Blake Lively's Publicist Hits Back at Smear Campaign Allegations Against Justin Baldoni

Following the dramatic allegations made by Blake Lively against her co-star and director Justin Baldoni, the situation has escalated into a heated public dispute, with significant fallout in the entertainment industry.

Lively recently filed legal charges accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment while also alleging that he has orchestrated a digital smear campaign to malign her reputation. The backlash has been swift; Baldoni was dropped by his talent agency, and his podcast co-host Liz Plank distanced herself from their show, "The Man Enough," indicating the severity of the allegations.

In a bold move, Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, publicly claimed that Blake Lively herself was behind the “negative and completely fabricated stories” circulating in the media aimed at damaging his career. This assertion highlights a bitter battle of narratives, with Freedman suggesting that Baldoni’s studio took drastic measures by hiring a crisis management professional in response to what they deemed a calculated attack on Baldoni.

Amidst these swirling accusations, Blake's publicist, Leslie Sloane, firmly dismissed the claims made by Baldoni’s lawyer in a statement to People. She clarified that the information she provided to various press outlets came from legitimate inquiries related to purported HR complaints on the set of "It Ends With Us." Sloane emphasized that anything suggesting she was the originator of damaging press stories is absolutely false.

“I was contacted on 8/11 by Sara Nathan, who forwarded an anonymous tip regarding HR complaints to Page Six,” Sloane detailed. She reiterated that her response to media inquiries simply directed them to Wayfarer Studios or Sony for further information.

Leslie Sloane also urged the public and the media to read Blake's legal complaint, which includes the intricate details of her allegations, claiming that it outlines the well-orchestrated campaign against her.

As this high-profile legal battle unfolds, the entertainment community continues to hold its breath, waiting to see how these revelations will shape the future of both Lively and Baldoni’s careers. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops, and brace yourself for the latest in Hollywood intrigue!