A Sony executive involved in the making of “It Ends With Us” had some strong words about Blake Lively. Andrea “Ange” Giannetti reportedly referred to Lively as a “fucking terrorist” following a breakdown in her relationship with director Justin Baldoni during the 2023 filming of the romantic drama. In a deposition revealed by news sources, Giannetti described a lengthy five-hour meeting where Lively insisted on certain terms being met before she would continue working on the project.
At that time, Lively had raised concerns regarding Baldoni’s alleged inappropriate conduct while filming. Giannetti stated that Lively’s extensive list of 17 protections was accepted due to the significant financial investment in the film, emphasizing the necessity to complete the project for its release.
During the deposition, Baldoni’s attorney asked if Lively had threatened to withdraw from the movie unless her conditions were met. Giannetti confirmed this understanding, acknowledging her comments about Lively. Much of the focus in Giannetti’s testimony revolved around the sexual harassment claims made by Lively against Baldoni and producer Jamie Heath. She mentioned that Sony’s management was only aware of three concerning events that occurred during production.
Despite Lively labeling the incidents as sexual harassment, Giannetti and other Sony executives did not see them as serious enough to warrant involving human resources. She expressed her surprise that the complaints didn’t seem strong enough to prompt action, while another colleague questioned how many women needed to feel uncomfortable before intervention was considered.
In her own deposition, Lively discussed another meeting with Baldoni and Heath, where she brought up the alleged incidents on set. Baldoni’s legal team challenged her choice of terms during the discussions, questioning why she didn’t label them as sexual harassment at the time. Lively expressed uncertainty about her wording, but reiterated the troubling nature of her experiences, including an uncomfortable encounter with Heath in her trailer.
Throughout her statements, Lively was clear that despite any mischaracterization, the behavior she described was indicative of sexual harassment. She indicated that her phrasing might have varied in that setting, but the implications were serious.
Baldoni, for his part, filed a lawsuit claiming Lively’s accusations were unfounded and a bid to improve his tarnished reputation following a problematic press tour for the film. Ultimately, his case was dismissed.
