Why People Are Losing Respect For Blake Lively
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00:00:00Blake Lively is losing fans after lying about Justin Baldoni.
00:00:03She's being disowned by her core fan base according to sources.
00:00:07Blake Lively has been reportedly doing what most fans of It Ends With Us fear most.
00:00:13It looks like Blake Lively's public image has quickly gone from Hollywood sweetheart
00:00:18to Hollywood's villain in no time.
00:00:20It's been roughly five months since Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's feud
00:00:24overtook the headlines following their collaboration with It Ends With Us
00:00:27at the time of filming this video.
00:00:29The drama surrounding It Ends With Us is getting way worse
00:00:33as Blake Lively reacts strangely and accuses Justin Baldoni.
00:00:37Fans have already learned about the lawsuits filed by each party with Blake accusing Justin
00:00:41of doing things to her on set that he wasn't supposed to be doing and a smear campaign.
00:00:45The allegation is made in a legal complaint filed by Blake
00:00:49against her former co-star and director on the film.
00:00:52Meanwhile, Justin firmly denies all of the allegations and he recently exposed his
00:00:57conversation with Blake which could be used as court evidence.
00:01:07The drama continues to make noise in Hollywood and it seems like fans are starting to have
00:01:11doubts about who they should believe in.
00:01:13Blake Lively believed that her appearance in It Ends With Us would be the revival of
00:01:17her career.
00:01:18Blake is most recognized for her role as Serena in Gossip Girl.
00:01:27She earned a cult following from that show alone and the majority of them are women.
00:01:31Now following the stuff involving her complaint against director and former co-star Justin
00:01:35Baldoni, Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of weight shaming her on the set of It Ends
00:01:42With Us.
00:01:42Blake might have been starting to lose her strong fan base.
00:01:46While some women are showing support for her amid the alleged experience on the movie set,
00:01:50others have simply disowned her.
00:01:52In an Instagram video shared by a life coach,
00:01:55she pointed out how the situation is a lose-lose for women.
00:01:58If the director is proven guilty, then it would mean that he was only a performative
00:02:01feminist ally and can't be trusted.
00:02:03However, if Blake is discovered telling lies, then it paints women in a negative light.
00:02:07For me personally, I don't agree with this.
00:02:09I don't think it's true because there have been so many instances where women have done
00:02:13this and I don't think all women or all men are the same.
00:02:16We can't judge an entire gender based on what a few people do.
00:02:20Several fans also voiced their opinions in the comment section of the video.
00:02:24One user said, Blake Lively does not represent all women.
00:02:27While another wrote, she messed up so much during the premiere and in interviews
00:02:30pertaining to how she took the movie's theme very lightly.
00:02:33Meanwhile, another commented, I dislike Blake for her actions.
00:02:36While someone else wrote, I can't support Blake Lively.
00:02:39She's been trying desperately to make a case.
00:02:41Finally, the last fan wrote that if the actress is found out lying,
00:02:44she's lost all respect from them for the rest of their lives.
00:02:47In times like this, when Blake needs the support of her fans,
00:02:49it seems like she's starting to lose many of her followers because of this.
00:02:53She previously aired her frustration about the impact of the case on her career
00:02:56and it's only a matter of time before we find out who is really telling the truth.
00:03:05During an interview, Blake talked about her experience working on the teen drama
00:03:08series Gossip Girl and how the fame impacted her personal life.
00:03:12Blake admitted that despite the public perception surrounding her,
00:03:15she was different from her character.
00:03:16Instead, she revealed wanting to emulate Brad Pitt's ex-wife Angelina Jolie
00:03:20and even joked about marrying Brad Pitt.
00:03:23Following her rise to fame with the role,
00:03:24Blake sat down for a chat with Cosmopolitan in 2008.
00:03:28In the interview, she was asked about similarities with her character,
00:03:30who's known for her beauty and natural charisma.
00:03:32However, Blake admitted that she was goofier in real life.
00:03:35She made the statement implying that she was extremely fond of the actress Angelina Jolie,
00:03:39who was married to actor Brad Pitt from 2014 to 2019.
00:03:43Angelina has been one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and it's no surprise that Blake
00:03:46wanted to follow in her footsteps in the early stages of her career.
00:03:50In the same interview, Blake also clarified that unlike her character in Gossip Girl,
00:03:54she was inexperienced with dating.
00:03:55She admitted that she had only three relationships before her rise to fame.
00:03:59She revealed that she was serious and dedicated to all her relationships
00:04:03and never dated for the sake of it.
00:04:04Lively's comments are coming back in the news and it isn't for a good reason.
00:04:08Her past reputation as one of the mean girls in Hollywood
00:04:11isn't doing her any favors right now.
00:04:13Blake Lively has long been admired for her quick wit,
00:04:16bold personality, unwavering confidence.
00:04:18Just ask her loyal fans.
00:04:20Or take a look at her hilarious online banter with her husband Ryan Reynolds.
00:04:24But lately, her trademark sense of humor has been stopping at some serious roadblocks.
00:04:28One of the most talked about incidents revolves around an
00:04:31undated panel discussion clip that went viral on TikTok.
00:04:34In the video, Blake is seated next to her Gossip Girl co-star Leighton Meester.
00:04:37While discussing some behind-the-scenes anecdotes,
00:04:39Blake cracks what she clearly intended as a joke.
00:04:42Well, some of us started in a cage, she says,
00:04:45waving her hand in Leighton Meester's direction.
00:04:47The audience's reaction?
00:04:48Stunned silence and a few awkward chuckles.
00:04:51Blake, perhaps realizing the crowd's discomfort, quickly backpedaled.
00:04:54Come on, it was a joke. Lord have mercy.
00:04:57Come on, it was a joke.
00:04:58Unfortunately, her attempts to patch things up only made people more uncomfortable.
00:05:02Onlookers in the room and later social media commentators
00:05:04expressed their disapproval calling the comment tone-deaf and insensitive.
00:05:08The fact that Blake's joke was directed at Leighton Meester made it all the more jarring.
00:05:12So for those of you who don't know,
00:05:13Leighton Meester was actually born in a prison.
00:05:17So it was a pretty mean joke.
00:05:19According to executive producer Joshua Safran,
00:05:21who spilled the beans at a Vanity Fair interview,
00:05:24Blake and Leighton weren't exactly BFFs in real life,
00:05:26despite playing best friends on screen.
00:05:28Sure, they weren't bitter enemies,
00:05:30but they definitely didn't share the same warm rapport fans might have hoped for.
00:05:34So you can imagine how uncomfortable it must have been for Leighton to stand by
00:05:37while Blake made jokes at her expense.
00:05:39It's one thing to exchange, like, friendly jabs with a long-term pal.
00:05:42It's another to target someone who you're not really close with.
00:05:46Fans quickly jumped in to call Blake's joke in bad taste,
00:05:48with many pointing out that humor doesn't always translate well between acquaintances,
00:05:52especially when it digs into the personal struggles.
00:05:55The biggest issue with Blake's cage joke
00:05:57is its reference to Leighton Meester's unconventional background.
00:06:00Leighton was born to Constance Meester,
00:06:02who was incarcerated and serving time for some big things.
00:06:05Growing up, Leighton spent her early years under her grandmother's care.
00:06:08This background is no secret to longtime fans,
00:06:10but it's still a delicate subject.
00:06:12Bringing it up in an offhand joke, especially in a public way,
00:06:16it's not a good look.
00:06:17Many who witnessed the viral clip felt that Blake's comment
00:06:20trivialized Leighton's hardships,
00:06:21turning them into punchlines rather than showing any empathy.
00:06:24After the clip made its rounds,
00:06:26Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram erupted with opinions.
00:06:28Some people posted saying that they'd never see Blake the same way again,
00:06:31while others argued that Blake was just trying to lighten the mood
00:06:34with some playful banter.
00:06:35Still, the overwhelming opinion leaned toward disapproval.
00:06:38A barrage of comments labeled Blake as insensitive, disrespectful, unfunny.
00:06:42The last thing you want when you already have rumors of onset tension
00:06:45is to make a public fool of yourself that confirms everyone's suspicions.
00:06:49Yet here was Blake, caught on camera,
00:06:51making a remark about someone else's difficult childhood.
00:06:53The timing and the tone made it practically impossible
00:06:55for her to talk her way out of it.
00:06:57And this isn't the first time Blake has found herself in hot water over her words.
00:07:00Throughout 2024, multiple clips of her interviews have gone viral
00:07:03for all the wrong reasons.
00:07:05Whether it's the way she discusses sensitive topics
00:07:07or her quick, flippant retorts to seemingly harmless questions,
00:07:11something about Blake's delivery rubs certain fans the wrong way.
00:07:14Another glaring example of Blake's commentary
00:07:16took place during a Vogue 73 questions segment back in July 2014.
00:07:20The interviewer asked her which movie made her laugh the hardest,
00:07:23and Blake responded without batting an eyelash with Shawshank Redemption.
00:07:27Cue the collective record scratch.
00:07:29The 1994 classic is a famously gritty tale of wrongful imprisonment,
00:07:33friendship, corruption.
