Blake Lively sues Justin Baldoni, who hires Depp's PR expert
Blake Lively has sued Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and attempting to damage her reputation. The director hired the same PR expert that Johnny Depp used during his legal battle with his ex-wife. Amber Heard has spoken out.
In August, Blake Lively found herself in the media spotlight. American tabloids extensively covered the actress in relation to the controversies surrounding the film "It Ends with Us." Ryan Reynolds' wife faced criticism for her approach to promoting the drama addressing domestic violence. The conflict between Blake and director Justin Baldoni, who also played one of the main roles in the film, was widely discussed. The actress and Baldoni reportedly had differing opinions on how the production should appear.
After several months of silence, the issue of misunderstandings resurfaced in the media. According to reports from American newspapers, Blake decided to file a lawsuit against Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and attempting to destroy her reputation. The 37-year-old actress alleges that Baldoni barged into her trailer while she was naked, "improvised physical intimacy," and asked questions about Lively's private life. The director, along with others, allegedly engaged in a "social manipulation" campaign aimed at tarnishing her good name, which harmed the star and her business and inflicted "severe emotional distress" on her family.
Accused by Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni hired the same PR expert as Johnny Depp
According to the latest reports, Justin Baldoni hired Melissa Nathan, a crisis PR expert, to respond to the lawsuit. Interestingly, Johnny Depp had previously employed Melissa during his legal battle with Amber Heard.
Let's recall that Johnny sued his ex-wife Amber for $50 million CAD in damages after she published an article in the "Washington Post" in 2018, claiming she had become "a public figure representing domestic abuse." Although she never mentioned Johnny by name, the article allegedly caused severe harm to the actor's reputation. Depp denied all allegations of domestic violence and largely won the lawsuit, which concluded in June 2022. At that time, the star garnered significantly more celebrity support than Amber.
Amber Heard has spoken out about Blake Lively's lawsuit
Following the news that Justin Baldoni hired Melissa Nathan, Amber Heard released a statement to NBC News.
Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on. ' I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive - Amber Heard conveyed.
