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Blake Lively Allegedly Doesn’t Want Justin Baldoni’s Lawyer to Take Her Deposition
- Kevin Fritz, a lawyer for Justin Baldoni, clamed in a letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman that the actress is objecting to Baldoni’s lead attorney Bryan Freedman taking her deposition in court
- The letter comes days before a pre-trial conference in the It Ends with Us costars’ legal battle involving claims of sexual harassment, defamation and more
- PEOPLE is out to Lively’s legal team for comment on the deposition claims
Blake Lively has allegedly requested for Justin Baldoni‘s lead attorney, Bryan Freedman, not to take her deposition in court.
In a letter to Judge Lewis J. Liman filed Thursday, Jan. 30, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, another lawyer for Baldoni, Kevin Fritz, claimed that Lively and Ryan Reynolds‘ legal team “stated their objection to the Wayfarer Parties’ lead counsel conducting the deposition of Blake Lively.”
“Specifically, the Lively Parties’ counsel indicated that they object to Bryan J. Freedman, personally, taking Ms. Lively’s deposition, based upon unspecified statements made by Mr. Freedman,” Fritz wrote. In addition, he claimed that “counsel for the Lively Parties declined” to “elaborate on the grounds for their objection,” when asked to do so by Baldoni’s team.
PEOPLE is out to Lively’s legal team for comment.
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Blake Lively in London on Aug. 8, 2024; Justin Baldoni in New York City on Aug. 6, 2024.
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Fritz’s letter additionally stated, “We are unaware of any situation that would warrant the deposed party to have a choice in which attorney takes her deposition.”
“Parties to litigation simply do not have the right to dictate which of their opponents’ attorneys may or may not take their deposition or perform any other aspect of the opposing party’s case,” he added.
Lively, 37, sued Wayfarer Studios and Baldoni, plus It Ends with Us‘ lead producer Jamey Heath, Baldoni’s publicist Jennifer Abel, crisis publicist Melissa Nathan and more in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign launched in retaliation for speaking out about alleged misconduct. Baldoni, 41, has denied the sexual-harassment allegations.
In turn, Baldoni countersued Lively, her husband Reynolds, 48, and their publicist Leslie Sloane, as well as Sloane’s PR firm Vision PR, Inc., on accusations of defamation and extortion.
Both cases in Lively v. Wayfarer Studios et al. are scheduled for trial on March 9, 2026, Judge Liman outlined in an order filed Monday, Jan. 27.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in New York City on May 2, 2022; Justin Baldoni in Los Angeles on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Fritz also stated in his Thursday letter that Baldoni’s team “look forward to further discussing” the deposition “matter” at the upcoming pre-trial conference on Monday, Feb. 3, which has been scheduled to hash out Lively’s prospective request for a gag order.
After Freedman leaked a 10-minute video from the It Ends With Us set earlier this month and announced plans for a website to disclose more, lawyers for Lively motioned for a conference before Judge Liman to address “the appropriate conduct of counsel.”
They wrote in the letter that “federal litigation must be conducted in court and according to the relevant rules of professional conduct” and claimed Freedman’s interviews and statements risked “tainting the jury pool.”
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in It Ends with Us (2024).
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Reynolds and Lively’s legal team also filed a notice on Thursday in accordance with Judge Liman’s order, which outlined the next steps for their federal case.
In their letter submitted to Judge Liman Thursday, Michael J. Gottlieb, an attorney for Lively, Reynolds and Wayfarer Studios LLC, wrote, “The Lively-Reynolds Parties intend to move to dismiss Plaintiffs’ complaint.”
An official motion to request a case dismissal has not yet been filed by Lively and Reynolds, but is presumably forthcoming.
In a recent legal battle, actress Blake Lively is reportedly fighting against having her deposition taken by Justin Baldoni’s lawyer. The Gossip Girl star is embroiled in a lawsuit with Baldoni, a fellow actor and director, and is allegedly attempting to avoid being questioned by his legal counsel.Speculation is rife as to why Lively is resisting the deposition, with some suggesting that she may have concerns about the impartiality of Baldoni’s lawyer. Others believe that Lively may be trying to protect sensitive information or avoid potential legal pitfalls.
Regardless of the reasons behind Lively’s reluctance, the case continues to unfold with both parties gearing up for a legal showdown. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Will Move to Dismiss Justin Baldoni’s Lawsuit
Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds told a federal judge Thursday that they will seek to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit.
Attorneys for the two sides are due in court Monday for the first hearing on the megafeud between the two “It Ends With Us” co-stars.
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Lively has accused Baldoni, who was also the film’s director, of sexually harassing her on set, and then retaliating with a smear campaign when she dared to speak up about it.
Baldoni and his publicists have countered that Lively defamed them by taking text messages out of context and mischaracterizing their interactions. Baldoni also alleges that Lively and Reynolds pressured WME to drop him as a client, which WME denies.
The couple’s attorneys filed the notice Thursday in compliance with Judge Lewis Liman’s order, which set out how the federal case will move forward. The judge asked for a letter that would “indicate in one sentence the Defendant’s intent to make a motion to dismiss.”
Liman will set a deadline later to actually file the motion.
“The Lively-Reynolds Parties intend to move to dismiss Plaintiffs’ complaint,” said Michael J. Gottlieb, following the judge’s instruction to keep it short and sweet.
Publicist Leslie Sloane, who was also named as a defendant in Baldoni’s suit, filed a similar notice on Wednesday.
The judge has said he expects to schedule a trial for March 2026, and asked the parties to file a plan that would allow for a trial by that date.
In a rare moment of agreement, attorneys on both sides have also indicated they have no objection to consolidating the two federal cases into one proceeding.
At the hearing on Monday, the two sides are expected to argue about the extrajudicial conduct of Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman. Lively’s lawyers have argued that Freedman is making prejudicial comments in the press, which they say taints the jury pool. Freedman has countered that he has every right to defend his client publicly from Lively’s media blitz.
On Thursday evening, Baldoni’s side said they want to take Lively’s deposition as soon as possible. But they told the judge that Lively’s lawyers have indicated that she will refuse to let Freedman do the deposition, due to “unspecified statements made by Mr. Freedman.”
