Ryan Reynolds took action against Justin Baldoni months before Blake Lively reported him for sexual harassment

Blake Lively has filed a formal complaint accusing her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, of sexual harassment.

The allegations, which surfaced months after the film's release, detail disturbing behavior on Baldoni's part that reportedly led Lively to convene an "all-hands" meeting during filming.

According to the complaint obtained by Page Six, Lively, 37, requested that Baldoni, 40, stop showing her explicit images and videos, discussing his past "porn addiction," and making comments about the cast and crew's genitalia.

She also accused him of mentioning her weight and late father, and of attempting to add sex scenes not pre-approved in the script.

Lively's legal action seeks to highlight and combat what she described as "sinister retaliatory tactics" in Hollywood.

"I hope that my legal action helps pull back the curtain on these sinister retaliatory tactics to harm people who speak up about misconduct and helps protect others who may be targeted," she told The New York Times.

Social media and on-set friction

Months before the allegations were formally raised, Baldoni reportedly noticed tensions brewing. Text messages obtained by Page Six reveal that Baldoni expressed concern after being blocked by Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, on Instagram. The messages show Baldoni asking his publicist to prepare a plan in case Lively took similar action.

While Lively has not blocked Baldoni, she does not follow him back on Instagram. Reynolds and Baldoni also do not follow each other on the platform, fueling speculation about the strained relationships behind the scenes.

Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, have denied the allegations. In a statement, attorney Bryan Freedman called the claims "categorically false" and "intentionally salacious." Freedman further alleged that Lively made "multiple demands" during filming and threatened to withdraw from the set and promotional activities if her concerns were not met.

Insiders have claimed that Lively was not the only one uncomfortable working with Baldoni. "None of the cast enjoyed working with Justin," one source told Page Six, citing the lack of interaction between Lively and Baldoni at the New York City premiere of the film.

As the industry continues to grapple with issues of on-set conduct, the fallout from these allegations underscores the need for accountability and change in professional environments.