Justin Baldoni has been dropped by his agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME), just hours after his former co-star, Blake Lively, filed a lawsuit against him accusing him of inappropriate conduct and damaging her reputation.
Sources close to the situation confirmed the news to TMZ, though WME has not publicly stated the reason for its decision.
Lively’s lawsuit claims Baldoni fostered a toxic environment during the filming of It Ends With Us, with incidents that allegedly led the studio to pause production for an urgent meeting.
Among the allegations, Lively accuses Baldoni of showing her a naked photo, discussing his past “pornography addiction,” sharing details of his sexual experiences, and making comments about her weight.
The lawsuit also alleges that Baldoni, along with two crisis PR strategists, Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel, worked to tarnish Lively’s reputation, based on messages reportedly obtained through a civil subpoena.
According to Lively, these actions further escalated tensions on set and strained the production.
Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, has dismissed the allegations as “false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious,” asserting that the lawsuit is part of a calculated effort by Lively to improve her public image.
The situation raises questions about WME’s role, as the agency represents both Baldoni and Lively. Baldoni has not yet commented on his dismissal from the agency.