“We are unaware of any situation that would warrant the deposed party to have a choice in which attorney takes her deposition,” wrote Kevin Fritz, another Baldoni attorney. “Parties to litigation simply do not have the right to dictate which of their opponents’ attorneys may or may not take their deposition or perform any other aspect of the opposing party’s case.”
Fritz wants this issue to be addressed at the hearing on Monday.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are taking legal action against their close friend Justin Baldoni. The couple has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against them by the actor and director, citing lack of merit and baseless claims.Baldoni, best known for his role in the hit TV show “Jane the Virgin,” alleges that Lively and Reynolds breached a business agreement they had with him regarding a joint venture. However, the power couple maintains that they never entered into any formal agreement with Baldoni and that his claims are unfounded.
In a statement released by their legal team, Lively and Reynolds expressed their disappointment in Baldoni’s decision to pursue legal action and stated that they have always valued their friendship with him. They are confident that the court will see through the frivolous nature of the lawsuit and rule in their favor.
The case is set to be heard in a Los Angeles court next month, where Lively and Reynolds will present their arguments for why the lawsuit should be dismissed. Fans of the couple are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the case and continue to show their support for Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
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REVEALED: Justin Baldoni’s voice note to Blake Lively addressing It Ends With Us rooftop scene feud
It’s one of the most eye-opening revelations to emerge in the messy It Ends With Us saga so far: Blake Lively appearing to threaten co-star Justin Baldoni by comparing herself to Game of Thrones character Khaleesi and referring to husband Ryan Reynolds and bestie Taylor Swift as her ‘dragons’.
Now DailyMail.com has obtained exclusive audio which sheds further light on the feud which arose when Lively, 37, made changes to the rooftop scene in the romantic drama film – not all of which were met with unqualified praise.
Text messages from April 2023 included in the $400million lawsuit filed against the actress show a dejected Lively expressing her disappointment at Baldoni’s lukewarm response to her version of the scene which had been praised by her husband and her superstar best friend.
The spat saw her go silent for several days until Baldoni ‘felt obliged’ to send her a text message saying he liked her pages and noting that he ‘would have felt that without Ryan and Taylor’, according to the complaint.
Lively would then respond with a lengthy text that said: ‘They [Reynolds and Swift] also know I’m not always good at making sure I’m seen and utilized for fear of threatening egos, or fear of affecting the ease of the process.
‘They don’t give a s*** about that. And because of that, everyone listens to them with immense respect and enthusiasm. So I guess I have to stop worrying about people liking me.’
DailyMail.com obtained exclusive audio which sheds further light on the feud which arose when Blake Lively, 37, made changes to the film’s famous rooftop scene
In text messages included in his filing, Lively admitted that Baldoni’s response to her version of the scene ‘didn’t feel great for me’ after he seemed hesitant about many of the changes, but thanked her for her ‘passion’
Baldoni replied with a voicemail, published today for the first time, in which the clearly rattled actor could be heard offering Lively a groveling apology and noting ‘I fell short’ over his response to her changes.
In the full audio message, which is just over six and a half minutes long, he goes on to say that he is pleased she feels comfortable enough to tell him that and describes himself as ‘a very flawed man, as my wife will say.’
Baldoni then addresses Lively’s dragon threat directly, saying: ‘Damn right, you got great friends. If that’s how you felt and they knew that. F***.
‘We should all have friends like that, aside from the fact they’re two of the most creative people on the planet… The three of you guys together is unbelievable. Talk about energy. Force. All three of you.’
But, he reiterates, he did not need their names to be raised over the changes to the scene and instead goes on to praise the glamorous blonde – highlighting her work ethic and creative vision.
He said: ‘I just wanted you to know, I didn’t need that. It’s really good and it’s going to make the movie sing like you said and I’m excited to go through the whole movie with you.
A text message exchange from April 15, 2023 shows Baldoni praising Lively’s version of the rooftop scene and Lively complimenting his work as a director and actor in return
Lively also sent a lengthy text referring to her husband and her bestie Taylor Swift who she says ‘know I’m not always good at making sure I’m seen and utilized for fear of threatening egos, or fear of affecting the ease of the process’
In a subsequent text that has gone viral on social media, Lively compares herself to the formidable ruler in Game of Thrones Khaleesi and claims to have a ‘few dragons’ who are widely speculated to be husband Ryan Reynolds and bestie Taylor Swift
‘You and I have been trying to build a relationship which I think we’ve done successfully. Here we are talking together at 2am in the morning.
‘But largely via text and voicemail and I will admit, that’s not my biggest strength. I love being with people and being in somebody’s space and being face-to-face and I think that’s where I excel.
‘But I’ve definitely fallen short at times in our texts and voicemail exchanges because there’s so much to communicate and so much happening.
‘All I have to say is I’m really looking forward to spending time together and I believe that’s going to go a long way for our chemistry, which I believe is there. It’s been there from the start so I was so damn excited when you agreed to do this film. I believe it comes from us both being so hard working and having a vision.
‘I’m excited to have a creative partner in that with you.’
The new audio comes as the drama over It Ends With Us rumbles on, with Lively and Reynolds facing imminent subpoenas from Baldoni’s legal team.
Baldoni’s complaint alleges Lively had used Reynolds and Taylor Swift to pressure him to comply with her version of the script
The lawsuit refers to Swift as a ‘famously close friend’ and a ‘megacelebrity’ friend
According to his complaint, Lively’s reference to her ‘dragons’ was a ‘clear message’ that he was also up against to ‘two of the most influential and wealthy celebrities in the world’
At the same time, lawyers working for the A-list couple have made a fresh bid to gag Baldoni’s side – writing to New York judge Lewis J. Liman in a bid to shut down a website they plan to launch which will contain copies of every text and email exchanged by the warring parties.
The letter, seen by DailyMail.com, also accuses Baldoni’s team of launching ‘character attacks’ on Lively and of making ‘false and defamatory’ statements.
It goes on to ask Judge Liman to prevent the launch of the website on the basis it could influence a jury pool and requests a conference with both sides present to discuss it.
The battle between Lively and Baldoni began with rumors of rancor behind the scenes of It Ends With Us when it was released last August.
The film at the heart of the feud, based on the 2016 bestseller by Colleen Hoover, was released in August and was a box office hit. It follows Lily Bloom, a florist played by Lively, who falls in love with a charming but abusive neurosurgeon played by Baldoni, who was also the film’s director
Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are seen on the set of ‘It Ends with Us’ on January 12, 2024 in Jersey City, New Jersey
At the same time, the New York Times released a story based on Lively’s legal filing that accused him of orchestrating a negative publicity campaign against her and put the smell claim front and center.
