The latest instalment in Warner Bros. Discovery’s popular ‘Vs’ franchise, Lively vs Baldoni: The Hollywood Feud, launches on TLC Africa on Sunday, 14 December, using duelling narratives to expose how celebrity status, gender politics and media spin collide in Hollywood.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Produced by Optomen, the 1×60 special delves into one of the biggest feuds Hollywood has been embroiled in over the last few years, taking a deep dive into the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, following the release of the blockbuster movie, It Ends With Us.
Featuring new interviews from friends and former colleagues of both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Lively vs Baldoni: The Hollywood Feud, shines light on what happened during the filming process of It Ends with Us and how alleged personal grievances, contractual disputes, and creative differences escalated into a legal war that captivated audiences worldwide.
The first half of the episode explores Justin Baldoni’s case in depth: a filmmaker defending his reputation against accusations of sexual harassment, and how he claims that forces tried to take over the movie. The second half takes viewers through Blake Lively’s side: a high-profile actress, fighting what she claims is a high-stakes online smear campaign, while also taking the stand for women in the industry.
Those interviewed in the special include Markos Bitsakakis, the TikTok creator who captivated audiences with his meticulous investigations into the saga, drawing the attention of both Lively and Baldoni’s camps. Also, entertainment reporter, Kjersti Flaa, whose now-infamous interview with Blake Lively went viral after the saga began. Also included are friends and former colleagues of both, including a young actress who says Blake previously stood up for her on the set of a movie, and a journalist, Taylor Lorenz, who has investigated the case.
Lively vs Baldoni: The Hollywood Feud offers a balanced perspective on the courtroom battle and the potentially career-altering consequences of a very public falling-out.
Tune in to catch all the excitement! Lively vs Baldoni: The Hollywood Feud premieres on Sunday, 14 December at 21:00 on TLC Africa, DStv channel 135.
