A 2017 clip has recently resurfaced, reigniting discussions surrounding Blake Lively’s harassment lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni.
The clip, from a Watch What Happens Live appearance alongside comedian Chelsea Handler, sees Armie Hammer seemingly hinting that Lively was a “diva” on the set of Gossip Girl—just as Lively’s own legal battle gains attention.
A Cryptic Exchange About Gossip Girl
During the interview, a fan asked Hammer to name the “biggest diva” on the set of the iconic CW series, where he had a guest role in 2009.
After a brief moment of hesitation, Hammer responded, describing the filming experience as “tough” and revealing that he didn’t actually film all of his scheduled episodes.
His cryptic words seemed to hint at a possible firing, with Hammer adding, “It was also like, ‘Get him out of here.'”
Lively’s Role and the Unspoken Implication
When host Andy Cohen pressed further, asking who his love interest was on the show, Hammer shyly responded with “Blake.”
Handler, never missing a beat, joked, “Sounds like she was the problem.”
Cohen chimed in, agreeing with Handler’s lighthearted jab.
Hammer laughed along, but his awkward smile and uncertain response—”No, no, that’s not what I’m saying”—suggested he wasn’t completely denying the insinuation.
Legal Drama Unfolds with It Ends With Us
These resurfaced comments come at a tense moment in Lively’s life, as she faces accusations of bullying during the filming of It Ends With Us, where she starred alongside Baldoni.
The film, which was released in theaters this past August and is now streaming on Netflix, has become the center of a legal storm.
Lively filed a lawsuit with the California Civil Rights Department, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, including improvising unwanted kissing scenes.
Baldoni Strikes Back
In response, Baldoni’s team has pushed back with aggressive counterclaims.
A day after Lively filed her lawsuit, The New York Times reported that Baldoni had hired a crisis PR team to “bury” Lively and ruin her credibility.
In retaliation, Baldoni filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against the newspaper, claiming the report pushed a false and self-serving narrative.
Allegations of Bullying and Threats
Attorney Bryan Freedman, representing Baldoni, recently issued a statement claiming to have “receipts” that show Lively engaged in “bullying” and “threats to take over the movie.”
Freedman accused Lively of orchestrating a media attack by sending heavily edited documents to The New York Times before even filing her legal complaint.
He hinted at a pattern of Lively using others to communicate her threats and manipulate situations to her advantage.
Lively’s Legal Team Responds
Lively’s legal team has firmly denied these allegations, insisting that her accusations are serious and backed by solid evidence.
In their statement, they emphasized that this was not just a case of “creative differences” or a simple “he said/she said” scenario.
They reiterated that Wayfarer Studios and its associates engaged in unlawful, retaliatory actions against Lively for merely trying to protect herself and others on set.
The Legal Battle Continues
As both sides prepare for litigation, the conflict between Lively and Baldoni appears far from over.
Lively’s lawsuit and Baldoni’s counterclaims suggest that this legal drama will continue to unfold, with plenty of evidence, claims, and counterclaims likely to come to light in the coming months.
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