Did You Know Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Drafted Statement For Justin Baldoni To Take Accountability For Bad Press?
Justin Baldoni has made new claims alleging that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pressured him to take accountability for bad press!
Justin Baldoni has made new claims regarding the controversy surrounding It Ends with Us, alleging that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pressured him to take accountability for the film’s troubled production. According to Baldoni’s legal team, the couple drafted a statement for him to release, which would acknowledge production issues and shield Lively from further criticism. However, Baldoni refused, leading to further tensions in an already escalating legal battle.
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The allegations were revealed in an amended complaint that Baldoni published on his website as part of his ongoing legal dispute with Lively. On February 1, he shared two documents detailing his claims, including text messages and email exchanges that date back to the film’s early production stages. Justin Baldoni asserts that Lively and Reynolds wrote the statement in August 2024, after growing frustrated with how Lively was being perceived in the film’s promotion. The proposed statement reportedly admitted that the production faced challenges and took full responsibility for any distress caused.
It also emphasized that Lively, Colleen Hoover, and the entire cast and crew had maintained professionalism throughout the process and should not be blamed for any backlash. Additionally, it acknowledged that the cast had agreed to promote the film separately and assured fans that the team was working on improving the situation. Despite the pressure, Baldoni and his legal team claim they refused to issue the statement, arguing that it suggested wrongdoing without clarifying the specific concerns. They further allege that Lively and Reynolds warned of potential consequences if he did not comply, hinting at an aggressive approach if their request was ignored.
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These revelations come amid an ongoing legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni. In December 2024, Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, accusing him of sexual harassment and deliberately damaging her reputation. Baldoni has denied the allegations and has responded with a countersuit against Lively, Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloane, accusing them of defamation and extortion. The dispute continues to unfold, drawing significant attention in Hollywood.
First Published: February 03, 2025 12:58 PM
