Justin Baldoni's Women's Solidarity Award Revoked Following Blake Lively Allegations

Justin Baldoni's Voices of Solidarity Award was withdrawn after allegations of sexual harassment made by his co-star Blake Lively. She accused Baldoni and his team of attempting to damage her reputation, prompting Vital Voices to act against their values. Baldoni’s legal team has denied all accusations.

Justin Baldoni, previously celebrated with the Voices of Solidarity Award in New York, now faces serious backlash following alarming allegations levelled by his "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively. Just two weeks post-ceremony, the recognition given by Vital Voices—a global non-profit aimed at empowering women—has been rescinded amid claims of sexual harassment and an alleged orchestrated campaign to tarnish Lively's public image.

Lively filed a legal complaint alleging that Baldoni and his associates engaged in "abhorrent conduct," which contradicts the core values upheld by Vital Voices. In light of these accusations, the organization officially announced the revocation of the award, which Baldoni had received on December 9, presented by acclaimed comedian Hasan Minhaj.

After receiving the honor, Baldoni expressed a commitment to teaching young boys about vulnerability and empathy. However, the situation swiftly escalated when Lively claimed that during a meeting addressing multiple incidents of sexual harassment and troubling behavior from Baldoni and a producer, they retaliated against her. Her allegations include a detailed list of 30 demands, which sought to modify the film's content and halt Baldoni’s purported "pornography addiction" references.

Among those demands, Lively requested limitations on descriptions of genitalia and intimate scenes without prior approval. She further claimed Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios devised a "multi-tiered plan" to damage her reputation, allegedly employing a crisis manager to lead a "well-financed retaliation plan" against her.

In defense, Baldoni’s lawyer has labeled Lively's claims as “categorically false,” asserting that she initiated numerous threats regarding her participation in the film unless her extensive demands were met. He emphasized that these allegations are crafted to create sensational narratives detrimental to Baldoni’s reputation.

As the legal battle unfolds and public scrutiny intensifies, both Baldoni and Lively find themselves at the center of a growing controversy that underscores the complexities of workplace dynamics in the entertainment industry.