In turn, Baldoni sued the Times for defamation and, two weeks go, launched a lawsuit against Lively and Reynolds that accused her of using her celebrity power to hijack his film and attempt to torpedo his career.
Since then, torrents of new information have come to light – including raw footage of a scene that Lively claimed had seen Baldoni subject her to sexual harassment by dragging his lips up her neck and telling her ‘it smells so good’.
Lively had insisted the clip had no audio and the microphones were switched off – and therefore, nobody heard the alleged harassment.
But DailyMail.com’s raw footage proved that Baldoni’s microphone was switched on and that the alleged abuse was in fact a discussion about the smell of Lively’s fake tan – throwing her claims into doubt.
The warring co-stars are also heard discussing their other halves, with Lively saying she and Reynolds talk ‘all the time’ while Baldoni says he and wife Emily stare at each other ‘for 10, literally like we’ve done it for five minutes’.
DailyMail.com previously published raw footage showing the slow dance montage scene during which Lively claimed Baldoni had sexually harassed her by nuzzling her neck and declaring: ‘It smells so good’
The tapes show how friendly the two stars were before it all went so wrong. The two are heard and seen laughing and joking around
Lively then bursts into laughter as he tells her ‘I think you would find it terrifying’. When Lively continues to tell him about how she can’t stop talking to Reynolds, Baldoni compliments: ‘Oh, I think that’s cute. You guys are really cute.’
Awkwardly, she replies ‘I think it’s more than cute’ which he hastily agrees with, adding ‘I think you guys are amazing.’
The incident formed a key plank of the sex harassment lawsuit Lively filed against Baldoni before Christmas, along with claims he deliberately set out to smear her and ruin her reputation.
Baldoni’s counter-suit says Lively attempted to hijack his film, failed to read the novel on which the movie is based until long after filming had begun and orchestrated a negative publicity campaign of her own with the connivance of her own publicist Leslie Sloane and the New York Times.
The actress and her team are also accused of doctoring text conversations between Baldoni’s publicists to make them look damning and as if they’re plotting a smear campaign against her – which led to both being subjected to social media abuse when the edited texts were published.
Baldoni’s cross-complaint also revealed that he and his family had been forced to spend the premiere of It Ends With Us sitting in a basement because Lively refused to allow him to be in the same room as her.
Recently, a voice note from Justin Baldoni to Blake Lively addressing the rooftop scene feud in the film “It Ends With Us” has been revealed. In the voice note, Baldoni expresses his thoughts and feelings about the controversy surrounding the scene and clarifies his intentions behind it.In the voice note, Baldoni explains that the rooftop scene was meant to create a powerful and emotional moment in the film, highlighting the complex and difficult issues surrounding domestic abuse. He emphasizes that the scene was not meant to offend or upset anyone, but rather to shine a light on an important and often overlooked issue.
Baldoni goes on to express his admiration and respect for Lively as a talented actress and collaborator, and apologizes if there was any misunderstanding or hurt caused by the scene. He reassures Lively that his intentions were always pure and that he deeply values their working relationship.
Overall, the voice note reveals the heartfelt and genuine intentions behind the controversial rooftop scene in “It Ends With Us,” and highlights the importance of open communication and understanding in creative collaborations.
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Taylor Swift takes a step back from Blake Lively friendship Taylor Swift might just take a break from her friendship with Blake Lively.
Reportedly, this decision comes amid the Gossip Girl alum’s lawsuit and legal battle against It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni.
The Lover crooner, according to a countersuit filed by the Jane The Virgin star, was present at one of the meetings that he had with Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, with the pop star’s attendance assumed as an “intimidation tactic.”
With that, the Eras Tour headliner was involved into the fierce legal battle, which is ongoing between the 41-year-old director and the 37-year-old actress.
The 400-million-dollar lawsuit by Baldoni, mentioned that Swift has showed up to the meeting to make him feel like he “needed to comply with Blake’s direction for the script.”
Further on, Lively also appeared to threaten the Five Feet Apart star, in a series of texts, where she referred to herself as the character Khaleesi from the famous Game of Thrones and referred to her husband and best friend as her “dragons.”
Over this, an insider reported to Daily Mail, “For the time being she is taking a step back from Blake because she doesn’t want to get tangled in this more than she already has – which is far more than she ever needed to be.”
“Her friends also think that Blake’s “I’m Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have dragons” text to Justin was uncool and unnecessary because she was essentially used as an intimidation tactic. She was referred to as some kind of pet or possession,” they added.
The source continued, “Taylor shouldn’t even be involved in this at all. She was only going over to visit Blake and Ryan with the understanding that the meeting would be over.”
While a second source stated, “Taylor has politely backed away from it all. She is conscious of her own image and hates that she was even mentioned.”
Recently, there have been reports that Taylor Swift has decided to take a step back from her friendship with Blake Lively. The two stars have been close friends for years, often seen attending events together and sharing sweet moments on social media.However, sources close to Swift have revealed that the singer is focusing on her own well-being and personal growth, which has led her to reevaluate some of her friendships. While Swift and Lively have not publicly commented on the situation, it seems that their busy schedules and different priorities have caused a rift in their friendship.
Fans of the two stars are saddened to hear about the potential distance between Swift and Lively, but ultimately understand that friendships can ebb and flow over time. Hopefully, this is just a temporary break and the two will be able to reconnect in the future.
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#Taylor #Swift #takes #step #Blake #Lively #friendshipTaylor Swift taking a ‘step back’ from Blake Lively as dramatic legal battle with Justin Baldoni threatens their decade-long friendship
Taylor Swift is taking a step back from her friendship with Blake Lively after feeling like she was used as an ‘intimidation tactic’ by the actress in a lawsuit she never wanted to be embroiled in.
The singer, 35, was dragged into the explosive legal feud between Lively, 37, and Justin Baldoni, 41, when he claimed his costar used Swift to intimidate him at a meeting with her husband Ryan Reynolds about edits she had made to a rooftop scene in their film, It Ends with Us.
In his $400 million lawsuit, filed earlier this month, Baldoni said Swift showed up and made him feel like he ‘needed to comply with Blake’s direction for the script’.
