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Lively’s legal troubles began in December when she filed a lawsuit against Baldoni. According to her complaint, she outlined the mental pain and anguish, severe emotional distress, and loss of wages she suffered while filming It Ends With Us. These serious allegations of sexual harassment originated from her interactions on set, setting the stage for what has become a complex legal dispute.
In an aggressive counter-move, Baldoni not only denied Lively's accusations but also filed a staggering $400 million countersuit. His legal actions extended to Lively’s husband, actor Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, alongside a separate $250 million defamation suit against The New York Times for an article that detailed Lively’s initial complaint.