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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are embroiled in a legal dispute sparked by an on-set moment during the film It Ends With Us, where Baldoni leaned in toward Lively during a dance. Lively and supporters view the scene as an uncomfortable advance that signals a broader pattern of harassment on the set, while the case tests what constitutes crossing the line in a sexually themed production.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s civil case heads toward a May trial after a court-ordered settlement conference failed to reach a deal. Lively accuses Baldoni of sexual harassment, while Baldoni’s defamation suit against Lively has been dismissed. Any settlement would likely be confidential, with terms never made public, and experts say there are few winners in celebrity litigation because reputations—and careers—can be damaged regardless of the outcome.
Newly unsealed court exhibits reveal Blake Lively sent a Feb. 8, 2023 voice message to It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, candidly detailing how overwhelmed she felt returning to work, balancing back-to-back projects and childcare, and proposing timeline tweaks. The notes surface amid Lively’s sexual harassment/retaliation lawsuit against Baldoni, which he denies, with trial set for May 2026 in New York; the audio also touches on changes to a rooftop scene during production.
Taylor Swift reportedly felt exposed after Blake Lively’s texts about Justin Baldoni were released amid the It Ends With Us drama, prompting Swift to shield her private life by changing her number and stressing she was simply supporting a friend, not involved in any plan to take anyone down.
Ryan Reynolds’ spokesperson says he fully supports his wife Blake Lively after private texts and emails from their circle were unsealed in her civil case against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, stressing a commitment to a safe workplace and backing Lively against harassment and retaliation amid a high-profile legal battle that has drawn reactions from fellow celebrities.
Ryan Reynolds’ representative defended the actor after private texts surfaced amid Blake Lively’s legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, revealing Reynolds criticizing Baldoni and backing his wife in standing up against harassment and seeking a safe workplace; Baldoni’s team contends the newly released messages don’t prove defamation, and his countersuit was later dismissed.
A Yahoo Creator piece argues that Reynolds’ private messages defending Blake Lively during her legal battle with Justin Baldoni reveal a blunt, protective husband who refuses to stay neutral, pushes back on gossip and sexist narratives, and exemplifies loyal partnership in a highly public controversy.
Travis Kelce is reportedly defending Taylor Swift amid her friend Blake Lively’s legal clash with Justin Baldoni, urging Swift to be honest and address the situation directly; Swift hasn’t commented on her relationship with Lively, and Lively’s trial with Baldoni is set for March 2026.
Fresh unsealed documents in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni case lay bare a cutthroat Hollywood clique, with leaked texts involving Lively and Taylor Swift and emails among A-listers (Affleck, Damon, Reynolds) and Sony executives. The material highlights behind-the-scenes sniping, questions surrounding Baldoni’s harassment allegations, and a broader industry pattern of public smears and power plays, suggesting the feud may shape reputations regardless of legal outcomes.
Jameela Jamil explained in a TikTok video that private texts calling Blake Lively a 'suicide bomber' and a 'villain' were venting, not a statement about the ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. She stressed timing and context, noted her personal history with domestic violence, and said she wouldn’t comment on an active lawsuit, while criticizing the movie’s promo rollout and saying her focus is on broader global issues rather than celebrity disputes.
Jameela Jamil addressed feminism after leaked texts surfaced accusing her of comments about Blake Lively amid the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni legal saga. She posted an Instagram video clarifying that feminism is about political, social, and economic equity for women and that you can criticize other women without it negating feminism. The exposés reveal exchanges involving Lively, Baldoni’s publicist, and other A‑listers such as Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Ryan Reynolds, all unfolding as the Lively–Baldoni case heads toward a May 2026 trial (with a related summary judgment noted in coverage).
Unsealed texts and emails show Blake Lively’s communications, including exchanges with Taylor Swift, as her harassment suit against Justin Baldoni and his company moves toward a May trial. Swift allegedly advised on using Hollywood power dynamics; Baldoni’s team says the messages are not central to the workplace-harassment claim, while Lively accuses repeated boundary violations on set, including an on-set kiss. The case could draw other celebrities as witnesses and a ruling on certain motions is anticipated.
In a four-hour New York hearing, Judge Lewis Liman did not rule on Blake Lively’s bid for summary judgment against Justin Baldoni in their It Ends With Us dispute; Baldoni’s team urged dismissal while Lively’s lawyers argued the facts support harassment and a smear campaign, with settlement talks ongoing and a February 11 settlement hearing planned and a May 18, 2026 trial date currently set.
Private text messages between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift were disclosed in the Justin Baldoni lawsuit, with the trial scheduled for May 18, signaling more revelations in Hollywood-related litigation.
Jameela Jamil addressed unsealed texts related to Blake Lively’s lawsuit against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, defending feminism as gender equity and saying you can disagree with other women. The unsealed documents include Jamil’s private texts calling Lively a “suicide bomber” and a “bizarre villain,” as well as additional messages from Taylor Swift, Ben Affleck, and Sony executives as Lively’s case heads toward a May trial.