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Justin Baldoni Publicist Acknowledges ‘Sophomoric’ Texts, Denies Smear Campaign Allegations
ComingSoon.netStory by Anthony Nash
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Baldoni's team acknowledges 'sophomoric' texts mocking Blake Lively's backlash, denies coordinated smear campaign despite incriminating messages
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- Baldoni's publicist Jennifer Abel admits they joked about Lively being 'bashed on the internet' during the It Ends With Us press run, calling it a 'human' mistake in the moment
- Lively's complaint alleges Baldoni sexually harassed her, including showing nude videos/images and discussing his porn addiction, and that his team plotted to 'bury' her reputation on social media
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Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, Jennifer Abel, Melissa Nathan, Wayfarer Studios, It Ends With Us