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Justin Baldoni’s career woes continue amid his legal battle with Blake Lively after Liz Plank revealed she will “no longer co-host” his Man enough podcast.
“Thank you for trusting me with your hearts and stories, for holding my space, and for making this show what it was,” Canadian author and journalist Plank wrote in an Instagram post. “Thank you for being here, for trusting me, and for being by my side for the last four years. We all deserve something better and I know that together we can create it.”
Why it matters
Baldoni, 40, is being sued by Hollywood A-lister Lively, alleging sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior and running a smear campaign to destroy her reputation. The actress claimed that it happened while they were shooting the movie, It ends with us which was released in August and was a box office hit. Baldoni denied all the allegations.
Lively filed the lawsuit Friday, accusing Baldoni and Heath of failing to provide an intimacy coordinator on set, changing scenes to add more sex, “unwanted kissing,” showing nude images to cast and crew, discussing Lively’s weight and “hostile work.” . environment,” among other allegations.
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What to know
“I will continue to support anyone who calls out injustice and holds people in the way accountable,” Plank wrote in her Instagram post. “I have so much respect for the crew and producers that you’ve never seen but whose extraordinary work I’ve been able to witness ❤️”
Baldoni and Plank launched the podcast in 2021 with Wayfarer Studios CEO Jamey Heath also co-producing. It ends with us and is named in Lively’s lawsuit.
The podcast is described as exploring “what it means to be a man today and how rigid gender roles have affected all men,” he says on his website.
“The show creates a safe environment for a range of perspectives to meet and stay at the table… Instead of polarizing and demonizing men and masculinity, it invites all people to participate and thrive in the world,” the show’s description reads.
What people are saying
People responded to Plank’s announcement in the comments section of her post.
“You are the epitome of integrity and strength, I love you Liz. 🙏🏽,” one person wrote.
“Liz, you’ve always made me think about how I can improve as a man,” commented creative director Andy Stepanian. “You challenged me and the other men to do better, and for that I am exceptionally grateful. I look forward to seeing what you do next.”
“Thank you for modeling integrity, even at personal cost. Rest, heal. We’ve got you,” poet Sarah Hanson added.
What will happen next?
Plank added that she will have “more to share as I continue to process everything that happened.”