Lively later appeared to threaten Baldoni by comparing herself to Game of Thrones character Khaleesi in a series of text messages in which she referred to Reynolds, 48, and her best friend as her ‘dragons’.
The ‘uncool and unnecessary’ description was reportedly the final straw for Swift who had never planned to be at the meeting, but arrived at Lively’s New York penthouse to find it was still ongoing.
‘For the time being she is taking a step back from Blake because she doesn’t want to get tangled in this more than she already has – which is far more than she ever needed to be,’ an insider told DailyMail.com.
Taylor Swift is taking a step back from her friendship with Blake Lively after feeling like she was used as an ‘intimidation tactic’ by the actress in her lawsuit, sources have told DailyMail.com
The singer, 35, was dragged into the explosive legal feud between Lively and Justin Baldoni when he claimed his costar used Swift to intimidate him at a meeting about their film
‘Her friends also think that Blake’s “I’m Khaleesi, and like her, I happen to have dragons” text to Justin was uncool and unnecessary because she was essentially used as an intimidation tactic. She was referred to as some kind of pet or possession.
‘Taylor shouldn’t even be involved in this at all. She was only going over to visit Blake and Ryan with the understanding that the meeting would be over.’
Khaleesi, also known as Daenerys Targaryen and Mother of Dragons, is one of the main characters in Game of Thrones, which aired between 2011 to 2019.
She was portrayed as a villain after descending into madness and turning to vengeance due to trauma and loss.
A second source said: ‘Taylor has politely backed away from it all. She is conscious of her own image and hates that she was even mentioned.’
The decision will no doubt shock fans of the Cruel Summer singer, who has been friends with the former Gossip Girl lead for a decade, with the pair celebrating milestones together and Swift even name dropping Lively’s children in her music.
She appeared to rally around Lively when rumours of rancour between the actress and Baldoni first started bubbling in August.
She was pictured arriving at Swift’s Rhode Island property, taking solace at the $17 million, eight bedroom estate alongside her husband Reynolds, to escape the frenzy.
In his $400 million lawsuit, filed earlier this month, Baldoni, 40, said Swift showed up and made him feel like he ‘needed to comply with Blake’s direction for the script’
Lively then appeared to threaten Baldoni by comparing herself to Game of Thrones’ Khaleesi in a series of text messages in which she referred to Reynolds and Swift as her ‘dragons’
At the time Lively was being called out for her ‘tone deaf’ marketing, apparently dismissing interview questions about domestic violence – a major theme in the movie – in favour of telling people to grab their ‘florals’ and head to the cinema.
Others accused her of using the attention to plug her alcohol brand Betty Booze.
Resurfaced interviews showing the actress being ‘rude’ to reporters also went viral on social media.
Lively and Swift were last pictured together in October on a double date with Deadpool actor Reynolds and Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce in Manhattan.
The outing came two months before she filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department in which she accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a toxic environment on the set of It Ends with Us.
At the same time, the New York Times released a story based on her legal filing that accused him of orchestrating a smear campaign against her.
Swift, whose song My Tears Ricochet was featured in the soundtrack, was then pulled into the roller coaster saga when Baldoni fired back with a stinging $400 million counter suit against Lively and Reynolds in which he accused the Hollywood couple of conspiring to trash his reputation.
Baldoni, who is also suing the Times for defamation, claimed Lively hijacked the filming of the movie as he attempted to blow her allegations to smithereens.
The ‘uncool and unnecessary’ description was the final straw for Swift who had never planned to be at the meeting, but arrived at Lively’s New York penthouse to find it was still ongoing.
In her filing, the actress claimed a meeting was held at her home in January 2024 to address ‘a hostile work environment that had nearly derailed production’ and that both parties ‘discussed in detail the inappropriate conduct’ that Lively and other cast and crew experienced at the hands of Baldoni.
But in his suit, Baldoni claimed he was invited over with a Sony executive to discuss her rewrite of a rooftop scene when Reynolds ‘launched into enthusiastic praise for [Lively’s version]’. They were also joined by her ‘mega-celebrity friend to pressure him’.
While Baldoni did not name the famous pal he was referring to, he included screenshots of a later conversation with Lively, and one message showed him mentioning someone named ‘Taylor.’
It is during this exchange that Baldoni claims the actress joked that if he ever got ‘around to watching Game of Thrones’ that he would ‘appreciate that’ she is Khaleesi.
‘And like her, I happen to have a few dragons,’ she allegedly wrote. ‘For better or worse, but usually for better. Because my dragons also protect those I fight for. So really we all benefit from those gorgeous monsters of mine. you will too, I can promise you.’
He also claims Reynolds ‘aggressively’ accused him of making offensive comments as well as ‘fat shaming’ her.
It Ends with Us was a box-office hit, earning $351 million worldwide despite a $25 million budget.
It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for fans of Taylor Swift and Blake Lively as reports have surfaced of a dramatic legal battle between the two, threatening their decade-long friendship. The feud allegedly stems from a dispute with actor Justin Baldoni, who has been caught in the middle of the drama.In light of the escalating situation, Taylor Swift has reportedly made the difficult decision to take a ‘step back’ from her friendship with Blake Lively. The two have been close friends for years, often seen supporting each other at events and celebrating milestones together.
The legal battle with Justin Baldoni has put a strain on their relationship, with sources revealing that tensions are running high between the once inseparable duo. Despite their efforts to resolve the conflict, it seems that the damage may be irreversible.
Fans are left heartbroken over the news, as Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s friendship has been a beacon of light in the entertainment industry. Many are hoping that the two will be able to mend their relationship and move past this difficult time.
As the situation continues to unfold, all we can do is wait and hope for a resolution that will bring peace to everyone involved. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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Blake Lively has moved to depose a key player whose crisis management firm Street Relations allegedly played a part in the smear campaign initiated by Justin Baldoni.
Lively filed a petition in Texas state court on Jan. 21 seeking a court order for a deposition of Jed Wallace, who was named in the complaint the actress filed with the California Civil Rights Department but not the lawsuit she filed in federal court. The filing is intended to obtain testimony for use in an anticipated complaint or to investigate a potential claim in ongoing litigation.
Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni accused Wallace of weaponizing a digital army to create and promote content that appeared to be authentic on social media platforms and internet chat forums. Baldoni’s public relations team that allegedly orchestrated the campaign to undermine the actress would then feed pieces of the manufactured content to reporters, with the goal of making it go viral in order to “influence public opinion and thereby cause an organic pile-on.”
Wallace — who described himself as a “hired gun” and purported to have a “proprietary formula for defining artists and trends,” per the complaint — was retained on behalf of Baldoni and his company Wayfarer, who also brought on veteran crisis PR exec Melissa Nathan of The Agency Group (Nathan is named in Lively’s lawsuit). Lively detailed efforts by Wallace to “seed and influence online forums” on Reddit attacking her and defending Baldoni.
And in a decision that signals it could be receptive to a gag order against Baldoni’s legal team, a New York federal judge moved up a hearing to address an escalating request from Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, to bar Bryan Freedman, the lawyer for the It Ends With Us star and director, from trying the litigation in the press and biasing potential jurors.
U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman ordered that a pretrial hearing set for Feb. 11 be moved up to Feb. 3 hours after Lively and Reynolds’ legal team sent a second letter alleging Freedman continues to violate court rules by making certain comments to the media on behalf of Baldoni and Baldoni’s production company, Wayfarer, among other tactics. Lively and Reynolds are represented by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips and Willkie Farr & Gallagher, who first asked for a gag order last week.
“The endless stream of defamatory and extrajudicial media statements must end. It will not stop without this court’s intervention,” states the Monday filing from Lively. “The Wayfarer Defendants’ efforts are being financed by a billionaire, who has pledged to spend $100 million to ruin the lives of Ms. Lively and her family. Mr. Freedman is using that money, his roster of current and former clients, and a blatant media and social media strategy to assassinate Ms. Lively’s character in advance of trial.”
The actress-producer is accusing Baldoni of alleged sexual harassment on the set of the film, as well as orchestrating a smear campaign following the film’s release. Baldoni later filed his own complaint against the actress and husband Reynolds, seeking at least $400 million in damages.
Liman also revealed that the court plans to consolidate the separate lawsuits and set a March 9, 2026, trial date.
Monday’s letter to Liman from Lively and Reynolds’ legal team was sparked by a lengthy statement Freedman provided to TMZ and other media outlets on Jan. 25, including that “when you accuse innocent individuals of something so disturbing as sexual harassment without thinking of the destruction it would cause to not only them, but the entire domestic violence community, this is where accountability for such mean-spirited actions must be taken. We will always respect the court; however, we will never be bullied by those suggesting we cannot defend our clients with pure, unedited facts.”
Counsel for Baldoni and his associates have repeatedly argued that the unfolding events have been “utterly calamitous” for Baldoni and his company Wayfarer, which is backed by billionaire Steve Sarowitz, and that they have been “exiled from polite society” and suffered damages “totaling hundreds of millions of dollars due to Ms. Lively’s scorched-earth media campaign.”
Meanwhile, Lively and Reynolds’ lawyers are also taking issue with a planned website that Baldoni will use to bolster his case by providing certain video, along with text and email exchanges. Lively’s lawyers argue there will be no way of knowing what he has omitted, or even deleted. “Mr. Freedman has made it apparent that he is engaging in this extrajudicial campaign to influence these proceedings and the public perception of legal filings to this Court, and there already is a serious risk that his misconduct is tainting the jury pool. He further has made it clear that his priority is to ‘torpedo Blake Lively’s career for good’ by, among other things, creating a website to release strategically selected documents and communications between Lively and Baldoni,” stated the Monday filing.
Freedman also represents Baldoni in a separate lawsuit against The New York Times, which published a detailed story about Lively’s time on the set of It Ends With Us. The film was financed by Wayfarer and distributed by Sony.
Responding to Monday’s letter filed on behalf of Lively and Reynolds, Freedman said, “The irony continues to be rich for team Lively/Reynolds. Our intention with the upcoming website is to do the exact opposite of what they themselves did when they gave provably false information to the New York Times. We will not be selective, we will not cherry-pick and we will not doctor text messages. Both Ms. Lively and Mr Reynolds do not yet understand that there isn’t one rule for them and one rule for everybody else. If they want to unethically gag the truth by threatening to wield their power in Hollywood, we will fight it every step of the way. We are not scared of them, we will not be silenced by them. Defending ourselves is not retaliation, it is a human right.”
“If Mr. Freedman’s conduct is permitted, it will only result in an arms race of selective public disclosures of text messages to the media,” Michael Gottlieb, a lawyer for Lively, writes in the letter. “The Wayfarer parties initiated their own claims in multiple lawsuits against multiple parties, and in doing so, had a full and unencumbered opportunity to include in their pleadings any and all text messages or other context they believed supported their claims.”
The long-standing feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is finally heading to court, as a judge has set the first hearing date for the highly publicized dispute.The feud between the two Hollywood stars has been making headlines for months, with both parties publicly airing their grievances against each other on social media and in interviews. The root of the feud remains unclear, but rumors suggest it may be related to a professional disagreement or personal conflict.
Fans of both Lively and Baldoni have been eagerly awaiting a resolution to the feud, and the upcoming court hearing is sure to shed light on the nature of their dispute. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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Justin Baldoni sends Blake Lively apology voicemail after working on ‘It Ends With Us’ scene
Justin Baldoni admitted he “fell short” of Blake Lively’s expectations in an alleged “rambling” voice note, which appears to have been sent after the actors worked on the rooftoop scene for their movie “It Ends With Us.”
Baldoni, 41, apologized to his co-star in a six-minute message seemingly sent after the pair met to discuss a now-infamous rooftop scene from the movie in which he claimed in legal documents that he felt pressured by Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and her friend, Taylor Swift, to use Lively’s rewritten scene for the film.
Lively filed a sexual harassment suit in December against Baldoni, his Wayfarer studio and former PR reps. The same day Lively filed her suit, Baldoni filed a $250 million suit against the New York Times for a December article about the alleged smear campaign.
Weeks later, Baldoni then named Lively and Reynolds in a separate $400 million defamation lawsuit in which he accused the Hollywood power couple of attempting to hijack “It Ends With Us” and create their own narrative.
