Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Against NY Times Over Blake Lively Story

Justin Baldoni, known for his role in the film "It Ends With Us, " has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times. The lawsuit comes after a story published by the Times, which claimed Baldoni repeatedly entered actress Blake Lively's trailer uninvited while she was undressed. Baldoni argues that the Times misrepresented text messages between him and Lively, taking them out of context to paint a false picture. The lawsuit also includes publicists Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel, who are suing for libel and false light invasion of privacy. They claim the Times relied on "cherry-picked" and altered communications. A New York Times spokesperson defended the story, stating it was meticulously reported based on thousands of documents. Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, accused the Times of cowering to powerful Hollywood elites and disregarding journalistic ethics. The lawsuit also mentions Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, who allegedly berated Baldoni in a meeting. The drama between Baldoni and Lively has been ongoing since the film's production and resurfaced with the Times' article.