Justin Baldoni’s crisis team names Taylor Swift in a ploy to ‘takedown’ Blake Lively as best pal of It Ends With Us star is accused of ‘utilising bully tactics into getting what they want’
As a woman who has spent decades navigating the tumultuous waters of Hollywood, I find myself deeply troubled by the ongoing saga between Blake Lively and Ian Somerhalder. The text you’ve shared paints a picture of power struggles, manipulation, and outright falsehoods that seem all too common in this industry.
According to reports, Justin Baldoni’s team is using a strategy to target Taylor Swift, which some believe is an attempt to undermine her close friend Blake Lively, following her explosive lawsuit.
In the context of the film “It Ends With Us,” Blake has filed a lawsuit against Justin, claiming that he subjected her to sexual harassment and fostered an unpleasant work environment due to his behavior. However, Justin strongly refutes these accusations.
It is alleged that Justin broke into Blake’s trailer when she was not dressed, and allowed his companions to observe her shooting explicit video content.
According to Blake’s legal team, it is stated that a meeting involving everyone (an ‘all hands’ gathering) took place on January 4th of the current year. This meeting was allegedly convened with the intention of discussing and addressing the work environment issues that had almost caused problems in the production of the Film.
Currently, it’s stated that Justin’s PR team believes Taylor, who happens to be Blake’s close friend, often resorts to aggressive behavior in order to attain her objectives.
In a message sent on August 6th, Justin’s crisis management advisor emphasized that the massive fanbases of Blake and Taylor should not be underestimated.
As reported by US Weekly, the email states: ‘Even trivial matters can blow up significantly because of social media, while major crises may not impact social media at all.’
I’m closely monitoring the situation with great interest, given that there appears to be an overlap between the fanbases of BL and TS. Consequently, I’ll be treating this development with utmost seriousness.
A separate document from Justin’s team also mentions the ‘weaponisation of feminism’.
‘Our team might delve into examining instances where the concept of feminism has been weaponized, and cases like those of Taylor Swift, who have faced accusations of using such strategies as a means to exert pressure or coercion to achieve their goals.’
TopMob has contacted Taylor’s representatives for a comment.
The meeting held on January 4 is said to have included both Justin and Jamey Heath, the CEO of his production company Wayfarer Studios, and a producer on It Ends With Us.
According to a lawsuit obtained by the New York Times, it is claimed that attendees talked about inappropriate behavior attributed to Justin and Jamey. At the conclusion of the meeting, those present reportedly concurred that the specified misconduct would stop.
A consensus seemed to have been reached that neither Mr. Heath nor Mr. Baldoni should attempt to enter, interfere with, pressure, or request entry into Miss BL’s trailer or makeup room when she is in the state of being naked, under any circumstances.
In simpler terms, for any actor taking part in intimate scenes alongside BL that involve nudity or its simulation, they should be established professionals and not just friends of the director or producers. These actors need to be previously approved by BL beforehand.
The lawsuit includes allegations that Justin showed Blake nude videos and images of other women, discussed his alleged porn addiction, and made inappropriate remarks about her weight, her late father, and other members of the cast and crew.
As a lifestyle advisor, I’d put it this way: In my filing, I assert that Justin acted spontaneously in terms of physical affection during a particular scene, without any prior agreement or rehearsal beforehand.
One incident reportedly involved Justin ‘discreetly biting and sucking on Ms. Blake’s lower lip’ during multiple takes, allegedly insisting on reshooting the scene repeatedly despite Blake’s clear discomfort.
The lawsuit alleges Justin made sexual inquiries, including asking Blake if she and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, experienced simultaneous climaxes— a question she found intrusive and refused to answer.
In simpler terms, Blake’s lawsuit alleges that prior to the start of filming, Justin added explicit, unnecessary sexual content and/or nude scenes (even for a minor character), which were very disturbing.
In the proposed modifications, there were scenes such as one where Blake’s character was meant to climax on camera and another vividly portraying a scene depicting Lily Bloom, a younger version of Blake’s character, losing her virginity—these scenes were not present in the initial book.
As stated in the complaint, these additional changes were implemented without securing Blake’s approval following her initial agreement to the project.
When Blake expressed concerns, it’s said that Justin justified the modifications by asserting that he was shaping the narrative from a woman’s perspective.
Initially, he resisted deleting the majority of the scenes but insisted on keeping one where his character, Ryle Kincaid, and Lily are depicted having intimate moments on their wedding night. He justified this by saying that it was significant to him because he and his real-life partner often experience simultaneous climaxes during intercourse.
The accusations also involve the film’s producer, Jamey, who is said to have contributed to the harmful atmosphere.
