This transcript was generated with speech recognition software. Despite thorough review by human transcribers, it may still contain inaccuracies. We recommend consulting the episode audio prior to quoting from this transcript. If you have any questions, please contact transcripts@nytimes.com.
From “The New York Times,” I’m Natalie Kitroeff, and this is “The Daily.”
[THEME MUSIC]
- Archived Recording 1
-
We have been closely following a legal dispute involving former co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Recently, this legal tussle has revealed much about the complexities surrounding their latest film’s production.
- Archived Recording 2
-
Blake Lively has filed a federal lawsuit against her “It Ends With Us” co-star, Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment.
This conflict has exposed what Lively describes as a smear campaign, raising questions about the protective measures celebrities can utilize to safeguard their reputations.
Today, my colleague Megan Twohey delves into the legal complaint that ignited this controversy.
It’s messy; let’s get into it.
[THEME MUSIC]
This revision maintains complexity suitable for upper-intermediate readers while ensuring clarity and conciseness within the specified word limit.
Vocabulary List:
- Dispute /dɪˈspjuːt/ (noun): A disagreement or argument.
- Accusing /əˈkjuː.zɪŋ/ (verb): Claiming that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
- Harassment /həˈræs.mənt/ (noun): Aggressive pressure or intimidation.
- Complexities /kəmˈplɛks.ɪ.tiz/ (noun): The state or quality of being intricate or complicated.
- Controversy /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/ (noun): Disagreement typically when prolonged public and heated.
- Protective /prəˈtɛk.tɪv/ (adjective): Intended to protect someone or something.
How much do you know?