00:07:35It's hailed as one of the most emotionally stirring films of all time.
00:07:39Not exactly a laugh out loud romp.
00:07:41The interviewer seemed amused but quickly moved on.
00:07:43When the clip resurfaced on TikTok though, fans weren't so forgiving.
00:07:47Movie you laughed the hardest through?
00:07:48Shawshank Redemption.
00:07:50They questioned if Blake had actually watched the same movie
00:07:52or if she was just attempting some dry, sarcastic humor
00:07:55and completely missing the mark.
00:07:57Social media erupted once again.
00:07:59One user commented that Blake might have been pulling Ryan Reynolds,
00:08:02known for his deadpan humor, but ultimately failed to deliver.
00:08:05Another person insisted that Blake was just trying to be ironic
00:08:08but flubbed the execution.
00:08:09Another viewpoint argued that Blake might not have had an actual answer in mind
00:08:13and tossed out the first random little thing she could think of,
00:08:15trying to appear clever or edgy.
00:08:17Whatever her intentions, her response was negative,
00:08:19with some calling her blindsidedly pretentious,
00:08:22others rolling their eyes at what they saw as a clumsy attempt at humor.
00:08:25While Blake still has plenty of super fans,
00:08:28the growing thread on Reddit called her cringe,
00:08:30demonstrating a noticeable shift in how certain corners of the internet perceive her.
00:08:34Some people said she's always been this way,
00:08:35but flew under the radar because the media loved her.
00:08:38Now with multiple clips surfacing,
00:08:39people are revisiting past interviews,
00:08:41discovering more instances where her jokes may have landed awkwardly.
00:08:44Many argue that it's fine to have a sense of humor after all,
00:08:47it's part of what made her so likable,
00:08:48but you have to know when to pivot and show respect,
00:08:51especially around heavy topics like incarceration
00:08:54and other things that shouldn't be taken lightly.
00:08:56The scrutiny over her comedic style also comes to a head
00:08:58with her recent press tour,
00:09:00For It Ends With Us, the movie tackles heavy themes,
00:09:02yet Blake seemed more focused on flaunting her new healthcare line,
00:09:05Blake Brown Beauty, and gushing about the film's fashion.
00:09:08Fans felt that downplaying the serious elements of the story
00:09:10was another example of Blake's disconnect.
00:09:12A contingent of viewers and readers voiced dismay,
00:09:15saying she had trivialized a serious subject in favor of self-promotion.
00:09:19Celebrity journalist Kirstie Flabb recently posted a video titled,
00:09:23The Blake Lively Interview That Made Me Want To Quit My Job,
00:09:25garnering over 3 million views and stirring considerable blows.
00:09:29The footage, taken in 2016 during an interview for Cafe Society,
00:09:33left watchers with a negative taste in their mouth.
00:09:35The tension began when Kirstie attempted to compliment Blake's pregnancy,
00:09:38saying, first off, congrats on your little bump.
00:09:41Blake responded with a curt, congrats on your little bump,
00:09:43gesturing towards Kirstie.
00:09:46Making matters more awkward, Parker Posey, also present for the interview,
00:09:51asked, what about my bump?
00:09:52As she pointed to her backside.
00:09:56The two actresses spent much of the remaining time conversing with each other,
00:09:59barely acknowledging Kirstie.
00:10:01Their behavior struck viewers as mean-spirited rather than entertaining.
00:10:05Kirstie visibly struggled with the uncomfortable exchange.
00:10:08Nonetheless, she maintained her professionalism.
00:10:10Speaking with the Daily Mail, Kirstie admitted,
00:10:12it hurts because I obviously wasn't pregnant and I could never get pregnant.
00:10:15Another moment involved Blake using a word she shouldn't have been using
00:10:18while chatting with Elle about the possibility of having daughters,
00:10:20saying she wants her kids to appreciate shoes, bags, and stories.
00:10:24The comment garnered a wave of online criticism.
00:10:26Meanwhile, rumors of a feud between Blake and her
00:10:29It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni have gained momentum.
00:10:31Justin, who both directed and starred in the film,
00:10:34raised eyebrows when he skipped all press appearances with his castmates
00:10:37and steered clear of the red carpet alongside Blake.
00:10:39Justin has reportedly hired Melissa Nathan, the crisis PR manager
00:10:43known for her work with Johnny Depp, during his court battle against Amber Heard.
00:10:46Insiders claim Blake and Justin clashed over creative choices.
00:10:50Reports suggested Blake and her husband, Ryan,
00:10:52brought in an editor to assemble their preferred vision of the film,
00:10:55which apparently became the final cut.
00:10:57Rumors also circulated that Blake accused Justin of weird on-set conduct,
00:11:01but neither party has publicly addressed these claims.
00:11:04According to sources speaking to the Daily Mail,
00:11:06Blake is worried about her career following the continuous misstep she's had.
00:11:09Rumor has it she believed her new role would be her moment to shine,
00:11:12but now fears it could derail her career.
00:11:14Blake is definitely upset by the backlash.
00:11:16She thought this was her big opportunity,
00:11:18but now she worries it could end everything, said one insider.
00:11:21She's concerned nobody will want to work with her after this.
00:11:23The source added that Blake hopes to keep producing, directing, acting,
00:11:26but intends to pause and reconsider her next steps.
00:11:29Donnie is suing Blake Lively for even more millions of dollars than she had sued him for.
00:11:34Justin officially files a $400 million counter suit.
00:11:38That's right, Justin clapped back with a whooping $400 million suit,
00:11:44and this time even Taylor Swift's name is involved.
00:11:47The Grammy winner appears to be mentioned in the $400 million counter suit
00:11:51filed by Justin January 16.
00:11:53Justin and his production company, Wayfair Studios,
00:11:56just filed this large suit against his It's Ends With Us co-star Blake,
00:12:02Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloan,
00:12:05and they are seeking millions of millions of dollars.
00:12:08Okay, so Justin is claiming that Blake is this massive control freak,
00:12:13and every step of the production process for It's Ends With Us involved Blake's two cents.
00:12:19This suit is specifically focused on her trying to take control of the movie
00:12:24and the alleged campaign to smear Baldoni.
00:12:27So not only did she allegedly try to take control of the movie that he directed,
00:12:33but she was trying to also destroy his reputation.
00:12:36Apparently the docs obtained by TMZ,
00:12:39Blake was determined to make Baldoni the real-life villain in her story.
00:12:43To take away from the fact that she was getting called tone deaf
00:12:47while the film's media tour was happening.
00:12:49So there was a lot going down while the movie was being filmed.
00:12:53This whole drama really started back in May 2023,
00:12:57and Justin claims she orchestrated a takeover strategy for creative control.
00:13:02So Justin also blames Blake's best friend Taylor Swift,
00:13:06that's right, Swifties,
00:13:07and her husband Ryan Reynolds,
00:13:09of basically inserting themselves into the whole script writing process.
00:13:14According to him, Blake had rewritten the important rooftop scene
00:13:18where the main characters meet.
00:13:20He claims that they had a meeting at Blake and Ryan's New York City penthouse
00:13:24to discuss the rewrite,
00:13:26but in hindsight he feels it was more of an ambush.
00:13:29Justin says that Ryan kicked things off
00:13:32by enthusiastically endorsing Blake's version of the scene,
00:13:36and a few hours later Taylor arrived to share her thoughts,
00:13:40also praising Blake's rewrite.
00:13:42In the suit, Justin states he understood the subtext,
00:13:45he needed to comply with Lively's direction for the script.
00:13:49Following that meeting, he texts Blake saying he liked her changes
00:13:52and would have felt that way even without Ryan and Taylor's input.
00:13:56For the record, he's included those texts in the suit.
00:13:59In one message, Blake makes this playful comment,
00:14:03Game of Thrones reference,
00:14:05calling herself Khaleesi and saying,
00:14:07I happen to have a few dragons,
00:14:09we all benefit from those gorgeous monsters of mine,
00:14:12which was a way to describe Reynolds and Taylor Swift.
00:14:15Now Blake and Justin have also exchanged emails between the two
00:14:19before filming started,
00:14:20and Blake was expressing gratitude,
00:14:22but Justin thinks it was all a front to ultimately take control in the end.
00:14:27Some surprising moments early on
00:14:29included the fact that she never even read the book.
00:14:32That's yeah, like she literally didn't read the book
00:14:34when they were working on the script.
00:14:35Crazy, right?
00:14:36He claimed she even tried to google the color of the character's hair.
00:14:39Pick up the book, Blake, come on.
00:14:41Another annoying moment for Justin to deal with
00:14:44was Blake's request on the character's wardrobe.
00:14:47She had a rich and sexy look that she wanted,
00:14:51but Justin told her she was playing a struggling small business owner.
00:14:54Kind of a crazy request and could have been avoided if she read the book.
00:14:58Taken while she was promoting the film,
00:15:01which has a deep message behind it,
00:15:03she was also trying to promote her hair care and drink line,
00:15:07which does not align at all.
00:15:09Like, time and place here.
00:15:11Now, Justin also spells out the moment in January 2024
00:15:15when he, Blake, Ryan, and other cast and crew members had a meeting.