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Justin Baldoni apologized to Blake Lively in an alleged lengthy voice note shared after working on a rooftop scene for “It Ends With Us.” (Getty Images)
“There’s so much I want to say to you and I hope that we can FaceTime or see each other in person soon and get to talk more, but I’m just going to send you a few thoughts, and hopefully it’s not going to be more than a few minutes, but I don’t have the best track record – I don’t think either one of us have the best records for voice memos – I want to start with an apology,” Baldoni said in a purported voice note obtained by TMZ. “Man … reading the second part of your message, my heart sank, and I’m really sorry. I for sure fell short, and you worked really hard on that, and the way you framed it and how that made you feel, and I just wanted to say thank you for sharing that with me. That takes a lot of trust and vulnerability.”
“I just, I feel really grateful that you feel safe enough to tell me that’s how you feel and share that with me, and I’m really sorry. I f—-d up. That is a fail on my part. One thing you should know about me is I will admit and apologize when I fail. I am far from perfect. I am a very flawed man, as my wife will attest. I’m gonna f–k up. I’m going to say the wrong thing. I’m going to put my foot in my mouth. I’m going to piss you off probably, but I will always apologize and find my way back to center. That is one thing I can assure you of.”
In an attempt to show how Lively allegedly took control of the movie’s production, Baldoni’s legal team claimed in documents that the actress used her friendship with Taylor Swift to threaten him. While working on the film, Lively insisted on rewriting the rooftop scene. Baldoni had been hesitant about the idea but told the 37-year-old actress he would “take a look at what she put together,” according to the complaint.
Afterward, Lively invited Baldoni over to her New York City home, where the actor said he felt Swift and Reynolds pressured him into using the rewritten scene. “Later, Baldoni felt obliged to text Lively to say that he had liked her pages and hadn’t needed Reynolds and her megacelebrity friend to pressure him,” the complaint said.
Justin Baldoni is suing Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds for $400 million. (Cindy Ord)
Baldoni not only starred in the film adaptation of the novel, he also directed the movie. (Getty Images)
“And I’m sorry I made you feel that way. That must have felt terrible. I will for sure do better,” he said in the voice note. “That was not my best weekend and I should have given it more time. And, damn right, you’ve got great friends if that’s how you felt, and they knew that and, f–k, we should all have friends like that, aside from the fact that they’re two of the most creative people on the planet. The three of you guys together is unbelievable – talk about energy and just a force, all three of you.”
“But I just wanted you to know that I didn’t need that because it’s really good, and it’s going to make the movie sing like you said,” Baldoni said. “I’m excited to go through the whole movie with you. I’m just excited to spend time with you. I’m excited to be in your sphere and your presence and for us to share creative juices together, although that sounds terrible. I think you and I have been trying to build a relationship, which I think we’ve done successfully. I mean, here we are talking like this, me into my phone at 2 in the morning, but largely via text and voice note, and that, I will be honest, is not my biggest strength.”
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“I love being with people and being in somebody’s space and being face to face,” he said. “And I feel like that’s where I excel and definitely fallen short at times in our text and voice-note exchanges, because there’s so much to communicate and there’s so much happening, and all that to say I’m just really looking forward to spending time together, and I think that’s really going to go a long way for our chemistry, which I believe is there, has been there from the start. That’s why I was so damn excited when you wanted to do this film. I felt it in the room when we met and, yeah, I think it does come from the both of us being so f—ing hard-working and having a vision and not settling, and I’m excited to have a creative partner in that with you, it’s just really exciting.”
Justin Baldoni said he was excited to be in Blake Lively’s “sphere” in the six-minute voice note. (Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Baldoni continued, “There’s so much more to say, there’s so much more I want to say. Oh, there’s one thing that I do need to say, which is, I am so sorry you have been through what you’ve been through with these other filmmakers and producers or whoever the people were that you worked with. It just pissed me off. Those f—heads. I’m just still kind of blown away that this is the industry that we’re in and that you’ve experienced that as a woman, and I know I don’t need to say it, but that’s not at all going to be or will be. Hopefully it’s not been the experience with me. There’s nothing more exciting to me that I get to work with Blake Lively, and I get to have her, all of her. I mean, that’s what I want.
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“And so, there’s been no hesitancy with me sending you the final draft file. I am totally fine with that. The only reason I didn’t send it today was because I was trying to implant and add your notes into my working draft, which is, already, I’m all over that draft right now. So, there’s a whole bunch of new stars that are going to be collated pages, and I just haven’t had a chance to send it to you. But there’s no hesitancy, I’m happy to send it to you, and I’m sorry that has happened to you before. And I hope after this experience there will be a new, I don’t know, I hope it will be healing in some way. That’s all I want.”
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“I want this movie to be healing,” Baldoni said. “I want this movie to be commercial just like you and affect people and touch people, and I want to walk you through my whole plan and the work that we’re doing with the domestic violence partner that we found, No More, and just my vision. And I just know that this can be really, really special, and it’s going to be special, and you’re the secret sauce. We’re the secret sauce.
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“And, anyways, I have so much more to say, I’m going to stop rambling because, Jesus Christ, it’s been six minutes and 30 seconds, f— me, I’m sorry. You probably have kids all over you and a baby on your boob, and you’re listening to me ramble at 2 in the morning. I hope you’re feeling better and give Ryan my love. Thank you for sending me that. It means the world to me that you trust me with your feelings and your thoughts like that, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you. OK, I’m done, cutting myself off, goodnight.”
Representatives for Baldoni and Lively did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Judge Lewis J. Liman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ordered a trial set for March 9, 2026. An originally scheduled pretrial conference for Feb. 12 was rescheduled for Feb. 3.
Justin Baldoni, the director of the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel ‘It Ends With Us’, recently sent co-star Blake Lively a heartfelt apology voicemail after an emotional scene they shot together.In the voicemail, Baldoni expressed his gratitude for Lively’s incredible talent and professionalism on set, but also acknowledged the toll that the intense scene had taken on both of them. He apologized for any discomfort or emotional strain that may have been caused during filming, and reassured Lively that he truly values her as a colleague and friend.
The scene in question is a pivotal moment in the story, where Lively’s character confronts her past trauma and makes a brave decision to stand up for herself. Both actors poured their hearts into the scene, resulting in a powerful and raw performance that left them both emotionally drained.
Baldoni’s gesture of sending Lively a personal apology voicemail highlights the deep respect and camaraderie that exists among the cast and crew of ‘It Ends With Us’. It’s clear that their dedication to telling this important story is matched only by their care and concern for each other’s well-being.
