Co-star defends Justin Baldoni as Blake Lively slams chaotic nude scene in legal bombshell.

A firestorm has erupted on the set of It Ends With Us, as Blake Lively’s legal team blasts the production for alleged misconduct—claiming the actress was forced into a disturbing compromise during a nude scene. The accusation centres around a sequence shot in a labour room, which her lawyers now describe as “chaotic, crowded, and utterly lacking in standard industry protections for filming nude scenes.”

Lively, known for her poise and professionalism, reportedly felt pressured into partial nudity. Her attorneys allege that she was “forced into a compromise that she would be naked from below the chest down,” a condition they argue did not align with accepted industry standards and posed significant concerns around safety and consent.

But just as the allegations began swirling, a voice from inside the same set has emerged to defend Justin Baldoni, who not only stars in but also directs the film.

Adam Mondschein, a co-star in the upcoming adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, has stepped into the spotlight, challenging Lively’s portrayal of events. In comments made to Page Six, Mondschein said, “My experience working with her is very different than the one she described in her lawsuit. Indeed, I was surprised to read her description of the scene.”

His remarks add a sharp twist to the escalating tensions. While Lively’s team frames the situation as one of coercion and chaos, Mondschein’s defence of Baldoni suggests a starkly different reality—one where professionalism may have prevailed, at least in the eyes of others involved.

The production, now under intense scrutiny, has yet to issue an official response to either Lively’s claims or Mondschein’s counterpoint. The film, already a high-profile adaptation, is becoming more notable for the scandal surrounding its making than the story it aims to tell.

The contested scene reportedly involved a realistic depiction of childbirth, which inherently demands a level of vulnerability from any actor. But according to Lively’s legal filing, the environment on set did not meet the standards expected for such sensitive material. Her lawyers were blunt in their criticism, painting a picture of a set so poorly managed that it failed to protect one of Hollywood’s most prominent stars.

These revelations have split public opinion. Some side with Lively, citing the long-standing need for reform and better safeguarding practices during intimate or vulnerable scenes. Others, particularly supporters of Baldoni, point to Mondschein’s defence as evidence that the situation may not be as cut and dried as it first appeared.

With neither party backing down, It Ends With Us now stands at the centre of a legal and moral storm that could reverberate far beyond a single production. The truth, as always, lies somewhere in between—but the fallout is already threatening to overshadow the film’s release.

As the industry watches closely, one thing is certain: the conversation around actor safety, consent, and on-set standards has reignited, fuelled by star power, legal drama, and a co-star’s unexpected intervention.