The lawsuit claims Jamey pressured Blake to simulate nudity during a childbirth scene, despite prior agreements that no nudity was required.
As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but express my concerns over the alleged absence of typical industry safeguards in this scene. It seemed to me that Blake was portrayed in a vulnerable position, with her legs splayed wide in stirrups, and only a scant piece of fabric modestly concealing her intimate areas.
It’s additionally alleged that Jamey exhibited an explicit, full-length birthing video of his spouse to Blake and another colleague, leading Blake to believe it was adult content at first.
Moreover, it is claimed that Justin and Jamey frequently barged into Blake’s trailer without prior notice, finding her in various states of vulnerability such as being undressed, nursing a baby, or otherwise exposed.
The complaint details an incident where Jamey entered Blake’s makeup trailer uninvited while she was topless.
Despite Blake’s clear instruction for him to look away, it is said that Jamey continued to gaze at her even after she asked him to do so when she was still undressed.
Another unsettling claim involves Justin improvising an intimate moment during a slow-dance scene.
In the court case, it is stated that Justin approached without his character persona, and he softly kissed her ear to her neck while commenting, “It smells wonderful.
When Blake objected to his actions, Justin allegedly retorted, ‘I’m not even attracted to you.’
After a meeting held in January 2024, which included Blake, Justin, the producers, and Ryan Reynolds, it appears that Wayfarer Studios decided to include an intimacy coordinator during filming for any scenes featuring nudity or simulated sexual content.
The studio also assured that no further improvised kissing or physical intimacy would occur.
Meanwhile, bombshell text messages how how Justin’s crisis management team allegedly launched a smear campaign against Blake.
According to Blake’s team, messages within the legal complaint suggest a complex strategy, labeled by Justin and his team as ‘social manipulation,’ intended to damage Blake’s public image. They claim this scheme started when she expressed worries about the working environment on set.
During the film’s promotional period, whispers about a disagreement among the main actors surfaced when sharp-eyed spectators detected a cool demeanor between them at premieres.
However, it seems that Blake had already expressed apprehension towards Justin before the filming began, as suggested by her lawsuit claim. This unease reportedly arose due to disagreements over Justin’s attempts to incorporate ‘unnecessary’ nudity and sexual content into the movie.
During the movie-making process, relations deteriorated significantly more, eventually leading to a human resources meeting where Justin and his production company, Wayfarer Studio, accepted certain conditions in order for Blake to reconsider continuing filming post-writers’ strike, as stated in the documents.
Prior to August 2nd, Justin brought on board Melissa Nathan, a renowned crisis management expert who has worked with high-profile figures like Jonny Depp, as an addition to his public relations team that already included Jennifer Abel.
A significant number of the communications in the court case, obtained through a subpoena, involve the women. One such conversation includes Nathan saying he could ‘eliminate or discredit anyone’ (informal language).
The message was sent in reply to Jennifer’s text which says that Justin, ‘wants to feel like she [Blake] can be buried’.
Nathan replies, “Indeed – however, please remember that when we share documents, we can’t include what we might or might be able to do, as it could lead to complications for us.” He also mentions, “We can’t promise to harm her.
She replied with another message that said, “Picture this scenario: A document outlining his wishes accidentally falls into the wrong hands.
‘You know we can bury anyone but I can’t write that to him. I will be very tough.’
Another back and forth on August 2 appears to show Nathan joking about murdering Blake.
‘I’ve sent you a gift too.’ And he assures Jennifer that there’s no harm done, no one was hurt and then sent to her house. It’s a present to celebrate something. Jennifer’s response is ‘DAMNIT’.
That afternoon, Jennifer penned a message expressing her impulsive thoughts about criticizing Blake for being difficult to work with during the current week.
It seems like Justin proposed the idea of designing a focused social media promotion instead.
He sent a message showing a screenshot of a Twitter thread about allegations of bullying against Hailey Bieber with the caption: ‘This is what we would need’.
As a dedicated admirer, I couldn’t help but notice the rumblings about friction between Blake and Justin. Initially, whispers circulated that their disagreements were purely artistic in nature.
Justin proposed emphasizing the central theme of domestic abuse in the movie for marketing purposes, whereas Blake suggested a more positive and inspiring approach.
Afterward, Blake faced criticism due to the insensitive manner she publicized the movie, as she neglected to bring up the topic of domestic abuse during multiple interviews despite its relevance.
There seems to be some ambiguity about whether this reaction was deliberately planned, but Justin’s communications suggest that he was prepared to leverage any unfavorable publicity for his advantage.