Fans of the book and the actors will undoubtedly be eager to see how this emotional scene translates to the big screen, and the genuine connection between Baldoni and Lively is sure to make it a standout moment in the film.
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#Justin #Baldoni #sends #Blake #Lively #apology #voicemail #working #Ends #sceneBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni get March 2026 trial date for her ‘It Ends With Us’ lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge set a March 2026 trial date on Monday and moved an initial conference from mid-February to next week as the public feud between Blake Lively and her “It Ends With Us” costar and director Justin Baldoni continued to grow and accelerate.
And in a new and separate front in the series of legal battles surrounding the film that became a surprise hit last summer, Lively in a Texas court filed a request for a deposition of a man she says was central to turning online sentiment against her during its release and promotion.
The New York federal judge, Lewis J. Liman, told both sides in an order late Monday to prepare for a March 9, 2026, trial.
He also moved an initial conference from mid-February to next week and told lawyers to be prepared to address complaints about pretrial publicity and attorney conduct.
Liman took the actions after Lively’s lawyers claimed in a filing on Monday that an attorney for Baldoni was trying to taint potential jurors over lawsuits the actors have filed against each other.
The lawyers said Baldoni’s attorney was trying to wreck Lively’s career and turn potential New York jurors against her by creating a website to release selected documents and communications between Lively and Baldoni.
The lawyers said attorney Bryan Freedman, representing Baldoni, was “engaging in this extrajudicial campaign to influence these proceedings and the public perception of legal filings to this Court, and there already is a serious risk that his misconduct is tainting the jury pool.”
They added: “The endless stream of defamatory and extrajudicial media statements must end.”
Freedman said in a statement in response to Monday’s assertions that the “irony is not lost on anyone that Ms. Lively is so petrified of the truth that she has moved to gag it.”
“We will always respect the court; however, we will never be bullied by those suggesting we cannot defend our clients with pure, unedited facts,” the lawyer said. “All we want is for people to see the actual text messages that directly contradict her allegations, video footage that clearly shows there was no sexual harassment and all the other powerful evidence that directly contradicts any false allegations.”
In a letter to the judge on Thursday, Baldoni attorney Kevin Fritz accused Lively of a publicity campaign that left Baldoni and other defendants the “objects of public scorn and contempt.”
He said the actions had damaged those she sued so that they were “exiled from polite society and suffered damages totaling hundreds of millions of dollars due to Ms. Lively’s scorched-earth media campaign.”
In the separate filing in Hays County, Texas, a precursor to another potential lawsuit, Lively asks for an order for a deposition from Jed Wallace, a crisis management specialist she alleges was behind much of the social media manipulation surrounding the film that turned public sentiment against her through posts on Reddit and TikTok.
Wallace and his Texas-based firm Street Relations were brought on as subcontractors by publicists working with Baldoni and his production company, the filing said.
“He weaponized a digital army around the country, including in New York and Los Angeles, to create, seed, manipulate, and advance disparaging content that appeared to be authentic on social media platforms and internet chat forums,” the filing alleges.
Wallace is identified in Lively’s federal lawsuit, but he is not a defendant.
Freedman, who the filing says is Wallace’s lawyer, did not respond to a request for comment on the issue.
Lively sued Baldoni, his production company and others in New York in late December for sexual harassment and attacks on her reputation and asked for unspecified damages. Baldoni sued earlier this month, accusing Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, of defamation and extortion and seeking at least $400 million in damages.
The judge said Monday that he’ll likely combine the lawsuits for trial.
“It Ends With Us,” an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling 2016 novel that begins as a romance but takes a dark turn into domestic violence, was released in August, exceeding box office expectations with a $50 million debut. But the movie’s release was shrouded by speculation over discord between Lively and Baldoni.
Lively came to fame through the 2005 film “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” and bolstered her stardom on the TV series “Gossip Girl” from 2007 to 2012. She has since starred in films including “The Town” and “The Shallows.”
Baldoni starred in the TV comedy “Jane the Virgin,” directed the 2019 film “Five Feet Apart” and wrote “Man Enough,” a book pushing back against traditional notions of masculinity.
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AP Entertainment Writer Andrew Dalton reported from Los Angeles.
Actress Blake Lively and actor Justin Baldoni have been given a March 2026 trial date for the lawsuit filed against them by author Colleen Hoover over their upcoming film adaptation of her book “It Ends With Us.”Hoover alleges that Lively and Baldoni’s production company did not properly obtain the rights to adapt her book and that they have infringed on her copyright. The lawsuit has been ongoing for several years, with both parties unable to reach a settlement.
Lively and Baldoni have denied the allegations, stating that they followed all necessary legal procedures and obtained the rights to adapt the book. They are both looking forward to the trial in March 2026 to finally put the matter to rest.
Fans of the book are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the trial, hoping for a fair resolution that respects Hoover’s work while also allowing Lively and Baldoni to bring their vision of the story to the screen. Stay tuned for updates on this developing legal battle.
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#Blake #Lively #Justin #Baldoni #March #trial #date #Ends #lawsuitJustin Baldoni’s 2 AM Voice Memo to Blake Lively Revealed
Dec. 31, 2024: Baldoni, Wayfarer & Others Sue The New York Times
Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, Wallace and Street Relations filed a lawsuit against The New York Times Dec. 31.
In the lawsuit obtained by E! News, The New York Times is accused of libel, false light invasion of privacy, promissory fraud and breach of implied-in-fact contract for its article about a retaliatory smear campaign the plaintiffs allegedly conducted against Lively after she voiced concerns about purported misconduct on set.
Saying the report was “false” and based on Lively’s CRD complaint, the plaintiffs denied the accusations and alleged messages cited in the article and complaint were taken out of context.
“Despite its claim to have ‘reviewed these along with other documents[,]’ the Times relied almost entirely on Lively’s unverified and self-serving narrative,” the lawsuit says, “lifting it nearly verbatim while disregarding an abundance of evidence that contradicted her claims and exposed her true motives.”
They also allege “it was Lively, not Plaintiffs, who engaged in a calculated smear campaign.” She has denied this.
The New York Times said it plans to “vigorously defend against the lawsuit.”