00:15:18Blake apparently came in ready to change everything
00:15:21while they're getting ready for reshoots of the film.
00:15:24This is also the same meeting where Ryan was coming at Justin
00:15:27for claims that Blake had made during them filming,
00:15:30which were pretty, you know, pretty crazy if you know what they were.
00:15:34Now, Justin describes a situation stating that
00:15:37Blake unleashed Ryan on Baldoni and Wayfairy.
00:15:41He claims that despite meeting most of Blake's demands,
00:15:45she continued to say she would derail the movie
00:15:47unless she was allowed to create her own cut of the film.
00:15:49According to Justin, Sony Studios, the film's distributor,
00:15:52informed Wayfairy that Blake refused to promote the movie
00:15:55unless she could produce her own cut.
00:15:57So they decided to make it a competition.
00:15:59Both his version and Blake's would be shown to an audience
00:16:01and the version that tested better would ultimately become the final cut.
00:16:05So Justin claims his version scored significantly higher
00:16:08with key audience demographics, but says that, not surprisingly,
00:16:12Blake didn't keep her promise and insisted that Sony release her version,
00:16:16which it did.
00:16:17He says the situation essentially made him step down from directing the movie
00:16:21because, I mean, at this point, it's like,
00:16:23what is he getting from what he wants versus what she's demanding?
00:16:27Despite all this, Justin claims that the pressure and dragging continued.
00:16:31As the movie was released, all of the cast unfollowed him
00:16:34on social media and supported Blake.
00:16:36Justin says that this was when Blake's PR team, led by Leslie Sloane,
00:16:40made major efforts with a campaign to frame Blake
00:16:43as Marjorie and pin the blame on him.
00:16:45He also claims that Sloane collaborated with his ex-publicist,
00:16:49whom he recently fired, and assessed her company phone
00:16:52to retrieve numerous texts used to concoct a false narrative about him.
00:16:57The suit includes numerous texts Sloane allegedly sent to various media outlets,
00:17:02including TMZ, in which he tried to divert attention
00:17:06from Lively's trinical behavior on set.
00:17:09This suit is no joke.
00:17:10With 400 million dollars being sought from Lively and Sloane,
00:17:13this race is nowhere near complete.
00:17:15Baldoni also has his suit against the New York Times for 250 million dollars
00:17:20over the article that they try to make him the bad guy
00:17:23for apparently orchestrating a smear campaign against Blake.
00:17:27But who will have the last word and get the final paycheck in the end?
00:17:30It's hard to say.
00:17:31I guess you can say Baldoni's currently in the lead in my opinion.
00:17:35I mean, he's got Taylor involved.
00:17:37He's got Ryan involved, the publicist.
00:17:40He's got all these text messages and everything kind of ready to go.
00:17:45And I don't know.
00:17:46I guess Blake's gonna really have to clap back to make a comeback here.
00:17:50Justin Baldoni can't get enough of the Blake Lively family
00:17:53and now he is going after Ryan Reynolds.
00:17:55Justin Baldoni just dropped his 400 million dollar lawsuit
00:18:00against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
00:18:02The It Ends With Us actor director is now suing Ryan Reynolds and their publicist.
00:18:07Knowing the star power Ryan has, this probably isn't ending well for Justin.
00:18:11But who's to say that?
00:18:13He has proof of a lot of different things and we don't know what he has against Ryan.
00:18:19Justin is raising eyebrows by insisting that Disney and Marvel executives
00:18:22keep all documents related to a Deadpool and Wolverine character named Nice Pool,
00:18:26a character he believes was created to poke fun at him.
00:18:29By God's name is the intimacy coordinator!
00:18:31Guilty on all charges, your honor.
00:18:33Character is a deliberate attempt to mock and bully the star.
00:18:36This request comes on the heels of Justin's ongoing disputes with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively,
00:18:41which have led to a messy web of lawsuits stemming from It Ends With Us.
00:18:45According to Justin, Ryan mishandled this creative influence on the Marvel summer hit
00:18:49using the Nice Pool character to undermine him and add fuel to the tensions surrounding
00:18:54Blake Lively during the production of It Ends With Us.
00:18:56Meanwhile, Blake has alleged in a lawsuit that Justin acted improperly towards her
00:19:00during filming claims Justin has adamantly denied.
00:19:04He's also suing the New York Times for $250 million in a defamation suit
00:19:08concerning a December 21st 2024 story titled,
00:19:11We Can Bury Anyone Inside Hollywood's Smear Machine.
00:19:14Variety reported recently that Justin's attorney Brian Friedman
00:19:18sent a letter on January 7th 2025 to Disney CEO, Marvel president and director
00:19:24who helmed the first Deadpool movie requesting that they preserve
00:19:28all relevant documents and data about Justin.
00:19:30Justin's legal team has sent a letter to presidents of Disney and Marvel studios.
00:19:35Dailymail.com noted that the letter was issued right as the Pacific Palisades flame broke out,
00:19:41which reportedly took care of Friedman's own home,
00:19:44likely explaining why things have been quieter on the legal front in recent days.
00:19:48In his message, Friedman asked the others to hold any records concerning the
00:19:52creation and development of the Nice Pool character as well as
00:19:55any exchanges about including him in storylines or scenes.
00:19:58Friedman specifically requested anything showing a deliberate attempt to mock, harass,
00:20:04ridicule, intimidate or bully Justin through his character of Nice Pool,
00:20:07hinting that they may soon accuse Ryan Blake
00:20:10and their associates of trying to ruin Justin's reputation.
00:20:13Variety also said Friedman's notice references possible future claims of
00:20:17tortious interference with contract and civil extortion against Ryan and Blake.
00:20:22Additionally, the letter asks for materials related to Tim Miller's departure from the
00:20:27franchise and any instance where Ryan had creative control over a film.
00:20:31Ryan has kept silent about Nice Pool, even as fans online claim it's a jab at Justin.
00:20:36There's also an intriguing connection.
00:20:38The actor portraying Nice Pool is credited as Gordon Reynolds,
00:20:42which matches a name Blake lively thanked in the end credits of It Ends With Us.
00:20:45During a January 7, 2025 appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show,
00:20:49Friedman made it clear he believes Ryan created the Nice Pool character to embarrass Justin.
00:20:54He added,
00:20:54What Ryan Reynolds has seemingly done is use his power and influence on Deadpool
00:20:58to make fun of Justin Baldoni.
00:21:00Megyn Kelly then played a snippet featuring the Nice Pool character sporting a man bun
00:21:04similar to the ones Justin has worn and bantering about social activism,
00:21:08Blake's own Lady Pool character and her pregnancy.
00:21:11Goodness, wait till you see Lady Pool.
00:21:12She is gorgeous.
00:21:14She just had a baby too.
00:21:16Friedman said the scene was obviously designed to poke fun at Justin.
00:21:19Friedman also stated that if Blake was truly the target of unwanted or
00:21:23improper behavior, Ryan's comedic approach to the situation is inappropriate.
00:21:26You don't make it into a joke, Friedman told Kelly,
00:21:29adding that serious allegations usually follow more formal protocols like filing
00:21:33reports or pursuing legal measures rather than comedic sketches.
00:21:37According to Friedman,
00:21:38Mocking Justin in this way casts doubt on the credibility of Blake's complaints.
00:21:42If someone is harassed in a serious way, you don't treat it like a punchline, he emphasized.
00:21:47Friedman went on to describe how the Nice Pool character's traits were,
00:21:50in his view, all too obvious nods to Justin's appearance and public persona.
00:21:54There's no question it relates to Justin, Friedman maintained.
00:21:57Anybody who sees the man bun, hears the comments about pregnancy can connect the dots.
00:22:01He also said that Ryan will for sure face a lawsuit related to It Ends With Us,
00:22:05hinting that Ryan helped Blake Lively take over the film.
00:22:07Friedman even shared a story about Blake telling people
00:22:10at the premiere that Ryan penned a scene for the movie,
00:22:12a revelation that supposedly startled Sony officials and production staff.
00:22:16Since the only credited writers were Christy Hall and Colleen Hoover,
00:22:20nonetheless, Justin opted for Grace instead of making a scene.
00:22:24Brian Friedman dropped an eye-opening piece of info on The Megyn Kelly Show,
00:22:27revealing that his client Justin Baldoni is prepared to sue Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively
00:22:31into oblivion. According to Friedman, Justin has so far held off on launching
00:22:35his direct legal action against the couple, but the mood is shifting rapidly.
00:22:40At this point, fans are buzzing about whether Justin's rumored shutdown with the A-list pair
00:22:43is about to reach nuclear levels, especially given the suspicious nods to him in Deadpool
00:22:48and Wolverine. The speculation went wild after eagle-eyed viewers noticed that
00:22:51the Nice Pull character appears in the film. This alternate Deadpool sports a man bun,
00:22:56something that Justin famously wore for years and jokingly declared he's a feminist who admired
00:23:00Lady Pool. Deadpool quickly warns him, I don't think you're supposed to say that,
00:23:03but Nice Pull shrugs it off, saying, that's okay, I identify as a feminist.
