Baldoni's attorney told NBC News that the director-star plans to sue Lively over her claims about a smear campaign and sexual harassment: "The question really in this case is, does it rise to the level of sexual harassment?

Among several claims, the lawsuit accuses Ryan Reynolds and Blake of allegedly “berating” Justin in an “inappropriate and humiliating” manner at their NYC penthouse while other celebrity guests walked in and out.

Blake Lively’s legal team has responded to 'It Ends with Us' director-costar Justin Baldoni’s move to sue The New York Times over an article about her complaints of sexual harassment against him: 'Nothing in this lawsuit changes anything about the claims,