EntertainmentWhich celebrities were named in Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni?It Ends With Us director and actor is accused of sexual harassment and creating a hostile environment on setBy Editorial Staff

Blake Lively37 years old, filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni40 years old, accusing him of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment during the recording of This Is How It Ends (It Ends With Us). According to the actress, the director and actor had also organized a defamation campaign with the aim of damaging her public and professional image (via DailyMail).

Among the evidence attached to the lawsuit are internal documents from Baldoni’s crisis management team. One of these documents, identified as “scenario planning”, details strategies for dealing with the accusations made by Lively. It includes suggestions for tactics to divert public attention from the allegations, such as encouraging the media to explore the actress’ alleged conflicts or past collaborations with other celebrities.

These public figures, mentioned in the planning, range from former co-workers to close friends of Lively. Check out the full list of celebrities mentioned and the details revealed in the court documents presented in the case.

Taylor Swift

In documents attached to the complaint, internal correspondence from Baldoni’s crisis management team mentions Taylor Swift. The concern was about how the close relationship between Lively and Swift could amplify the situation on social media, due to the overlap between their fans.

An email dated August details how Baldoni’s team assessed the potential impact of this connection:

“We have seen the most innocent matters become gigantic due to social media, while huge crises can have no effect. But considering that BL [Blake Lively] shares part of TS fanbase [Taylor Swift]we will take this very seriously.”

Additionally, planning included the possibility of “planting stories” about Swift, suggesting that she would use feminist tactics to manipulate situations in her favor. The document said:

“Our team can explore stories about the ‘weaponization of feminism’ and how figures like Taylor Swift have been accused of using these tactics to achieve their goals.”

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Ryan Reynolds

In the process documents, Ryan Reynolds was mentioned in messages exchanged between Justin Baldoni and his team. In one of these conversations, Baldoni reports that Blake Lively’s husband Reynolds has blocked him on social media, including his production company, Wayfarer Studios.

Baldoni expressed concern that this action could generate public repercussions if it became known, especially considering the tensions behind the scenes of It Ends With Us. He asked his crisis team to develop a containment strategy to deal with potential speculation. In a message, Baldoni stated:

“We need to have a plan in case she [Lively] do the same when the film is released. I want everyone to be prepared. Having plans gives me more security.”

Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester is mentioned in the lawsuit as part of a defense strategy outlined by Justin Baldoni’s crisis team. Meester starred opposite Blake Lively in gossip Girl between 2007 and 2012, playing the protagonists Serena van der Woodsen and Blair Waldorf. At the time, rumors about supposed conflicts between the actresses were frequent, attributed to personality differences.

Meester’s name appears in court documents attached to the lawsuit as part of “scenario planning.” The text describes the intention to shift the focus from the accusations against Baldoni to allegations of previous tensions between Lively and other co-workers. An excerpt from the document states:

“Our recommended approach would be to provide journalists who come to us with appropriate contextual information to ensure their reporting is balanced and direct speculation to others with whom she has had issues in the past, such as Leighton Meester.”

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Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick, who starred opposite Blake Lively in the thriller A Small Favor (A Simple Favor) from 2018, was also mentioned in the documents attached to the process. During the recording and promotion of the film, rumors of a tense relationship between the actresses circulated, fueled by interviews that some fans considered “uncomfortable”. However, Kendrick always described working together as “fun” and “productive.”

In court documents, Kendrick is quoted in “scenario planning” prepared by Baldoni’s crisis team:

“These stories could be used to highlight Blake’s past difficulties in professional collaborations, creating a counterpoint to the current allegations.”

Despite this, Kendrick spoke openly about his reunion with Lively for the sequel A Small Favorwhich is scheduled for 2025: “It was great to get the team back together. It’s like riding a bike, you never forget.”

Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck was mentioned in the context of his work with Blake Lively in the film Dangerous Attraction (2010), directed and starring him. According to court documents, Baldoni’s team suggested that journalists be encouraged to revisit the collaboration between Affleck and Lively, seeking to divert attention from the current allegations.

In the past, Affleck has praised Lively’s performance, highlighting her maturity and professionalism during filming. In interviews to promote the film, he stated:

“She brought complexity and nuance to the character, something really important to the story.”

Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber was mentioned in court documents as part of a reference in an “astroturfing” plan devised by Justin Baldoni’s crisis team. The practice consists of creating opinion campaigns that appear to be genuine, but are actually orchestrated to influence public perceptions. Baldoni used a viral thread about Hailey, focused on alleged bullying allegations, as an example of how this approach could be applied to undermine Blake Lively’s credibility.

In an exchange of messages presented as evidence, Baldoni shared with his team a post from X (formerly Twitter) that detailed accusations against Hailey Bieber. He wrote:

“That’s what we need.”