Justin Baldoni's lawyers responded to Blake Lively's publicist asking to be dismissed from the lawsuit, claiming the PR professional 'conspired' to make Baldoni a scapegoat in a 'desperate effort to salvage Lively’s reputation and to escape her wrath.

Aside from the much-needed distraction, the It Ends With Us legal battle showed a peek behind the door of a very mysterious industry.

The recent controversy involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni underscores the intricate dance of celebrity crisis management, narrative control, and the delicate balance of personal and professional branding in the entertainment industry.