‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Private Texts Reveal Justin Baldoni’s Alleged Plan to Destroy Blake Lively’s Reputation
In a bombshell revelation, private text messages have surfaced, allegedly showing Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively’s co-star in the romantic drama “It Ends With Us,” orchestrating a smear campaign against her following her accusations of sexual harassment. These messages were filed as part of Lively’s ongoing lawsuit against Baldoni.
The Bombshell Lawsuit
On Saturday, TMZ reported that Blake Lively had filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni. The lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment on the set of “It Ends With Us,” including instances of sexual harassment, and a concerted effort by Baldoni to damage Lively’s reputation.
A Coded Conspiracy
The New York Times published a report detailing how Baldoni, months after filming wrapped, expressed concern to Jennifer Abel, the public relations head of his studio, Wayfarer, about being blocked on Instagram by Blake Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds. This sparked a troubling exchange:
“We should have a plan for IF she does the same when movie comes out,” Baldoni wrote to Abel, referencing Lively. “Plans make me feel more at ease.”
Abel relayed these anxieties to crisis management expert Melissa Nathan, stating, “I think you guys need to be tough and show the strength of what you guys can do in these scenarios.” Nathan, however, cautioned against being overly aggressive, stating, “We can’t write we will destroy her.” Then, chillingly, she added, “Imagine if a document saying all the things that he wants ends up in the wrong hands. You know we can bury anyone.”
Baldoni, according to the report, texted Abel a social media post about celebrity bullying, expressing his desire for a similar tactic against Lively. Nathan proposed various “untraceable” schemes, including “full social account take downs” and spreading “threads of theories” through hired contractors to dominate online discourse.
Justin Baldoni Ousted
In the wake of these revelations, Baldoni was swiftly ousted by his talent agency.
The situation continues to unfold, with legal proceedings ongoing. The stark allegations contained in these texts raise serious questions about power dynamics in Hollywood and the potential for abuse within the industry.
Stay tuned for further developments in this evolving story.