Hollywood actor-director Justin Baldoni finds himself at the center of a major controversy. Actress Blake Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, leading to significant challenges for him both professionally and personally. The situation intensified as his publicist, Jennifer Abel, resigned from the PR firm Jonesworks, citing a toxic work environment. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the unfolding controversy:
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Justin Baldoni, known for his work on various Hollywood projects, is currently facing allegations of sexual misconduct from his It Ends with Us co-star, Blake Lively. Since these accusations surfaced, Baldoni has been dropped by his talent agency, marking the beginning of his troubles.
Adding to the chaos, Baldoni’s publicist, Jennifer Abel, resigned from the PR firm Jonesworks. Blake Lively decision to leave during such a critical time raises questions about the reasons behind her departure.
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According to The Wrap, Jennifer Abel stepped down citing a toxic work environment. However, before her resignation, Jonesworks accused her of stealing documents and client information. Following Blake Lively departure, Baldoni and his team have been hit with a lawsuit alleging breach of contract and defamation, further complicating the legal situation.
Jennifer Abel reportedly left Jonesworks on July 10 and launched her own firm, RWA Communications. While her official resignation date was set for August 23, Jonesworks terminated her on August 21, alleging that she had stolen around 70 documents and contacted their clients without permission.
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The PR firm claims that Abel tried to poach clients and misappropriated sensitive information. In her defense, Abel’s team has denied all accusations, asserting that no documents were stolen and that clients were not coerced into switching firms.