Justin Baldoni Drops Bombshell Leaked Slow Dance Scene with Blake Lively Hits the Spotlight!
In the midst of Justin Baldoni’s legal feud with “It Ends with Us” co-star Blake Lively, his legal team has released a behind-the-scenes video of the actors performing a slow dance scene as their characters, Ryle Kincaid and Lily Bloom.
The nearly 10-minute footage, shared by outlets like Fox News and Entertainment Tonight, aims to refute Lively’s December claims that Baldoni acted inappropriately during intimate scenes. “The video clearly shows mutual respect and professionalism,” Baldoni’s team stated.
Lively’s legal team called the release a “harassment stunt,” accusing Baldoni’s attorneys of creating “misleading media narratives” and vowed to address the matter in court.
The legal drama surrounding the co-stars continues to unfold as both parties prepare for a courtroom showdown.
What Really Happened During the ‘It Ends with Us’ Slow Dance Scene?
Behind-the-scenes footage of the “It Ends with Us” slow dance scene has surfaced amid Justin Baldoni’s legal battle with Blake Lively, providing a closer look at their controversial on-set interaction.
The video captures three takes of the romantic bar scene, showing Baldoni and Lively laughing and casually discussing direction. At one point, Baldoni nuzzles Lively’s neck, joking about his beard, to which she responds with humor about her spray tan. However, in her December complaint, Lively alleged Baldoni crossed boundaries by acting inappropriately, stating he leaned in, dragged his lips along her neck, and later dismissed her objections, saying, “I’m not even attracted to you.”
Lively’s legal team has slammed the footage as “damning,” claiming it supports her allegations. “The video shows Mr. Baldoni engaging in behavior that went beyond professional boundaries,” her attorneys stated, describing gestures like kissing her forehead, caressing her neck, and making comments about her scent.
Meanwhile, Baldoni’s team argues the footage reflects mutual professionalism and respect, denying any misconduct. As tensions rise, both parties remain entrenched in their legal fight over the incident.
Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni of Improvising Intimate Scene Without Consent
Blake Lively’s legal team has accused Justin Baldoni, her It Ends with Us co-star and director, of improvising intimate on-screen behavior without prior discussion or her consent—despite the absence of an intimacy coordinator.
“The footage shows Ms. Lively visibly leaning away and repeatedly asking for the characters to just talk,” her attorneys stated. “Any woman who has faced inappropriate workplace touching will recognize her discomfort and her attempts to use levity to deflect unwanted advances. No woman should have to take defensive measures to avoid non-consensual contact from her employer.”
The Legal Drama Between Lively and Baldoni
The former co-stars filed dueling lawsuits on New Year’s Eve, with Lively accusing Baldoni of inappropriate sexual behavior on set and beyond, as well as orchestrating a smear campaign against her.
Baldoni, in turn, has launched a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times for allegedly publishing a misleading report based on Lively’s claims and a separate $400 million defamation suit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, accusing the couple of extortion and reputational damage.
As the legal battle intensifies, both parties continue to stand by their respective accounts of the controversial filming and its fallout.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Justin Baldoni’s legal team releases footage of slow dance scene with Blake Lively: Reports