Justin Baldoni Calls Out Blake Lively’s Protective Order Request: “Public Smear Campaign”
Grab your popcorn, folks—Hollywood’s latest courtroom drama between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively is heating up! Baldoni’s legal team is throwing some serious shade at Lively for requesting an enhanced protective order while simultaneously accusing her of publicly tarnishing his image. Yeah, it’s a classic case of “do as I say, not as I do.”
In a letter to the court obtained by TMZ, Baldoni’s lawyers are calling out Lively’s hypocrisy, citing a recent skit on “Saturday Night Live” where her husband, Ryan Reynolds, made light of her claims regarding sexual harassment and emotional distress on the set of their latest film, *It Ends With Us*. It seems like Lively’s camp is trying to play the victim card hard—asking for more privacy in such a high-profile case while they’ve been anything but discreet in their criticisms. Baldoni’s lawyers argue that this protective order is just a ploy to shield her from the fallout while keeping critical evidence away from public scrutiny. They even went as far as to label her actions a “bold attempt to keep the public in the dark.”
In her legal filing, Lively’s representatives claimed that the ongoing high-profile nature of the case poses threats both to the parties involved and potential witnesses. They emphasized the need for privacy to safeguard against harassment and intimidation, especially for two women associated with the film who might have to testify. In a world where celebrity culture often seems like an endless drama series, this saga is no exception.
As both camps gear up for a legal fight that seems far from over, fans and casual observers alike are left wondering how this messy situation will unfold. Will it end in a peaceful resolution or do we have a full-blown legal fracas on our hands? One thing is for sure: this isn’t the last we’ve heard from either side.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and TMZ, People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly
