Justin Baldoni fights back after actress accuses him of harassment in Blake Lively case

Justin Baldoni rejects harassment claims by actress Isabela Ferrer tied to Blake Lively lawsuit.

Actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni has pushed back against claims that he harassed actress Isabela Ferrer, with his lawyers branding the allegations “inappropriate” and irrelevant to the ongoing legal battle with actress Blake Lively.

In court filings this week, Baldoni’s attorneys rejected Ferrer’s account, arguing that her opposition “is primarily an inappropriate attack upon Mr Baldoni and his counsel relating to matters not before the Court and irrelevant” to the narrow question of whether she should comply with a subpoena.

The dispute stems from Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni, in which she accuses the It Ends With Us co-star of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment on set. As part of his legal defence, Baldoni requested Ferrer’s communications relating to the case. His team insisted the subpoenas were legitimate and not designed to intimidate or pressure the actress.

Isabela Ferrer, who also appeared in It Ends With Us, responded with a sharp rebuke. In filings, she claimed Baldoni had “engaged in bad faith tactics” and alleged that his motion was filed “for improper purposes and with the aim of harassing” her. She further requested that the court deny his motion and impose sanctions.

Her lawyers went further still, alleging that Baldoni had tried “to manipulate, threaten, control and otherwise act inappropriately” toward Ferrer since she resisted his demands. They argued that Baldoni’s company, Wayfarer, failed to honour contractual obligations to cover her legal fees, and instead tied support to conditions that would give them control of her responses to Lively’s subpoenas.

Baldoni’s lawyers countered that their requests only sought documents Ferrer had either neglected to provide or were not covered by Lively’s subpoena. They also pointed out that Ferrer’s attorney had already accepted subpoenas issued by Lively, suggesting Baldoni was not the one to initiate proceedings against her. According to Baldoni’s team, both sides had effectively opened the door to Ferrer’s involvement, and therefore “neither Lively nor Baldoni should be permitted to use any communication to, from or concerning Ms Ferrer, or any testimony from her, in any manner in this action” unless the issue is resolved.

The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni has drawn attention not only for its high-profile stars but also for its increasingly contentious developments. Lively has accused Baldoni of orchestrating a smear campaign while pressing her harassment claims. Baldoni has denied the allegations, insisting that the accusations are unfounded and legally flawed.

Ferrer, caught in the middle, has found herself fighting to protect her own reputation and resources. She maintains that she approached Baldoni’s production company in good faith for help with mounting legal costs, only to be met with what she viewed as coercive conditions.

With the trial set for March 2026, both sides are preparing for what is expected to be a lengthy and highly publicised courtroom showdown. The dispute over Ferrer’s testimony and documents adds another layer of tension to an already volatile case.

For now, Baldoni’s camp continues to dismiss Ferrer’s harassment allegations as irrelevant distractions. But her accusations of manipulation and threats could complicate the actor’s defence as the proceedings edge closer. As the case unfolds, the spotlight remains firmly fixed on Hollywood’s collision of celebrity, workplace conduct, and the courts — with reputations on the line and a verdict still many months away.