“The role of an independent news organization is to follow the facts where they lead,” it stated to E!. “Our story was meticulously and responsibly reported. It was based on a review of thousands of pages of original documents, including the text messages and emails that we quote accurately and at length in the article.”
In a surprising turn of events, Justin Baldoni’s 2 AM voice memo to his close friend Blake Lively has been leaked to the public. The heartfelt message, filled with vulnerability and honesty, showcases the deep connection between the two actors.In the voice memo, Baldoni opens up about his fears, insecurities, and struggles in both his personal and professional life. He expresses gratitude for Lively’s unwavering support and friendship, acknowledging her as a source of strength and inspiration.
Fans of the duo have been quick to praise the authenticity and raw emotion in Baldoni’s message, highlighting the importance of open communication and vulnerability in friendships. Many have also commended Lively for being a true friend and confidante to Baldoni during his times of need.
As the voice memo continues to circulate online, it serves as a reminder of the power of friendship and the impact of genuine connections in our lives. Justin Baldoni’s candid message to Blake Lively is a testament to the deep bond between the two actors and the importance of supporting each other through life’s ups and downs.
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#Justin #Baldonis #Voice #Memo #Blake #Lively #RevealedJustin Baldoni’s 2am Voice Note To Blake Lively Leaked, Sheds Light On ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Battle
The “It Ends With Us” drama continues to unfold with one of its most explosive revelations yet: Blake Lively allegedly comparing herself to “Game of Thrones” character Khaleesi and referring to husband Ryan Reynolds and best friend Taylor Swift as her “dragons” in a dispute with co-star and director Justin Baldoni.
At the center of the controversy is a rooftop scene in the romantic drama “It Ends With Us,” which Blake Lively revised to align with her creative vision.
Justin Baldoni’s Voice Note To Blake Lively Unveils Shocking New Details In ‘It Ends With Us’ Saga
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While the changes were praised by Reynolds and Swift, Baldoni’s initial lukewarm response reportedly led to tension between the two.
Exclusive text messages included in Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against Lively, obtained by Daily Mail, reveal her disappointment in his reaction. Baldoni later admitted he “felt obliged” to send her a text message expressing support, adding, “I would have felt that without Ryan and Taylor.”
Lively responded with a lengthy text, stating, “They [Reynolds and Swift] also know I’m not always good at making sure I’m seen and utilized for fear of threatening egos, or fear of affecting the ease of the process. They don’t give a sh-t about that. And because of that, everyone listens to them with immense respect and enthusiasm. So I guess I have to stop worrying about people liking me.”
Leaked Voice Note From Justin Baldoni To Blake Lively
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In response, Baldoni sent a six-and-a-half-minute voicemail, now published for the first time, apologizing to Lively and addressing her “dragon” remark directly.
“Damn right, you got great friends,” Baldoni said in the voicemail. “If that’s how you felt and they knew that. F-ck. We should all have friends like that, aside from the fact they’re two of the most creative people on the planet… The three of you guys together is unbelievable. Talk about energy. Force. All three of you.”
Baldoni continued to praise Lively’s work ethic and creativity, emphasizing that he didn’t need Reynolds and Swift’s input to recognize the value of her changes. “I just wanted you to know, I didn’t need that. It’s really good and it’s going to make the movie sing like you said and I’m excited to go through the whole movie with you,” he said.
Justin Baldoni Speaks On His Relationship With Blake Lively
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The voicemail also highlighted Baldoni’s belief in their shared vision and his excitement about their creative partnership.
“You and I have been trying to build a relationship which I think we’ve done successfully. Here we are talking together at 2am in the morning,” he said. “But largely via text and voicemail and I will admit, that’s not my biggest strength. I love being with people and being in somebody’s space and being face-to-face and I think that’s where I excel.”
Baldoni went on to say:
“But I’ve definitely fallen short at times in our texts and voicemail exchanges because there’s so much to communicate and so much happening. All I have to say is I’m really looking forward to spending time together and I believe that’s going to go a long way for our chemistry, which I believe is there. It’s been there from the start so I was so damn excited when you agreed to do this film. I believe it comes from us both being so hard working and having a vision. I’m excited to have a creative partner in that with you.”
The release of the audio comes as tensions continue to escalate between Lively, Reynolds, and Baldoni. Baldoni’s legal team is reportedly preparing subpoenas for both Lively and Reynolds as part of the ongoing legal dispute.
More On The ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Drama
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In a case riddled with allegations and counterclaims, one of the most shocking claims comes from Blake Lively, who accused co-star and director Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of “It Ends With Us.”
Lively’s civil rights complaint alleged that Baldoni acted inappropriately during the filming of a romantic dance scene, dragging his lips down her neck and whispering, “It smells so good.” According to Lively, no one overheard the remark as the microphones were switched off for the silent scene.
However, newly surfaced, unedited footage appears to challenge Lively’s claims.
Unedited Footage Surfaces
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The footage depicts a candid and professional dynamic between Lively and Baldoni, with lighthearted banter and collaborative discussions. Around the seven-minute mark, Baldoni can be heard asking, “Am I getting beard on you?” to which Lively laughs and replies, “I’m probably getting spray tan on you.”
Baldoni responds, “It smells good,” eliciting more laughter from Lively, who explains that the scent is from her body makeup. The tone remains lighthearted throughout, suggesting a stark contrast to Lively’s allegations.
The “It Ends With Us” saga has captivated Hollywood, with fans and industry insiders closely following every twist and turn. While the new audio sheds light on the dynamic between Lively and Baldoni, the fallout from the lawsuit is far from over, leaving many wondering how this high-profile feud will ultimately play out.
Recently, a shocking revelation has come to light as a 2am voice note from Justin Baldoni to Blake Lively has been leaked. In the voice note, Baldoni discusses the legal battle surrounding the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel “It Ends With Us” and sheds light on the behind-the-scenes turmoil.The voice note captures Baldoni’s frustration and disappointment with the legal battles that have been hindering the production of the film. He expresses his admiration for the story and the impact it has had on readers, and emphasizes the importance of bringing it to the screen in a faithful and powerful way.
The leak of this voice note has sparked controversy and speculation about the future of the film adaptation of “It Ends With Us”. Fans of the novel and supporters of Baldoni and Lively are eagerly awaiting further updates on the situation.
Stay tuned for more developments on this story as it unfolds.
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