00:23:07This echoes Justin's real-life persona. He's consistently described himself as a feminist,
00:23:12once giving a TED Talk titled, Why I'm Done Trying to Be Man Enough, and penning an article
00:23:17in Romper about fatherhood from a feminist perspective. The theories took further shape
00:23:22when it emerged that Deadpool and Wolverine wrapped up filming in June 2024, just five
00:23:26months after a tense all-hands meeting between Justin, Ryan, Blake, and the other producers.
00:23:31According to Blake's lawsuit, the gathering was to address some heavy allegations on Justin,
00:23:36for his part, has repeatedly refuted these accusations. He's even moved forward the 250
00:23:41million defamation claim against the New York Times following an article that portrayed him
00:23:45as a key figure in Hollywood's smear machine. Blake, who welcomed her fourth child with Ryan
00:23:54just prior to filming It Ends With Us, has detailed multiple claims in her lawsuits.
00:23:58She alleges that Justin often critiqued her size and tried to slip more intimate scenes into the
00:24:03film, all without a designated intimacy coordinator. She also said he showed her weird images
00:24:08and continued smooching her after filming, long after cut was called. Meanwhile, Justin's side
00:24:13claimed Blake refused to meet with the intimacy coordinator, implying she's using the storyline
00:24:17to discredit him. The accusations have grown so intense, industry insiders say Justin and Blake's
00:24:22feud has overshadowed the movie's success, even though It Ends With Us performed well at the box
00:24:27office. Some of the drama apparently boiled over at a meeting in Ryan and Blake's apartment,
00:24:31where Ryan allegedly confronted Justin about talking bad about his wife, among other concerns.
00:24:36Justin said he had never been spoken to like that in his life, and Ryan's camp messaged back
00:24:41clarifying that while Ryan was indeed angry, he didn't raise his voice to a level that could be
00:24:45considered full-blown yelling, just merely stern. Fans of both sides are split. Was this a justified
00:24:52dressing down or an over-the-line meltdown? As if that weren't enough, Justin contends he was
00:24:57further humiliated by the Deadpool and Wolverine cameo. The super villain Cassandra Nova is seen
00:25:02literally rifling through Deadpool's memories with Deadpool quipping, and wearing God's name
00:25:06as the intimacy coordinator. A pointed jab at the very issue Blake is suing Justin over. In Justin's
00:25:12version, the scene is yet another orchestrated move to poke fun at him, trivializing serious
00:25:17allegations. Adding to Justin's avalanche of headaches, a former publicist also sued him,
00:25:22while his talent agency, coincidentally the same agent repping Ryan and Blake, dropped him following
00:25:28the string of controversies. In her filings, Blake alleges Justin instigated a social campaign to mess
00:25:34with her standing in Hollywood. She claims he displayed sinister tactics towards anyone who
00:25:39challenged him. It Ends With Us hit theaters on August 9th, 2024, and became a bona fide success.
00:25:46The film, adapted from Colleen Hoover's book, raked in $148 million domestically and $350
00:25:52million worldwide, according to the box office mojo. Many critics suggest that behind the scenes
00:25:56friction and the subsequent talks might have overshadowed the film's achievements. With Brian
00:26:01Friedman declaring that Justin plans to pursue massive repercussions against Ryan and Blake,
00:26:06the stage is set for even more high-profile confrontation. Fans are asking if this could
00:26:11spell the end of the power couple's comedic jabs, or if they'll double down, fueling the
00:26:15gossip cycle yet again. But for now, both sides stand firm. Blake and Ryan maintain that they did
00:26:20nothing wrong. Justin insists that he's innocent of all harassment claims, and the Nice Pull cameo,
00:26:26along with other comedic bits, was a calculated attack on his character.
00:26:30Things are getting way worse for Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
00:26:34Justin Baldoni just dropped his $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
00:26:40This is so bad that even Disney is getting involved now.
00:26:44Justin's legal team has sent a letter to presidents of Disney and Marvel Studios.
00:26:49So it looks like nobody's in the clear that even Ryan Reynolds' MCU movie Deadpool and Wolverine
00:26:55was dragged in the suit. If you thought things were already crazy, it can really get more wild.
00:27:00While all these claims have been swirling, this one is probably the least expected.
00:27:06According to Baldoni's lawyer Brian Friedman, he's claiming that Ryan took jabs at him with
00:27:11the character Nice Pull. Justin has made it very clear that he will not be working with Disney
00:27:17or Marvel since his lawyer demanded Disney preserve evidence in relationship to Deadpool
00:27:22and Wolverine. This movie was a big hit in 2024, but it's seeing a lot of backlash after these
00:27:28claims were made. So apparently in the Marvel movie, Friedman's claiming that this Nice Pull
00:27:32character is totally mocking Baldoni. Now I know this sounds pretty wild, but let me share some
00:27:37moments where these claims of Justin is being mocked might have happened. So first we have
00:27:43Justin's bun hairstyle that he was rocking back in 2024. There were too many similarities from
00:27:47Nice Pull calling himself a feminist to lines like, we're in God's name, intimacy coordinator.
00:27:55And then hyping Blake Lively's Lady Pull for snapping back into shape after giving birth.
00:28:01Goodness, wait till you see Lady Pull, she is gorgeous. She just had a baby too.
00:28:06So these similarities were a little too similar for Justin's team to let slide.
00:28:12Like Justin's team is not letting this go guys. They are demanding that Disney provide all relevant
00:28:18documents behind this movie, Deadpool and Wolverine. That's relevant to this case. Friedman is gonna get
00:28:23all the evidence he needs to get to the bottom of this, whether this film has intentionally included
00:28:28references to Baldoni. Now let's take a step back and go over how this all happened, right? This feud
00:28:33all started in December 2024 when Blake filed a complaint blaming Justin of invading her privacy,
00:28:39body shaming her postpartum and ruining her reputation. Justin denied the claims, announced
00:28:44plans to sue and even released their private texts. From there it completely snowballed. Justin was
00:28:49dropped by his talent agency, sued by his ex-publicist Stephanie and lost an award from Vital Voices.
00:28:55Meanwhile Blake accused Justin and his team of retaliation with leaked texts revealing claims
00:29:01that there was plans to smear her reputation. Fast forward to January 2025, both sides are
00:29:06lawyering up, ready to keep going till they win. Fans or celebs are picking sides with some backing
00:29:12Blake, others defending justice. It's getting really crazy and the millions are just going up
00:29:18and up and up. Even during It Ends With Us press tour, the tension was obvious. Blake's supporters
00:29:24argued she was unfairly targeted by Justin's alleged smear campaign, while Justin's camp
00:29:30insists he's been falsely pursued. Now while it began with the two stars, Blake's hubby was clearly
00:29:35not going to sit back and watch. The drama has gone beyond the original claims and Ryan is right
00:29:40in the middle of all the drama. While we have yet to know if this Nice Pool character is actually
00:29:46poking fun at Baldoni, the public is already deciding that it is and they are not happy with
00:29:51Ryan Reynolds at all and think he's taking it way too far to defend his wife or whatever this might
00:29:58have been, if it is true. His Instagram comments are going crazy. One user commented, I've been at
00:30:04Ryan's stand for years, so sad about the latest news, didn't catch the mean mockery he did about
00:30:09Justin during the Deadpool movie until now. Maybe what we all thought Ryan was funny and turns out
00:30:15he's just like Blake. Wow, so I guess Blake was just never in the clear there because that was just
00:30:21obviously saying he's just like her basically and it seems like they're not buying this
00:30:30fake narrative and they think that this is indeed the truth that his character in this movie was
00:30:36mocking him. Another person commented, shame on you and Blake, you owe Justin Baldoni a public apology.
00:30:42So his comment section isn't looking too good. No one's on Ryan's side right now. It's led him to
00:30:48restrict his comments, something Justin apparently hasn't done, so that's another thing that's kind
00:30:53of got us questioning who's right and wrong. Like clearly if you have to restrict your comments,
00:30:58that doesn't look too good, you know? So it looks like Ryan could have a lot explaining to do.
00:31:02The worst part is that it's also affecting this fan favorite movie, Deadpool and Wolverine,
00:31:06and it was huge, like it was huge, highly anticipated, and now I guess people are re-watching
00:31:11it to see if these little mockeries are actually true. With so much drama like surrounding this
00:31:17film, it could ultimately ruin it, but who knows, right? Like let's maybe leave the movie out of it,
00:31:22but with that being said, if they allowed him to, you know, do this in the movie, then that could
00:31:28go a lot more crazy. This situation just keeps getting crazy though, right? With more drama
00:31:32getting added, with these new suits that just came out, 400 million dollars, oh my god, it's just
00:31:38getting really crazy. Blake Lively is demanding a lot of money from Justin Baldoni, and guys, it's
00:31:45in the millions. I'm not talking about some penny change here. Blake is coming for all of Justin's
00:31:51funds and won't back down until she's paid out. You know how much she's looking for? Brace yourself.
