The Alleged Demands

The list spans a range of requests, from boundaries on physical interactions to procedural safeguards.

• No more personal, physical touching of, or sexual comments by, Mr. Baldoni or Mr. Heath to be tolerated by BL (Blake Lively) and/or any of her employees, as well as any female cast or crew, without their express consent.
• No more improvising of kissing. All intimate touch must be choreographed in advance with BL and an intimacy coordinator. No biting or sucking of lip without BL consent. All intimate on-camera touch and conversations must be “in character,” not spoken from Mr. Baldoni to BL personally.
• BL to have a representative on set at all times and with a monitor during scenes involving nudity, sexual activity, or violence with Mr. Baldoni.
• All actors participating with BL in intimate scenes involving her being in any state of nudity or simulated nudity must be classified as active, working actors, not “friends” of the director or producers, and must be pre-approved by BL.
• No more filming of any BL nudity without a fully-executed, SAG-compliant nudity rider in place. Any such footage already shot without this rider in place and in direct violation of SAG requirements may not be used without BL’s and her legal representatives’ prior, written consent.
• Any scene by BL, or another performer depicting the character of “Lily,” that involves nudity or simulated sex must be conducted strictly in accordance with the above-referenced nudity rider and must adhere to the BL-approved script.
• An intimacy coordinator must be on set for all scenes involving nudity and/or simulated sex and must have authority to ensure compliance.
• No monitors to be viewed or accessible on set, or remotely, during closed set scenes except by BL-approved essential crew and personnel.
• No more showing nude videos or images of women, including the producer’s wife, to BL and/or her employees.
• No more mention of Mr. Baldoni’s or Mr. Heath’s previous “pornography addiction” or BL’s lack of pornography consumption to BL or other crew members.
• No more discussions to BL and/or her employees about personal experiences with sex, including as it relates to spouses or others.
• No more mention to BL or her employees of personal times that physical consent was not given in sexual acts, as either the abuser or the abused.
• No more descriptions of their own genitalia to BL.
• No more jokes or disparaging comments to be made to BL and/or her employees about HR complaints Wayfarer has already received on set, or about “missing the HR meeting.”
• No more inquiries by Mr. Baldoni to BL’s trainer without her knowledge or consent to disclose her weight.
• No more mention by Mr. Baldoni of him “speaking to” BL’s dead father.
• No more pressing by Mr. Baldoni for BL to disclose her religious beliefs, or unsolicited sharing of his.
• If BL and/or her infant is exposed to COVID again, BL must be provided with immediate notice as soon as Wayfarer or any other producers become aware of such exposure, without her needing to uncover days later herself.
• An intimacy coordinator must be present at all times when BL is on set in scenes with Mr. Baldoni.
• No more entering, attempting to enter, interrupting, pressuring, or asking BL to enter her trailer or the makeup trailer by Mr. Heath or Mr. Baldoni while she is nude, for any reason.
• No more private, multi-hour meetings in BL’s trailer, with Mr. Baldoni crying, with no outside BL-appointed representative to monitor.
• No more pressing by Mr. Baldoni to sage any of BL’s employees.
• Producer Alex Saks to be given standard rights, inclusion, and authority per her job description and as represented to BL when signing on.
• Sony must have an active, daily role in overseeing physical production for the remainder of the film to monitor safety for cast and crew, schedule, logistics, problem-solving, and creative aspects.
• Engagement of an experienced producer to supervise the safety of the cast and crew, schedule, logistics, problem-solving, and creative for the remainder of the shoot (examples: Todd Lieberman, Elizabeth Cantillon, Miri Yoon, Lynette Howell).
• Engagement of a BL-approved, A-list stunt double to perform Lily in scenes with Mr. Baldoni involving rape and/or violence. BL to perform only close-up work or work from a BL pre-approved shot list in scenes with Mr. Baldoni involving sexual violence.
• No more adding of sex scenes, oral sex, or on-camera climaxing by BL outside the scope of the script BL approved when signing onto the project.
• No more asking or pressuring BL to cross physical picket lines.
• No more retaliatory or abusive behavior to BL for raising concerns or requesting safeguards.
• An in-person meeting before production resumes with Mr. Baldoni, Mr. Heath, Ms. Saks, the Sony representative, the new producer, BL, and BL’s spouse Ryan Reynolds to confirm and approve a plan for implementation of the above that will be adhered to for the physical and emotional safety of BL, her employees, and all the cast and crew moving forward.

Why Were These Measures Necessary?

According to Blake Lively, her demands stemmed from uncomfortable and allegedly inappropriate interactions with Baldoni and some members of the production team. She claims there were instances of unsanctioned physical intimacy, unwanted personal discussions, and a general lack of professionalism that made her feel unsafe on set. This list, then, can be seen as her way of setting firm boundaries and ensuring a safe working environment moving forward.

This isn’t the first time Hollywood has grappled with issues of on-set safety and boundaries. In recent years, the industry has made progress with the introduction of intimacy coordinators and stricter workplace harassment policies. However, the Lively-Baldoni situation highlights how much more work remains to be done.

Many actors, especially women, have spoken out about feeling vulnerable during productions where boundaries aren’t respected. Lively’s alleged demands may seem extensive, but they underscore a broader systemic issue: the need for clear rules and protections to ensure professionalism on all sets.

Unsurprisingly, the public response to the list has been mixed. Supporters argue that Lively’s demands are justified, given the allegations of harassment and the overall lack of safeguards. Critics, however, have labeled her as “difficult” or “high-maintenance,” perpetuating the stereotype of women being unreasonable for advocating for themselves.

What This Means for Hollywood

Whether or not the entire list is accurate, its contents highlight key areas where Hollywood still needs improvement:

• Mandatory Intimacy Coordinators: These professionals should be standard on all sets, regardless of the production’s budget or size.
• Clear Consent Policies: Actors should have control over what they are comfortable doing, and these boundaries should be respected at all times.
• Accountability for Misconduct: There should be immediate consequences for anyone who violates set rules or engages in unprofessional behavior.

Blake Lively’s alleged list of demands isn’t just about her—it’s about setting a precedent for how Hollywood can and should operate. If actors need to draft detailed conditions just to feel safe at work, it’s a clear sign the industry still has a long way to go. Lively’s story might not sit well with everyone, but it’s sparking a conversation that’s long overdue.

Maybe it’s time Hollywood starts listening.