Justin Baldoni’s Pal To Testify, ‘Shocked’ By Blake Vigorous’s Claims

The director has been accused of sexual harassment by the “Gossip Woman” alum, whereas he maintains that the allegations are a distraction from her plot to wrestle artistic management of the movie away from him.

The additional, who simply so occurs to be Baldoni’s buddy, was there for a birthing sequence that seems within the movie.

In accordance with Vigorous’s amended grievance, which was filed in February 2025, the birthing scene was “chaotic, crowded, and completely missing in normal business protections for filming nude scenes….”

Her attorneys claimed that the actress “felt pressured right into a compromise that she could be bare from under the chest down” when Baldoni “insisted to Ms. Vigorous that ladies give start bare.”

In addition they allege that Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath “failed to shut the set,” which allowed “non-essential crew to go by means of whereas Ms. Vigorous was partially nude from under the chest down together with her legs unfold extensive in stirrups and solely a small piece of material masking her genitalia.”

“The Shallows” actress claimed that she “was not supplied with something with which to cowl herself between takes till after she had made a number of requests.”

A number of family and friends members did seem as extras within the film. Baldoni’s spouse Emily makes a cameo look as an ultrasound technician, whereas Vigorous’s sister Robyn seems throughout a funeral scene.

Nevertheless, based on Vigorous’s court docket paperwork, she was “alarmed” that the director employed his “greatest buddy” to play her OB-GYN. In accordance with the submitting, she “felt that the number of Mr. Baldoni’s buddy for this intimate position, wherein the actor’s face and arms have been in shut proximity to her practically nude genitalia for a start scene, was invasive and humiliating.”

A supply near the set instructed Folksjournal that Vigorous was “extraordinarily uncomfortable” upon studying “the actor who was inserting his face between her legs was the boss’s greatest buddy.”

The supply went on to say, “However apparently, Baldoni and firm assume it was completely fantastic to have his greatest buddy play that position, out of all of the actors that might have been chosen.”

Justin Baldoni’s Pal, Adam Mondschein, Spoke toWeb page Sixabout his look within the movie and stated that he plans to testify if requested.

“My expertise working together with her may be very totally different than the one she described in her lawsuit,” he instructed the publication. “Certainly, I used to be stunned to learn her description of the scene.”

He stated that the set was “totally skilled” and claims that Vigorous “by no means complained or expressed discomfort at any level.”

He additionally famous that she was not “partially nude,” as she had claimed, and that her costume “included a full hospital robe, black shorts and torso-covering prosthetic to make her seem pregnant along with no matter private clothes she selected.”

The actor and producer won’t be a well known family identify, however he has appeared in reveals like “Fortress” and “Arrested Improvement.” Like Justin Baldoni, he additionally identifies as a member of the Baha’i religion.

He additionally shot again on the assertion in her submitting that claims that he was merely “the actor who was inserting his face between her legs,” including, “Ms. Vigorous’s insinuations concerning my {qualifications} are offensive, as my bonafides are simply searchable on-line.”

It stays to be seen simply how a lot pop star Taylor Swift had a job in “It Ends With Us” or if she is going to testify. Swift reportedly confirmed as much as Vigorous’s residence whereas they have been discussing a scene, however it’s unclear how a lot enter she had on the script change. Justin Baldoni’s web site has since revealed alleged leaked textual content messages that seemingly present that Swift did have some involvement, regardless of conflicting studies.

The textual content messages from Baldoni say that Vigorous’s adjustments made the scene “a lot extra enjoyable and attention-grabbing,” however added that he “would have felt that manner with out Ryan and Taylor,” hinting on the singer’s involvement.

Vigorous then allegedly responded, “I occur to have a couple of dragons. For higher or worse, however normally for higher. As a result of my dragons additionally defend these I battle for. So actually all of us profit from these beautiful monsters of mine. (Smiley-face emoji) you’ll too, I can promise you.” It’s closely implied that Swift and her husband, Ryan Reynoldsare her “dragons.”

There has additionally been studies that Vigorous would “change her thoughts” about securing Swift’s music for the trailer if her edit was not used, in addition to a resurfaced clip from Entry Hollywood that options Baldoni claiming that each Swift and Vigorous witnessed the audition tape for Isabela Ferrer, who went on to play a youthful model of Vigorous’s character within the film.

In August 2024, Vigorous additionally mentioned Swift’s involvement throughout an interview on CBS Mornings. “I feel that, for higher or worse, she skilled the entire thing with me,” she stated on the time, including that Swift was at her aspect “all through this entire course of.”