00:31:5710 million dollars. Yeah, she's ready to see Justin in court and leave with all 10 million
00:32:02of it. So let's backtrack a bit here. If you didn't know, the two were stars in the film
00:32:07It Ends With Us, and let's just say the behind the scenes is wild. Now in the past couple weeks,
00:32:12Blake's image has been falling down, with past interviews coming up and everyone referring to
00:32:16her as the mean girl, but here's the crazy part. She believes Justin set up a smear campaign to
00:32:22ruin her reputation and it was kind of working, if that is true. Now, last year, Blake hit Justin
00:32:29with claims from how he was acting on set to creating a work environment that wasn't ideal,
00:32:34which apparently continued even after she confronted him. So she's suing him and he
00:32:39followed up with a countersuit, but this will not be a cheat moment for the two. They need strong
00:32:44teams from the claim side to their image. I mean, the wrong move can really have their reputation
00:32:50pretty much have no comeback. Now, Cameron Delatre, partner at MSD Lawyers, shared with The Sun,
00:32:58it's absolutely reputation related. She has, between her and her husband, all the money in
00:33:03the world. I mean, think about it this way. Up until this movie, Blake and Ryan have kept a great
00:33:07reputation in front of the public side. All of a sudden, Blake's name is being dragged and we can't
00:33:13just assume it's a coincidence, right? Cameron continues sharing, I don't think it's a money
00:33:18issue. I think that this was her needing to change to the narrative and already has.
00:33:22He continued, already it's had positive effects for her reputation and I expect that it will
00:33:27continue for her. Now, sure, this could be the case, but there's a lot more to it. I mean, right
00:33:34now, it looks like an upfill moment for Blake and Justin might need to do some damage control
00:33:38and it's going to be an expensive suit and could cost one of these stars' images. And if you believe
00:33:43that they'll be spending a lot of money to protect their reputation, then you're right. I mean,
00:33:48Cameron also shared that this is just the start. We haven't even gone through the discovery process.
00:33:52I'm sure there's more text messages to be had. So, I guess we can see more tea that's going to
00:33:57be spilled. And recently, Justin Boldoni is suing Blake Lively for $400 million. Yeah, so it seems
00:34:06like he was ready to clap back. And he also has filed a $250 million suit against the New York
00:34:11Times, claiming they created a whole smear campaign against him with the help of Blake.
00:34:15So, it looks like, you know, he's not backing down anytime soon and is ready to, you know,
00:34:21take hold of his name and his reputation and not let this big star or her husband or anyone,
00:34:26for that matter, bring his name to the ground. Those two stars are really just ready to spend
00:34:31millions of dollars to receive a payout and protect their reputation. I mean, think about it,
00:34:36like Justin's net worth is about $4 million. Blake's fortune is a lot higher at $30 million
00:34:40and her hubby Ryan Reynolds estimated at about $350 million. So, I guess it's a bit difficult
00:34:46for Justin, considering he's making a lot less, but I don't know. I mean, hopefully,
00:34:52justice is served, regardless of that fact. Now, what are fans saying about all this?
00:34:56Instagram users are actually coming for Blake. One user commented,
00:34:59girl, you're giving Amber her advice. And we all know that suit ended very bad. So, that was
00:35:05quite the diss. Other people are still defending her. One person said, I support you, Blake. And
00:35:10speaking up will protect other women in the future. Doing the right thing isn't always the
00:35:14easiest thing to do. Don't let the haters get to you. So, obviously, we're going to see both sides
00:35:18on either actor, right? There's the good and the bad. Justin's Instagram also had a lot to say.
00:35:24One person said, we stand with you, Justin. Your only misstep was hiring Blake Lively for this
00:35:29film. And another person said, you seem like a bad guy, team Blake.
00:35:33Blake Lively is getting exposed for bad behavior because of some leaked audio. And it is so wild.
00:35:40A voicemail from Justin Baldani talking about how Blake Lively sent he and his entire family
00:35:45into the basement. I literally was sent to the basement with all my friends and family for over
00:35:50an hour. Justin is trying to spend everything to make himself a victim now. This is a huge
00:35:56turn of events because, at first, Blake Lively was getting all the support. Now, Justin Baldani
00:36:03appears to be winning in the public eye. The increasingly dramatic feud between It Ends With
00:36:09Us co-stars, Blake Lively and Justin Baldani, has taken yet another eye-opening twist. An alleged
00:36:16audio clip, revealed by Baldani's attorney Brian Friedman, is now circulating among fans and media
00:36:23outlets. I wasn't allowed to be seen. She didn't want me anywhere near her or the rest of the cast.
00:36:29Prompting new questions about who really holds the moral high ground and who may be spinning
00:36:35the narrative behind the scenes. Rumors that Blake and Justin weren't exactly besties began
00:36:41swirling during the film's promotional tour last year. Observers noticed that the two stars never
00:36:47took photos together, avoided each other during interviews, and spoke about the film as if they
00:36:53were working on separate projects. While tension isn't uncommon in Hollywood, the situation
00:36:59escalated in a major way when the New York Times published a report alleging that Justin orchestrated
00:37:06a targeted smear campaign against Blake, complete with accusations of on-set mistreatment. Soon
00:37:12afterward, Blake filed an official lawsuit asserting that Justin not only slandered her,
00:37:18but also said weird stuff to her during production. Blake Lively is taking legal action against
00:37:24Justin Baldani. For those who admired the two actors' previous work, Justin's directorial
00:37:31ventures, and Blake's beloved performances, it was a revelation that felt jarring. Adding to the drama,
00:37:38Justin promptly responded with his own legal action, arguing that the Times had published
00:37:44false and defamatory claims. Against this backdrop,
00:37:52Friedman released the so-called Smoking Gun, an audio clip capturing Justin's account of the
00:37:58It Ends With Us premiere. In the recording,
00:38:08Justin conveys deep disappointment at being relegated to the sidelines on what should have
00:38:13been a triumphant night. According to his remarks, Blake allegedly had him removed from the main
00:38:19event area for over an hour, forcing him to hang out in the basement with his friends and family.
00:38:25On what could have been one of the most beautiful nights of my life career-wise,
00:38:30I was sent to the basement with all my friends and family. She didn't want me anywhere near her
00:38:36or the rest of the cast. These words paint an image of a star who felt deliberately shunned,
00:38:42offering a perspective that clashes sharply with the narrative that Justin was the aggressor.
00:38:48For Friedman, this moment is critical. He claims it serves as proof that Justin was the one being
00:38:55excluded, calling into question Blake's version of events. Unsurprisingly, Blake's representatives
00:39:02have shown no sign of backing down. To them, the audio clip is merely a sideshow designed to shift
00:39:09focus away from what they view as very real allegations of misconduct. In their view,
00:39:15the recording, whether authentic or taken out of context, doesn't address the core
00:39:21issues of what she is talking about that Blake's lawsuit highlights. For Blake's legal team,
00:39:27the fundamental matter remains the alleged pattern of disrespect and intimidation she
00:39:32encountered on set. The question, they argue, isn't whether Justin felt snubbed during a premiere,
00:39:39but whether he engaged in behavior that crossed professional and personal boundaries.
00:39:44As news of the leaked audio spreads, fans and social media commenters are weighing in.
00:39:51Some see it as validation that Justin was the actual victim, pointing out that feeling
00:39:57marginalized or publicly humiliated can be really taxing. Others suspect it's all part
00:40:03of a carefully orchestrated counter-offensive, with the audio's release timed to derail Blake's
00:40:09claims. After all, if the public starts focusing on the premiere incident, they might pay less
00:40:15attention to the more serious accusations she's made. Because this is not your typical
00:40:20Hollywood clash, there are big money lawsuits, reputations at stake, and sensitive allegations
00:40:28on the table. The tension surrounding Blake and Justin's dispute has become a full-blown spectacle.
00:40:34Every new piece of evidence, from leaked text messages to alleged audio recordings,
00:40:41draws the spotlight further onto how these two stars interacted on set and off. With the legal
00:40:47proceedings far from over, each side is racing to win in the court of public opinion. Whether
00:40:53this audio ultimately shifts the case, or simply adds more noise, remains to be seen.
00:41:00Blake Lively admits she tried to control Justin Baldoni's movie. It ends with us.
00:41:04We gather stones. You want to do the honors? That's my brother, Ryle. The first official
00:41:10customer? The drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni keeps getting more heated as their
00:41:14court battle progresses. It's been a wild ride. Both parties have been in dispute since the release
00:41:19of their collaboration film, It Ends With Us, where they both starred in. Blake is suing Justin,
00:41:24who served as the movie's director, alleging that Justin spearheaded an online smear campaign
00:41:29against Blake. At the end of this, both Lively and Baldoni are going to wish it never came to
00:41:34fruition. For a ton of different accusations that she claims. Following Blake Lively's 80-page
00:41:39lawsuit against former co-star and director Justin Baldoni for On the Set of It Ends With Us,
00:41:44a video shared by Sky News at the London red carpet premiere of the film suggested that Blake
00:41:48was heavily involved in the making of Colleen Hoover's book adaptation. Dressed in an elegant
00:41:53floral outfit, Blake stated that she's not the type of actor who would act without producing.
