Actress Blake Lively is currently involved in a defamation lawsuit filed by Jed Wallace, owner of the Texas-based crisis management firm Street Relations, Inc. Wallace alleges that Lively falsely implicated him in a smear campaign orchestrated by her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, during the production of the film It Ends With Us.
Allegations and Legal Actions
In her December 2024 complaint to the California Civil Rights Department, Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and claimed that Wallace was hired to “weaponize a digital army” against her. Wallace’s lawsuit, filed on February 4, 2025, asserts that these allegations are unfounded and have caused significant harm to his reputation and business. He is seeking $7 million in damages.
Responses from Both Parties
- Wallace maintains that he has never met or communicated with Lively and denies any involvement in actions against her.
- Lively’s legal team describes the lawsuit as retaliatory, emphasizing that it stems from her initial sexual harassment and retaliation complaint.
- Lively’s representatives express readiness to hold Wallace accountable in federal court.
Implications for the Entertainment Industry
This legal battle highlights the complexities of workplace relationships in the entertainment industry and underscores the potential consequences of public allegations. The outcome may set a precedent for how defamation and retaliation claims are handled in the future.
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