In my message, I expressed my question as follows: “Could you please share a TikTok strategy with me? Specifically, I’d appreciate it if you could create posts featuring me discussing the issue of domestic violence, sharing related clips, and explaining why that particular movie holds such significance.
However, as debate over the movie persisted, certain unsavory claims that Blake had previously made about Justin quietly found their way into the public spotlight through the media.
They mentioned that he made uncomfortable remarks about her body size and lingered excessively during their on-screen kisses.
The texts show how the crisis management team scrambled to try and ‘shift the narrative’ by reverting coverage back onto Justin.
On August 11, Jennifer sent Justin a message reassuring him that the stories were not a threat.
As a devoted admirer, I’ve noticed that the response has been relatively modest, but the fans continue to stand by me with unwavering support. They seem to feel that the so-called ‘dispute’ stems from her decision to take charge of the movie.
Yesterday, Nathan told Jennifer that most people support Justin, but he doesn’t align with many of their views, as he chuckled and said, “Not even half of them! Ha-ha!” Also, Nathan is proud of his clever approach.
Jen, this turned out amazingly! I’m absolutely thrilled and can hardly wait to share the details with you. Let’s talk soon about how it all unfolded. It was brilliant, simply brilliant!
Further allegations about Justin’s unwelcome behavior are included in the legal complaint.
They make assertions that Justin behaved inappropriately towards Lively by exhibiting an explicit video of his wife, intruding into the star’s trailer while she was either nude or breastfeeding, openly discussing his alleged addiction to pornography, and making her and other female staff members feel uneasy with his sexually suggestive comments.
During a gathering in January, Blake, Justin, and numerous studio executives discussed and resolved various matters. Among the decisions made was the inclusion of an intimacy coordinator on set.
According to the legal complaint, Wayfarer agrees that despite our differing viewpoints, it’s crucial we prioritize creating a secure setting for everyone involved.
Additionally, a media strategy document, which appears to originate from the crisis management team, as part of the legal complaint, details the team’s strategies for safeguarding the reputations of Justin, lead producer Jamey Heath, and another individual named fwayfWayfarer.
The document outlines several possible talking points to boost Justin, but also discredit Blake.
Mentioning her less-than-stellar industry standing, we’ll discuss how she utilized her husband, Ryan Reynolds, in a way that potentially tilted the power dynamics.
After post-production, Blake hired an editor personally to rework a version of the movie that ended up being the one distributed.
In a different communication, it seems like Justin is proposing using Reynolds’ participation as an additional strategy to reach out to Blake.
The text says that my partner proposed changing the storyline based on this morning’s leak where Ryan claimed the script was a mess but he managed to save the film. In simpler terms, they suggested flipping things around by using their own negative comments against them.
The document also suggests some crew members allegedly lost their jobs due to Blake’s insistence on creative control.
Justin has refuted the claims through his lawyer Brian Freedman.
It’s regrettable that Mrs. Lively Band and her associates are leveling such grave and unfounded allegations against Mr. Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and its team, in another bid to rehabilitate her tarnished reputation, which was earned through her own words and deeds during the film campaign, as he stated.
Publicly accessible interviews and live news events, where the internet community could form their own opinions and perspectives in real-time, without any post-production editing.
‘These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media.
Wayfarer Studios chose to bring on a crisis manager ahead of their movie’s marketing campaign as a precautionary measure. This individual was intended to collaborate with their representative from Jonesworks, hired by Stephanie Jones. They took this step in response to the numerous demands and threats made by Ms. Lively during filming, which ranged from refusing to attend set, to refusing to promote the film. If her requests weren’t granted, she indicated that it would lead to the movie’s downfall upon its release.
As a dedicated follower, I uncovered that Ms. Lively recruited Leslie Sloan from Vision PR, who also manages Mr. Reynolds, to seed unfavorable and entirely manufactured tales with the media, well before any promotional activities for the film began. This was yet another factor that led Wayfarer Studios to bring on a crisis management expert to initiate internal contingency planning, just in case such situations needed addressing.
At Wayfarer Studios, their reps were neither initiating any active measures nor taking countermeasures, but rather they only addressed incoming media queries for accurate and fair reporting and kept an eye on social media activities.
Freedman noted that what’s conspicuously absent in the selectively shared communications is any proof of actions taken beforehand to engage with the media or any other external parties; instead, it seems there was only internal discussion about potential scenarios and private correspondence, which is a regular part of public relations work.
Blake denied planting false or negative stories about her co-star or his company.
She expressed her hope that her legal action will shine a light on these underhanded, harmful strategies used against those who expose misconduct, thereby safeguarding others who might face similar situations in the future.
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