An Intimacy Coordinator just dropped a bombshell that’s totally changing how we see that behind-the-scenes video with Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. The coordinator’s shocking revelations have people buzzing, especially since there apparently wasn’t anyone properly handling the scene when things got a little too close for comfort.
If you’ve been keeping up with Hollywood’s hottest headlines, you’ll know Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have been locked in a serious legal battle since December 2024. It all started when Blake filed a sexual harassment complaint against Justin, claiming he crossed the line on the set of their movie It Ends With Us.
In response, Justin slapped Blake, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist with a massive defamation lawsuit—like, we’re talking a whopping $400 million. Talk about drama!
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Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively On Set Footage
The real tea spilled when Justin’s legal team released some behind-the-scenes footage from It Ends With Us. In this particular clip, Justin and Blake are working on a slow dance scene.
You see Justin leaning in pretty close and making remarks about Blake’s scent—totally cringe or totally normal? That’s exactly what everyone’s arguing about. Blake’s camp is like, “Hello, this proves our point—she was uncomfortable!” Meanwhile, Justin’s side insists it was all above-board and professional.
Major Red Flags Pointed Out
Then came the bombshell from the film’s Intimacy Coordinator Mia Schachter to The Hollywood Reporter. She’s basically saying the video highlights exactly what can go wrong if there isn’t crystal-clear communication and consent.
According to her, the clip shows a big lapse in standard procedures—you know, the ones that make everyone feel safe and respected.
“The first thing is that he is trying to kiss her, and they clearly haven’t discussed that ahead of time, and she keeps pulling away and clearly doesn’t want to do that,” Mia said.
Even more shocking? She point out that there was no intimacy coordinator actually present when that slow dance went down. That’s apparently a major no-no in the biz, especially for scenes involving physical contact.
“I would say she has a significant amount of power here. But regardless, he is the director and she’s supposed to take direction from him. I was sort of surprised that this is the clip that his team leaked,” she said. “If I heard someone saying the things that I read that he had said [in Lively’s lawsuit], jokes about d-ck size and things like that, I would have to intervene. But that even puts an intimacy coordinator in a really difficult position because he is also the director. Then it’s like, who do you go to?,” Mia Schachter added.
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What Is an Intimacy Coordinator?
So, what does an Intimacy Coordinator actually do? Think of them as the behind-the-scenes superheroes who ensure that any sort of kissing, touching, or romantic scene is choreographed with everyone’s comfort in mind. They’re there to maintain boundaries, get consent, and keep the vibe professional and respectful. It’s a newer role in Hollywood but a super important one—clearly, as this whole saga is showing us.
With all this going down, it’s no wonder fans and industry insiders alike are on the edge of their seats. As the drama unfolds, everyone’s waiting to see how these revelations—and the missing intimacy coordinator—will play out in the courtroom
