The talent agency WME dismissed the allegations of what Ryan Reynolds 48, and Blake Lively 37, would have pressed the company to end your professional relationship with Justin Baldoni 40. The actress accused the director and co-star in the film “This Is How It Ends” of sexual harassment on the film set, but WME denied any interference by the couple in the case.
In a statement sent to The Hollywood Reporter, WME refuted claims made by Justin in his defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, in which he says the newspaper published an article “riddled with inaccuracies, misrepresentations and omissions” based on in Blake’s “partial narrative”.
“In the documentation presented by Baldoni, there is an allegation that Reynolds pressured Baldoni’s agent at the ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ premiere. That’s not true. Baldoni’s former representative was not present at the ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ premiere, nor was there any pressure from Reynolds or Lively at any time for WME to drop Baldoni as a client.”
In his $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, Justin accuses the American newspaper of ignoring “an abundance of evidence that contradicts Blake’s claims and reveals his true motives.” ”.
Baldoni’s lawsuit states: “The use of power and influence has become undeniable. Baldoni and Wayfarer became increasingly fearful of what Lively and Reynolds were capable of, as their actions seemed aimed at destroying Baldoni’s career and personal life.”
WME terminated its relationship with Baldoni on December 21, just hours after Blake filed his sexual harassment complaint. The star, who played Baldoni’s love interest in “It’s Like It Ends,” also reported to The New York Times that the filmmaker and his public relations team began a smear campaign to “destroy” his reputation in retaliation for complaints made by her on set.
“I hope my legal action will help uncover these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who report inappropriate conduct and help protect others who may be targeted,” read an excerpt from Blake’s article.
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This content was originally published in Agency denies having been pressured by Blake Lively to dismiss Justin Baldoni on the CNN Brasil website.
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