00:41:57In her words, she said, you can't just put me in any clothes and give me any words and have me
00:42:00step in and transform. She admitted to feeling like an imposter before as she watched actors who
00:42:04could easily transform themselves on set like shapeshifters, but then she realized that the
00:42:08people she admired most were filmmakers or storytellers who are hands-on when it comes
00:42:12to writing and creating. She believes she belongs in the later category and she's proud to embrace
00:42:17that. A user from Twitter shared this video on the platform that suggested that Blake might seem to
00:42:21think that the public would ignore her old statements about the magnitude of her influence
00:42:25on the project as she claimed to be just an actor with no power or control in her lawsuit.
00:42:30Justin Baldoni has previously exposed an alleged text conversation between him and the actress
00:42:34and how she's pretty much in charge of her character's wardrobe on the set. In the same
00:42:38exchange, he also revealed that Blake reportedly permitted him to enter her trailer to rehearse
00:42:43while she was pumping milk. Blake's lawsuit against Justin was viewed by US Weekly with
00:42:47the outlet sharing in an article that the director allegedly appeared focused on things that he was
00:42:51not supposed to be focused on and doing things he wasn't supposed to be doing, but unfortunately I
00:42:55can't talk about the details here. Everything that Blake is saying Justin did he firmly denies and a
00:43:01lot of people are taking his side due to the fact that he did debunk some of the stuff that Blake's
00:43:05saying. He's also been a woman's rights activist for many years and he is a staunch feminist, so
00:43:10why would he decide right now would be a time to do all of the stuff that she said he did? The drama
00:43:16between the former co-stars continues to worsen as the days go by and it does not seem like a matter
00:43:21that would be settled instantaneously. So much more is going to come out in court and apparently
00:43:26Justin's team plans to release every single text message between the two. Looking through Blake
00:43:31Lively's past isn't shining such a great light on her. Let's look at some moments when Blake Lively's
00:43:36behavior went too far. First of all, congrats on your little bump. Congrats on your little bump.
00:43:42Although you may have believed that the Gossip Girl co-stars were closest friends, the reality
00:43:47couldn't be further from the truth. Before delivering her statement at Pallyfest in 2008,
00:43:52Blake Lively is shown in the rediscovered interview participating in a panel discussion
00:43:57with Leighton Meester and the other Gossip Girl cast members. She was disclosing the
00:44:02promises the producers of Gossip Girls had given her in order to guarantee her role as Serena on
00:44:07the show. She explained that in the books Chuck Bass had a pet monkey, something she wasn't keen
00:44:13on. So she admitted that she made them promise there would be no pet monkey. She continued,
00:44:21Chuck has a pet monkey with coordinating outfits, and I was like, I would love to be a part of the
00:44:26show, but I can't act with a monkey. She then pointed directly to Leighton and joked, well,
00:44:31I got a few of them. Leighton was offended by the remark, rightfully so, and Penn Badgley and
00:44:37Chase Crawford glanced at the ground awkwardly as the audience chuckled. When none of her co-stars
00:44:45laughed, she exclaimed, come on, it was a joke, lord have mercy. Not a very good joke. A tweet
00:44:52went viral which showed an image of Blake Lively giving a quote to a journalist where she says a
00:44:57term widely accepted to be not very kind to those who've transitioned. Blake Lively talked to Elle
00:45:02magazine about her hopes for her future children and what they might wear while she was filming
00:45:07Gossip Girl. The quote says, I hope to have a few girls one day. If not girls, they better be,
00:45:13because I have some amazing shoes and bags that need to be appreciated. Later in another video,
00:45:17she repeated the word. You read the gossip magazines and everybody is dating everyone.
00:45:22Everyone hates everyone. Everybody's had tons of plastic surgery and were actually men and
00:45:28it's just like you don't listen to the rumors. What is the next five years? Goodness gracious.
00:45:34At the Boone Hall Plantation in South Carolina, which housed nine worker huts during the owning
00:45:40of people, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds tied the knot in 2012. In an Instagram post from 2020,
00:45:46Blake and Ryan expressed their regret about the plantation wedding. They wrote,
00:45:50we're ashamed that in the past we've allowed ourselves to be uninformed about how deeply
00:45:55rooted systematic unrest is. We want to educate ourselves about other people's experiences and
00:46:01talk to our kids about everything, all of it, especially our own complicity. It turns out that
00:46:06Blake Lively has been making statements in interviews for years, in between all of the
00:46:11terrible It Ends With Us interviews. Journalist Kirstie Flaw shared the eight-year-old footage
00:46:16from when she interviewed Blake, admitting sitting down with Blake Lively and her co-star,
00:46:21Parker Posey, for Cafe Society in 2016, is the most uncomfortable interview situation I've ever
00:46:28experienced. Is it not okay to congratulate someone on their pregnancy or to ask another
00:46:32woman about costumes she's wearing in the film? When Kirstie tries to ask polite questions and
00:46:37make good comments to the two in the nightmare interview footage, Blake brusquely rejects her.
00:46:43She congratulates Blake Lively on her pregnancy, saying, congrats on your little bum. Then,
00:46:48even though Flaw isn't pregnant, Blake Lively responds to the journalist with the same remark,
00:46:53just super passive-aggressive. During an interview about It Ends With Us, the host
00:46:57asked Blake Lively how people might approach her regarding the film's delicate and deeply
00:47:03personal topics. He inquired, Most of us who are lucky enough to run into a celebrity in public
00:47:08get only a few brief moments to maybe speak to you guys. But for people who see this movie,
00:47:13who relate to the topics of this movie on a deeply personal level, they're really going
00:47:18to want to talk to you. This movie is going to affect people and they're going to want to tell
00:47:22you about their lives. So if someone understands the themes of this movie, they come across you
00:47:27in public and they want to talk to you, what's the best way for them to talk to you about this?
00:47:32She then joked about releasing her phone number to fans rather than taking the topic seriously,
00:47:37wondering why she wouldn't just location share at that point. In response, she said,
00:47:41That's like asking for my address or my phone number, location share. I could just location
00:47:46share you and then we could just, before she started trailing off while laughing.
00:47:50She continues, I'm a Virgo, so every time I'm like, are we talking logistics emotionally?
00:47:55Regarding her interview, one Reddit user shared their comments, writing,
00:47:59What the heck is wrong with her? This is just willful ignorance and lack of self-awareness
00:48:04from a fully grown woman. Is she even aware of what the movie is promoting? Does she know what
00:48:09it's about? The cognitive dissonance is off the charts at this point. She reduced the valid
00:48:14question the interviewer asked her to a flippant joke. I genuinely feel bad for her co-star,
00:48:19and you can clearly see he is uncomfortable, but since they've all thrown in their lot with Blake
00:48:24and her annoying husband, they are stuck with this mess. I honestly appreciate Justin for
00:48:29being the only person to address and tackle the DV themes on this press tour. Blake Lively gets
00:48:35caught in another lie on camera. You are teaching Justin how to pull you in. Where have you seen
00:48:40this? I don't think people realize how involved she was in this movie. She's a producer on the
00:48:44film from the beginning to the end. Wow. So one thing Blake wasn't truthful about was the fact
00:48:49that there was a professional on set there to help with romantic scenes, which was proven to be
00:48:54untrue. You caught your demons, spent seasons on the dark side of the moon. There's a long way for
00:49:01the It Ends With Us drama to go before we can pull the plug on it. Right from the get-go, the film
00:49:05was under the pin of the public eye for trying to romanticize the story about DV. Then came the
00:49:10promotions and Blake Lively's behavior and interviews was enough to make fans run as far as
00:49:14they could from the film. Now, even months after the film's release, drama has not left its side
00:49:19with the actress filing a lawsuit against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. Justin
00:49:23Baldoni and Blake Lively's situation just got crazier. Blake Lively is taking legal action
00:49:29against her It Ends With Us co-star, Justin Baldoni. In her complaint, Blake Lively had a lot
00:49:34to say about Justin Baldoni's behavior towards her and the involvement, or lack thereof, of
00:49:38professionals on set who were supposed to be there to help choreograph romantic scenes. You know,
00:49:42right when we started pre-production, we started searching for our intimacy coordinator and we
00:49:46ended up having two intimacy coordinators. Justin Baldoni hit back with his own side of the story,
00:49:50but there is still a lot to see before the case comes to a conclusion. Recently, a viral video
00:49:54from the film's promotion has resurfaced on social media where Blake Lively talked about
00:49:58romantic coordinators on the set of the film. Colleen Hoover, Blake Lively, and Brandon Sklenner
00:50:02sat down for an interview with Alexess Hollywood as the conversation shifted to the actress's
00:50:07romance with the leading actors. The interviewer pointed out how Lively was sometimes directing
00:50:11the romantic scenes on her own. I think Blake Lively's ready to direct. That's what I think.
00:50:16The interviewer also brought up behind-the-scenes clips which showed Blake teaching
00:50:20Justin how to pull her in for a scene. We're teaching Justin how to pull you in.
