Blake Lively's talent agency WME issued a statement supporting the actress after a federal judge dismissed her sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni in their 'It Ends With Us' lawsuit. The agency praised her courage amid retaliation allegations, with the case heading to trial on May 18 in New York.
Following Federal Judge Lewis Liman's ruling on April 2—which dismissed Lively's sexual harassment claims against Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios executives due to her independent contractor status and jurisdictional issues under California law, while allowing defamation, retaliation, and related claims to proceed—WME released a supportive statement on April 3.
The agency, which has represented Lively since 2013 and dropped Baldoni in late 2024, highlighted her stand against industry pressures. 'In an industry that too often asks women to absorb the damage and stay quiet, Blake Lively chose to stand up for herself, her castmates, and those without the ability to fight back,' a WME spokesperson said. 'She has met this moment with courage, moral clarity, and extraordinary determination.'
WME also addressed alleged smear campaigns: 'Even as others have tried to turn this case into a spectacle, she has kept the focus where it belongs: on facts, accountability, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation. In doing so, she has helped expose the devastating harm caused by covert digital takedown campaigns designed to intimidate, discredit, and drown out the truth.'
The agency affirmed its full support: 'She and her family have our full support as this case moves to trial.'
Lively's complaint originated on December 10, 2024, with the California Civil Rights Department, alleging harassment and a reputation-damaging effort by Baldoni and Wayfarer.
