Justin Baldoni jokes he ‘missed the sexual harassment training’ filming ‘It Ends With Us’ scene with Blake Lively
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Justin Baldoni cracked a joke about “miss[ing] the sexual harassment” training while preparing to film an “It Ends With Us” scene with Blake Lively, according to a video obtained by TMZ.
In the footage, which was entered as an exhibit in the actor’s contentious legal battle with Lively, the 41-year-old could be seen seemingly telling his co-star, “I think it’s pretty hot. Sexy.”
Justin Baldoni joked about “miss[ing] the sexual harassment training” while filming “It Ends With Us.” Nancy Rivera / SplashNews.com
The actor made the quip while prepping for a scene with Lively.
He then appeared to tell Lively, whose back was to the camera, that she had something in her teeth.
“Can we get a toothpick, please?” Baldoni asked before saying something unintelligible regarding Jenny Slate.
He then turned to Slate, 43, and quipped, “Sorry, I missed the sexual harassment training.”
The video ended with Baldoni looking right at the camera and giving an exaggerated eye roll.
Moments prior, he had seemingly referred to the “Gossip Girl” alum’s outfit as “hot” and “sexy.” GC Images
The director also appeared to tell Lively she had something in her teeth. GC Images
The “Jane the Virgin” alum’s attorney reportedly claimed in a filed motion that Baldoni was apologizing “if his remark was inappropriate.”
The lawyer alleged that Lively, 38, replied that the comment was “all good” — although this cannot be made out in the video.
Baldoni’s legal team claimed that the “sexy” remark “was entirely unremarkable” as Lively was not “scantily clad” and was instead wearing a fleece onesie.
Baldoni’s legal team claimed the comment was “unremarkable” as Lively was not “scantily clad.” GC Images
They claimed the actress, who was wearing a onesie at the time, told Baldoni his remark was “all good.” blakelively/Instagram
Page Six reached out to Baldoni’s legal team, who did not have any additional comment
Lively’s rep, meanwhile, has yet to respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.
The “Gossip Girl” alum sued Baldoni in December 2024 for alleged sexual harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and lost wages.
The lawsuit came after months of feud speculation as the duo promoted their film, in which they played love interests, separately.
Her reply, however, could not be made out in the footage. GC Images
Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment last year. Getty Images for Vital Voices Global Partnership
Baldoni, who has denied Lively’s claims, countersued her for civil extortion and defamation in January.
However, his suit was tossed by a judge in June — and was officially closed earlier this month when Baldoni declined to file an amended complaint.
At the time, the director’s legal team told Page Six this gives him the option to later appeal — and stressed their focus on Lively’s case.
The embattled co-stars will go to trial in March. GC Images
While Baldoni countersued Lively, this case was tossed by a judge over the summer. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images
Baldoni recently requested a judge dismiss that one as well, claiming “no reasonable jury” would find him guilty of Lively’s alleged $161 million in lost profits.
As the duo gear up for the trial, which will take place in March, more exhibits have circulated online, including Baldoni’s texts with “Office” star Rainn Wilson about a “traumatic” confrontation with Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds.
In another text exchange included as evidence, “It Ends With Us” author Colleen Hoover admitted to feeling “disappointed” by Baldoni and “forced to choose” between him and Lively.
