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Justin Baldoni’s Wedding Vows Go Viral After Blake Lively’s Harassment Lawsuit
Justin Baldoni’s Wedding Vows Go Viral After Blake Lively’s Harassment Lawsuit
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Justin Baldoni’s Wedding Vows Go Viral After Blake Lively’s Harassment Lawsuit

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Justin Baldoni’s tender moment of apologizing to his wife while giving their wedding vows has been making its rounds across the Internet after Blake Lively’s claim that he sexually harassed her on set.

Rumors of a hidden conflict have been up in the air for a while following the release date of It Ends With Us, especially after fans noted the difference in how the two stars described the movie.

Now that those speculations have been confirmed, people have been sharing their differing thoughts on the happiest day of Baldoni’s life. 

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    As the two tied the knot in July 2013 in Corona, California, Baldoni decided to start things off with an “apology.”

    “I’m sorry for all my faults, my shortcomings, for my insecurities and ego and for everything that I’ve ever done or said that’s hurt you,” he said. “And everything I’ve ever brought to this relationship that hasn’t been pure.”

    The director then added, “But with that apology also comes a promise. Emily, for the rest of my life, I will cherish you, I will appreciate you, I will laugh with you, I will take care of you, I will honor you and I will respect you.”

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    His wife Emily’s response was just as genuine. 

    “I will stand firm by your side, deeply appreciative to have a man who inspires me and the people around him to live more fully.”

    Baldoni apologized for this “faults” and “shortcomings” to his wife before promising to do better

    Image credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment

    Comments appeared somewhat divided at the allegations — and whether or not Baldoni’s vows played into it, in some way.

    “This dude is going down,” one person predicted. 

    “Yeah that’s gonna hurt him… sorry I loved his vows… they were honest,” another defended.

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    But one netizen was skeptical of the entire situation, writing, “This reads like a setup.”

    Others questioned how genuine Lively’s allegations were.

    “Blake’s PR trying to fling anything at the wall to see what sticks,” someone penned.

    “Just watch all of Blake’s interviews, [it’s] on YouTube, and social media. Also watch her interviewer’s response then you’ll all know who’s capable of lying and manipulation,” read a comment.

    For a handful, it seemed as though both Baldoni and Lively’s PR team was “smear campaigning both sides at this point.” 

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    Fans have noticed the tension between Lively and Baldoni as they were promoting their film It Ends With Us

    Image credits: blakelively

    As reported by Independent, Lively is suing her movie co-star for sexual harassment, as well as a campaign to “destroy” her reputation.

    In the film, the Gossip Girl stars as Lily Bloom — a character who gets mistreated and abused by her partner, Ryle Kincaid, played by Baldoni.

    Viewers have found it suspicious that the two main stars of the movie always managed to avoid one another as they promoted the film, additionally calling out Lively for her “tone-deaf” answers when asked about the abuse Lily Boom goes through.

    Image credits: Sony Pictures Entertainment

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    Things looked especially bad after Baldoni continuously praised his co-worker.

    He described Lively as “strong, funny and intelligent — all the things you want from a female heroine.”

    The 40-year-old later tagged on, “There wasn’t a part of this production that she didn’t touch and have an influence on. And everything she put her hands on and her mind to, she made it better.” 

    It Ends With Us is a story of abusive relationships

    But the outlet reports that the lawsuit alleges that this backlash was all a part of a plan meticulously constructed by Baldoni’s PR team. 

    Since the lawsuit, Baldoni has had the Voices of Solidarity Award from Vital Voices — an award given on December 9 that recognizes “remarkable” men who show support and compassion towards women — rescinded from his name.

    Image credits: justinbaldoni

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    “The communications among Mr. Baldoni and his publicists included in the lawsuit — and the PR effort they indicate — are, alone, contrary to the values of Vital Voices and the spirit of the Award,” the statement read. 

    “Blake just needs attention,” read one of the comments

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    Hi, there! I'm a newswriter at Bored Panda, born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism from Boston University, as well as a philosophy minor. A few of my other hobbies include dancing, reading, cooking, or listening to a true crime podcast. My favourite thing to report on includes groundbreaking news in the field of science — particularly marine biology! I definitely didn't do well very well studying it in school, but being a journalist lets me live out those dreams in a different and exciting way!

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    PFD
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do I think? F**k that guy, f**k that agency and f**k their whole reputational assassin business model. F**k them into the f*****g sun.

    Data1001
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    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that court filing today, and it's shocking how underhanded his PR firm was in the smear campaign against her, as well as the pedestal they tried to put him up on. And even sadder, it actually worked.

    Shaakira Davis
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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone just needs to mind their own business. Thats one of the biggest problems right now today. Yall go through worse with people that has barely anything to offer besides their words then yall hop on the internet to bash someone anyone to release how you feel about yourself and your situations. Then if it was the females on here talking to him trust and believe me they will not leave him and will accept every apology given so yall stfu and go find you something safe to do beside dabble in other people life’s and business’s that has nothing to do with yall. Idk people are weird asf to really believe their opinions matter in someone else relationship that they really have no say so.

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    PFD
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do I think? F**k that guy, f**k that agency and f**k their whole reputational assassin business model. F**k them into the f*****g sun.

    Data1001
    Community Member
    11 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read that court filing today, and it's shocking how underhanded his PR firm was in the smear campaign against her, as well as the pedestal they tried to put him up on. And even sadder, it actually worked.

    Shaakira Davis
    Community Member
    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone just needs to mind their own business. Thats one of the biggest problems right now today. Yall go through worse with people that has barely anything to offer besides their words then yall hop on the internet to bash someone anyone to release how you feel about yourself and your situations. Then if it was the females on here talking to him trust and believe me they will not leave him and will accept every apology given so yall stfu and go find you something safe to do beside dabble in other people life’s and business’s that has nothing to do with yall. Idk people are weird asf to really believe their opinions matter in someone else relationship that they really have no say so.

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