrow, Amy Schumer, and Paul Feig, have publicly voiced their support. Amber Heard, who faced a similarly turbulent media storm during her legal battle with Johnny Depp, called the allegations against Baldoni and the subsequent smear campaign both “horrifying” and “destructive.”
Over the weekend, Baldoni’s professional relationships unraveled quickly. On Saturday morning, talent agency WME officially dropped Baldoni as a client. The decision came after growing pressure from industry peers and mounting backlash online. Adding to the fallout, Liz Plank, Baldoni’s co-host on the Man Enough podcast — a platform designed to explore masculinity and vulnerability — announced her resignation, citing the allegations as incompatible with the show’s mission.
Sony Pictures, the studio behind It Ends With Us, also issued a strongly worded statement condemning any retaliatory actions against Blake Lively. In their statement, the studio emphasized their commitment to supporting Lively and maintaining a safe and respectful work environment for all actors and crew members.
The timing of these revelations comes just months before the film’s scheduled theatrical release on August 9, 2025. Rumors of on-set tension between Lively and Baldoni had been circulating for months, with their absence from shared promotional appearances raising eyebrows.
In a previous statement addressing online backlash directed at Lively, Sklenar had already spoken out in her defense. He urged fans not to let the conversation detract from the core message of It Ends With Us, a story centered around domestic abuse and survival.
“Vilifying the women who put so much of their heart and soul into making this film because they believe so strongly in its message seems counterproductive and detracts from what this film is about,” Sklenar wrote earlier this year.
As the scandal continues to unfold, Hollywood insiders speculate about the film’s future and whether Baldoni’s involvement will affect its release. For now, the focus remains on the content of Lively’s complaint and the broader conversation it has reignited about workplace safety and accountability in the entertainment industry.
Public sentiment remains divided, with some fans expressing shock and disappointment, while others have rallied behind Lively, amplifying her voice and demanding accountability from those in positions of power.
The industry’s response to this controversy will undoubtedly set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future. For now, all eyes remain on the fallout from Blake Lively’s allegations and the subsequent ripples spreading through Hollywood.
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