00:50:28As the interview resurfaced, people had a lot to say about Blake. From calling her entitled
00:50:35to insufferable, fans clearly have a strong opinion of Blake. This isn't all she was called
00:50:40either. Needless to say, Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni has got the entire world talking about
00:50:44who's right and who's wrong. Only time will tell how it ends for them. As this saga between Blake
00:50:49Lively and Justin Baldoni continues to unfold, it's clear that there's so much more to the story
00:50:53than meets the eye. From accusations of mishandled romantic scenes to ongoing legal battles. Justin
00:50:58Baldoni sues the New York Times for $250 million over the outlet's Blake Lively harassment story.
00:51:05Do you plan to sue Blake Lively? Absolutely. You will? Yes. It's hard to know who to believe.
00:51:10Blake's claims about the lack of professionals on set seem to be unraveling, especially with
00:51:14the resurfaced footage showing her actively directing scenes herself. Fans are split,
00:51:19with some backing Blake, others questioning her version of events. What's next for these two? Will
00:51:24the truth finally come out, or will we be left with more tangled stories and public back and
00:51:28forths? One thing's for sure, this is far from over, and the drama shows no signs of slowing
00:51:33down. As we wait for more updates, all we can do is sit back, grab our popcorn, and watch the
00:51:37fireworks. Blake Lively's got a lot to apologize for, and she seemingly doesn't want to, especially
00:51:43to that interviewer. Let me explain how Blake Lively refuses to apologize for being rude to
00:51:48an interviewer. Blake Lively hasn't apologized, according to the Entertainment Reporter, who
00:51:57almost quit her job after a nightmare interview went viral for all the wrong reasons.
00:52:06Kiersey Fla discussed the incident on her YouTube channel very recently. In 2016,
00:52:10the actress publicly complimented Lively on her little bump, only for Lively to coldly respond.
00:52:16Fla said that it took her a while to actually get over it. Fla has now disclosed that she is
00:52:21infertile. It affected me for a while, because it made me nervous when I was interviewing other
00:52:26people after that, and I blamed myself for it for a long time, because I felt like I did or
00:52:32said something wrong, the celebrity journalist shared. This comes right after her less-than-stellar
00:52:37press tour for her new movie, It Ends With Us. The interview between Ryan Reynolds and co-star
00:52:42Brandon Slenar for Blake Lively's It Ends With Us marketing was absurd.
00:52:46What are you doing? This isn't Deadpool. Why are you trying to be funny? One of Ryan Reynolds'
00:52:50Instagram followers wrote in response to the video. Fans of Blake, meantime, were baffled
00:52:55as to why there was never a video on her account talking about the concepts shown in the movie,
00:53:00because it's a pretty deep movie. As a result of the continuous debate concerning Blake's subpar
00:53:05marketing, Fla uploaded a video on YouTube titled The Blake Lively Interview That Made Me Want To
00:53:10Quit My Job. In an interview with ET, Blake talked excitedly about the vintage Britney Spears
00:53:15outfit she wore to the It Ends With Us premiere. Still, when Fla tried to talk to her about her
00:53:20Cafe Society attire, she got defensive. Everyone wants to talk about the clothes, but I wonder if
00:53:25they would ask the men about the clothes, said Blake, turning from Fla to her co-star, Parker
00:53:30Posey. That's the reason Fla waited so long to share a video of the sit-down, which featured
00:53:35Parker Posey, Lively's co-star from Cafe Society. When Fla posted the horrific interview, she said
00:53:40she hadn't read up on all the other stuff surrounding Lively and her new film, It Ends
00:53:44With Us, and it was just a coincidence. During their conversation, Fla believed that Lively was
00:53:50displaying mean girl energy, stating that it made her feel left out. She continued by expressing
00:53:55her gratitude to the thousands of people who had reached out to her with supportive notes
00:53:59ever since the sit-down became public. She asserted that Lively is not one of them.
00:54:03No one came out and apologized and they probably told her don't come out and say sorry,
00:54:07don't react, don't do anything. We'll take care of this for you. We'll just say that it's the
00:54:12journalist's fault and that you were offended by her and then we'll just plant some other good,
00:54:16positive stories. Theoretically, Fla said, I think that's the problem. Fla feels that many
00:54:22Hollywood A-listers don't own up to their mistakes because they're afraid that it's going to backfire
00:54:26or that it's going to make them look bad, noting it's time to change that. I think if Blake Lively
00:54:32would have come out in front of this, she said, things would have been very different. Blake has,
00:54:36nevertheless, shown that she is capable of expressing regret for her deeds. She regretted
00:54:41her quip about Kate Middleton being away from the public view and confessed that she and Ryan
00:54:45Reynolds made a mistake in their plantation wedding. Blake Lively is being called the new
00:54:50Amber Heard by so many fans and this is because Blake Lively has a reputation right now for being
00:54:56a mean girl and she, just like Amber Heard, has brought claims against a man for doing things to
00:55:03her without her consent and with ill intent. The big difference, though, is that it appears that
00:55:09Blake Lively has a ton of evidence that appears to completely support her claims against Justin
00:55:17Baldoni. A chorus of supporters growing behind actress Blake Lively against Justice Baldoni.
00:55:23In Amber Heard's case, she barely even had a case against Johnny Depp, let's be real. It's
00:55:29no surprise, though, that Justin Baldoni has a much more positive public image, similar to how
00:55:35Johnny Depp did when compared to Amber Heard during his case, but this might soon change
00:55:42in the case of Blake Lively. Her reputation might actually skyrocket and improve from here.
00:55:48Speaking of Amber Heard, Amber Heard herself had spoken out after hearing about these claims
00:55:56that Blake Lively brought up against Justin Baldoni.
00:56:06Blake Lively, by the way, says that Justin Baldoni tried to ruin her reputation
00:56:10purposely by spreading rumors about her. And get this, Justin Baldoni allegedly hired the
00:56:17same PR person that Johnny Depp, Amber Heard's ex-husband, used during their whole messy situation.
00:56:34Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying,
00:56:38a lie travels halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on.
00:56:43I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive.
00:56:49If you don't remember, back in June of 2022, a jury decided that Amber Heard had actually defamed
00:56:55Johnny Depp and he was given $15 million in damages, whereas Amber got $2 million in her
00:57:01counterclaim. Now, after the verdict, Amber Heard said it was a step back to a time when
00:57:07women who spoke up could be publicly embarrassed.
00:57:37Three years old at the time of recording this video, and now she's actually expecting her
00:57:42second child. Now, getting back to Blake Lively, for her situation, she shares four children with
00:57:48her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and she claims that Justin Baldoni showed her adult-natured videos
00:57:54and images of women and asked about how much she weighed while filming their movie based on
00:58:02Colleen Hoover's 2016 book, It Ends With Us. There's so many other things, we'll definitely
00:58:08have to dive into that in a separate video, but Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively's husband,
00:58:13apparently went to the meeting about Justin Baldoni's behavior, and Blake Lively said that
00:58:19Justin Baldoni used his crisis PR management team to change the story about their alleged
00:58:27on-set feud through social manipulation. And Justin Baldoni, of course, denies everything
00:58:34completely, calling the accusations shameful and totally false. He was later dropped by his talent
00:58:41agency as well. The attorney, Brian Friedman, who released the following statement, and he represents
00:58:48Justin Baldoni, says, Tag PR operated as any other crisis management firm would when hired by a
00:58:55client experiencing threats by two extremely powerful people with unlimited resources.
00:59:01The standard scenario planning Tag PR drafted proved unnecessary as audience found Lively's
00:59:08own actions, interviews, and marketing during the promotional tour distasteful and responded
00:59:14organically to that which the media themselves picked up on. It's ironic that the New York Times,
00:59:21through their effort to uncover an insidious PR effort, played directly into the hands of
00:59:27Lively's own dubious PR tactics by publishing leaked personal text exchanges that lack critical
00:59:35context, the very same tactics she accuses the firm of implementing. So pretty much in
00:59:43Justin Baldoni's defense, his PR team is saying that, hey, Blake Lively, she's doing the same
00:59:50thing. Why is she leaking, you know, this personal information and all these texts and context is
00:59:56lacking here? So she's literally doing to Justin Baldoni what she's accusing him of doing to her.
01:00:03So guys, this is definitely looking worse now for Justin than it is for Blake because we've seen
01:00:11all through 2024 how Blake Lively's popularity and likability plummeted. And it looks like she
01:00:19does have a case, though, in this case. And it looks like she was right all along, at least
01:00:26according to what the leaked texts say. You know, it looks like his PR team was bragging about doing
01:00:33a good job in hurting her image. But yeah, I guess we just have to wait and see. And one other thing
01:00:39I wanted to mention is that saying that Blake Lively is the new Amber Heard, well, that's yet
01:00:45to be determined. It looks like she does have a strong case in this one. And I have a feeling that
01:00:51this Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama is going to get very, very messy.
01:00:56These who support Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni are pretty surprising.
01:01:01From Amber Heard to Amy Schumer, plenty of Hollywood mainstays are lining up in support of
01:01:05Blake. Lively's famous friends and family now showing support, including her sisterhood of
01:01:11the Traveling Pants co-stars. The It Ends With Us drama is back and headed to court.
