Blake Lively’s representatives have firmly dismissed new allegations of extortion made by Danny Greenberg, the former agent of Justin Baldoni at WME, during a recent deposition. The accusations arise in the ongoing legal conflict between Lively and her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, involving behind-the-scenes disputes over the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel.
Details Behind the Extortion Allegations and Court Response
Justin Baldoni’s former agent claimed that Blake Lively’s legal filings were an attempt to unlawfully seize control of the movie production. However, Lively’s team issued a statement on October 14, responding firmly to these assertions, emphasizing the court’s prior dismissal of the claim.
The court already dismissed their so-called ‘taking over a movie’ claim, and this cherry-picked deposition quote from Baldoni’s prior agent before he was dropped from WME adds nothing new. In fact, the court’s dismissal even assumed their allegations were true for the sake of argument—and still held that they don’t amount to a valid claim under the law.
– Blake Lively’s Representative
The team further criticized the allegations as a distraction from the main lawsuit, saying,
This is just a recycled distraction that has nothing to do with the actual sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit Baldoni and the Wayfarer Defendants are facing.
– Blake Lively’s Representative
Context and Implications of the Dispute
Blake Lively is reportedly connected to a contract offering six-figure compensation should she receive awards recognition for her role in the 2024 release, adding another layer of complexity to the dispute. The legal battle continues to draw attention, with sexual harassment and retaliation claims involving Baldoni and the Wayfarer defendants central to the proceedings.
The denial of the extortion claims signals an ongoing effort by Lively’s team to maintain focus on the core allegations in the case, while rejecting attempts to undermine her position through what they regard as irrelevant accusations. How the situation unfolds will significantly impact the reputations and careers of those involved, as well as the high-profile film project itself.
