The on-screen chemistry between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us has been overshadowed by a high-stakes legal battle, where newfound notes from an intimacy coordinator are drawing attention.
Lively has accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior, while Baldoni has fired back with a staggering $400 million countersuit. Now, newly revealed notes from the film’s intimacy coordinator are adding fresh twists to the Baldoni-Lively controversy.
The Allegations Against Baldoni
In January 2024, Blake Lively filed a lawsuit claiming that Baldoni engaged in unwanted kissing, made inappropriate comments about his sex life, and attempted to insert explicit content into their scenes. She also alleged that an intimacy coordinator was not initially present on set and was only brought in at her insistence.
Baldoni’s Counterclaims
Baldoni swiftly responded with a $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane, accusing them of civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy. He even launched thelawsuitinfo.com to publicly share his version of events.
Intimacy Coordinator’s Notes Reveal Key Details
At the heart of this legal dispute are handwritten notes from a meeting Baldoni had with the film’s intimacy coordinator. According to Baldoni, these notes prove that the explicit content Lively objected to originated from official discussions—not his personal suggestions. The notes reportedly include phrases like “goes down on her,” “orgasm,” “foreplay,” and “the cl*t test.”
Contrary to Lively’s claims, Baldoni states that an intimacy coordinator was hired on April 5, 2023, and that he informed Lively via text. She allegedly responded, “I feel good. I can meet her when we start :) thank you though!”
Did Lively Improvise Kissing Scenes?
Lively also accused Baldoni of engaging in “inappropriate, improvised” kissing during filming. However, Baldoni’s lawsuit refutes this, claiming that any improvisation came from Lively herself. He points to a hospital scene filmed on May 22, where Lively reportedly pulled him in and kissed him once in one take and twice in another.
30 New On-Set Rules Proposed by Lively
Following the alleged incidents, Lively reportedly presented 30 demands for on-set conduct. These included a rule prohibiting discussions about past HR complaints and requiring that all intimacy scenes be overseen by an approved professional.
The Future of It Ends With Us
With both sides standing firm, this dispute is shaping up to be one of Hollywood’s most high-profile on-set controversies. Whether or not these legal battles will affect the film’s release remains to be seen.
As legal proceedings continue, more details may emerge that could shift public perception. Will this case set new standards for on-set intimacy coordination, or will it simply be another dramatic Hollywood feud?
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