Justin Baldoni, star of It Ends With Us, has recently found himself embroiled in controversy after his co-star Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against him for alleged sexual harassment on set. The allegations against Baldoni have now been compounded by a harsh description of him by journalist Andrew Billen, following an interview about Baldoni’s memoir Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity.
Billen, who described Baldoni as a “committed husband, father, and male feminist,” also painted a less flattering picture of the actor. According to Billen’s interview with The Times, Baldoni was also referred to as a “materialistic, fast-car driving porn addict who objectified nobody as much as his own.”
Billen added that Baldoni was “the most conflicted person I have ever interviewed,” offering a stark contrast between his public persona and private life. The controversy surrounding Baldoni comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed by Lively, which accuses him of creating a toxic work environment during the filming of It Ends With Us.
The lawsuit further claims that Baldoni was responsible for running a smear campaign against Lively. Among the accusations, Lively alleges that Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her appearance, including remarks about her weight and looks. She also claims that Baldoni showed her images and videos of nude women while discussing his pornography addiction.
These allegations have added fuel to the fire surrounding Baldoni’s public image, with fans and the media closely scrutinizing the actor’s actions both on and off set. As the lawsuit unfolds, the public is left to navigate the complexities of Baldoni’s persona and the growing list of accusations against him.