Justin Baldoni’s Ex-Publicist Sues Over Alleged Blake Lively Smear Campaign NYT | Top Stories By: Megan Twohey and Mike McIntire 24 December 2024 at 23:36 An ousted P.R. executive alleges a conspiracy to harm her and steal her clients, in connection with an effort to tarnish Blake Lively. © John Nacion/Variety via Getty ImagesJustin Baldoni, who was accused of harassment and retaliation against the actress Blake Lively, is now being sued by his former publicist.