01:01:16We take it very, very seriously.
01:01:18Amber Heard, no stranger to high-profile legal stuff, has publicly expressed her support for
01:01:23Blake Lively amid the It Ends With Us lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
01:01:27Amber Heard is coming to Blake Lively's defense.
01:01:30After the Gossip Girl alum filed a legal complaint against Justin Baldoni.
01:01:34After news broke that Baldoni had hired the same PR team that worked with Johnny Depp during his
01:01:39infamous feud with Amber Heard, Amber Heard spoke out in a statement to NBC News on December 23rd,
01:01:442024. Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying,
01:01:50a lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on.
01:01:54Amber wrote, I saw this first hand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive.
01:01:59As she tells, I saw this first hand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive.
01:02:05Amber's words reflect her own experience during the tumultuous defamation trial
01:02:09with her ex-husband Johnny Depp, who in 2022 won a defamation suit against her
01:02:14and was awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages.
01:02:20The trial dominated headlines and social media,
01:02:22with Amber Heard enduring an intense wave of public scrutiny and online backlash.
01:02:28Whitney Cummings
01:02:29Whitney Cummings didn't just pick a side in the Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni drama,
01:02:34she unleashed a full-scale roast on TikTok, holding nothing back.
01:02:38In her scathing takedown, Whitney called out Justin for allegedly using his public persona
01:02:43as a feminist ally to cover questionable behavior.
01:02:46I don't like when guys, especially symmetrical ones, try to get points for being like
01:02:51a feminist or like an ally. Whitney quipped at the start of the video,
01:02:55When guys fight for women's rights, it's how they get to bed.
01:02:58The comedian's biting humor didn't stop there. She accused Justin of embodying what she dubbed
01:03:03big charity energy, insinuating that his visible support for various causes
01:03:08might be more about appearances than genuine commitment.
01:03:11Whitney even took a jab at Justin's work as an author, mocking his young adult self-help book,
01:03:16Boys Will Be Human, a get-real, gut-check guide to becoming the strongest,
01:03:21kindest, bravest person you can be. What a mouthful for a book.
01:03:25This is like a sociopath's idea of what the world needs, she said with a straight face
01:03:29while holding up a photo of the book. Whitney wrapped up her takedown by imagining
01:03:33Justin's future apology, predicting he'd blame it all on internalized misogyny,
01:03:38being too sensitive, and being in ketosis. Her sharp wit and no-holds-barred approach
01:03:43resonated with fans, many of whom praised her for tackling a serious issue with her
01:03:48signature comedic flair. Gwyneth Paltrow may not have made a grand statement,
01:03:52but her subtle show of support for Blake Lively spoke volumes. Shortly after the lawsuit made
01:03:57headlines, Gwyneth shared Blake's Blake Brown hair care brand on her Instagram stories, writing,
01:04:02�Just added to my Christmas wish list. On December 20th.�
01:04:05While some might brush this off as a simple product endorsement,
01:04:08fans were quick to connect the dots. The timing of the post was no coincidence,
01:04:12with many interpreting it as Gwyneth's quiet way of standing with Blake amidst the storm.
01:04:17Gwyneth Paltrow has long been a champion of women in Hollywood,
01:04:20and this thoughtful gesture didn't go unnoticed.
01:04:22Colleen Hoover
01:04:24Colleen Hoover, author of the It Ends With Us novel, was the first major name to publicly
01:04:29support Blake. On December 21st, Colleen posted a heartfelt message to Instagram Stories,
01:04:34�Blake Lively, you have been nothing but honest, kind, supportive, and patient
01:04:38since the day we met. Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change, never wilt.�
01:04:44But Colleen didn't stop there. Just one day later, she reposted a powerful statement from Blake's
01:04:50Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars, adding her own lengthy caption to express
01:04:54her admiration for Blake's strength. Blake herself acknowledged Colleen's unwavering
01:04:58support by liking the post. As the author behind the story at the center of this legal firestorm,
01:05:03Colleen's vocal backing of Blake carries a lot of weight,
01:05:06and shows just how much respect she has for the actress.
01:05:09Robin Lively
01:05:10Blake's older sister, Robin Lively, has always been one of her fiercest advocates,
01:05:14and this time was no different. On December 21st, Robin took to Instagram to demand justice for
01:05:19her sister, sharing a link to the New York Times article detailing Blake's accusations against
01:05:24Justin Baldoni. Robin's message was a clear and resounding call for accountability, and fans were
01:05:30quick to rally behind her. As a fellow actress, Robin knows all too well the challenges women
01:05:34face in the industry, and her outspoken support for Blake proves that family will always come first.
01:05:40Bart Johnson
01:05:41Bart Johnson, Robin's husband and Blake's brother-in-law,
01:05:44didn't hold back when it came to defending Blake. On December 21st,
01:05:47Bart took to Instagram to comment on the New York Times post about the lawsuit,
01:05:50writing,
01:05:51Her complaints were filed during the filming, on record, long before the public conflict.
01:05:55The cast unfollowed him for a reason. Bart didn't sugarcoat his feelings about Justin,
01:06:00referring to him as a fraud in a second post shared on X, formerly Twitter, on December 23rd.
01:06:05He puts on the costume of a hero, man bun and all, Bart wrote,
01:06:09slamming Justin's Man Enough podcast as theater full of faux humility.
01:06:14In his Instagram comments, Bart also clapped back at critics of Blake,
01:06:17calling out the hypocrisy of judging her for a few bad moments in interviews,
01:06:21while ignoring her decades of hard work and success.
01:06:24His unwavering defense of Blake showed just how deep the family loyalty runs.
01:06:29The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Cast
01:06:31Blake's Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants co-stars, America Ferreira,
01:06:35Amber Tamblyn, and Alexis Bleedle, proved that sisterhood isn't just for the screen.
01:06:40In a joint statement shared on December 22nd, the trio stood firmly behind Blake.
01:06:45As Blake's friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as
01:06:50she fights back against the reported campaign waged to ruin her reputation, they wrote.
01:06:55The actresses highlighted Blake's courage in asking for a safe workplace
01:06:58and condemned the alleged efforts to discredit her voice.
01:07:01They also called out the exploitation of survivors' stories,
01:07:05which they described as astounding hypocrisy.
01:07:08Their statement ended with an encouragement to fans to read Blake's full complaint,
01:07:12showing just how seriously they're taking this issue.
01:07:15Amy Schumer
01:07:16Comedian Amy Schumer wasted no time showing her support for Blake.
01:07:19On December 22nd, Amy posted a simple yet powerful message on her Instagram stories,
01:07:24I Believe Blake.
01:07:26Though brief, Amy's statement resonated with her followers,
01:07:29many of whom praised her for taking a clear and public stance.
01:07:32Known for her advocacy for women in Hollywood,
01:07:35Amy's backing of Blake was a natural extension of
01:07:37her commitment to standing up against injustice.
01:07:40Brandon Sclinar
01:07:41Brandon Sclinar, who starred alongside Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in
01:07:45It Ends With Us as Atlas, didn't hold back in showing his support for Blake.
01:07:49On December 23rd, the actor shared the New York Times article detailing Blake's lawsuit
01:07:54via Instagram, urging his followers to read her full complaint.
01:07:57For the love of God, read this, Brandon wrote,
01:08:00tagging Blake and adding a red heart emoji to show his solidarity.
01:08:04Fans of the film took notice, with many praising Brandon for standing with Blake so openly.
01:08:08As someone who worked closely with both leads, his decision to publicly take Blake's side
01:08:12speaks volumes about the dynamics behind the scenes.
01:08:15Michelle Marrone
01:08:16Italian actor Michelle Marrone made waves when he posted an emotional video on Instagram
01:08:21on December 23rd to defend Blake.
01:08:23It's usually not my thing to make those kinds of videos, but I think it's time to stand up
01:08:27for a person I really love, and this person is Blake Lively, Michelle shared.
01:08:32He revealed that he met Blake while working on A Simple Favor 2, and even during their
01:08:36time together, he could sense something wasn't right.
01:08:38I felt something was wrong, and I felt the pain, Michelle said, adding that the two had
01:08:43meaningful conversations while filming.
01:08:45The actor also expressed his frustration over the cruel and bad comments being directed
01:08:49at Blake, saying he was really tired of the negativity surrounding her.
01:08:53I personally met Blake during A Simple Favor 2, we shot this incredible film together,
01:08:58and I felt something was wrong.
01:09:01Michelle's heartfelt video struck a chord with fans, many of whom commended him for
01:09:05speaking out so passionately.
01:09:06Jenny Slate
01:09:07Jenny Slate, who appeared in It Ends With Us as Baldoni's on-screen sister, released
01:09:12a powerful statement on Today.com on December 23rd, voicing her support for Blake.
01:09:17As Blake Lively's castmate and friend, I voice my support as she takes action against
01:09:21those reported to have planned and carried out an attack on her reputation.
01:09:25Jenny stated,
01:09:26Blake is a leader, loyal friend, and a trusted source of emotional support for me and so
01:09:31many who know and love her.
01:09:33Jenny didn't mince words when describing the allegations against Justin Baldoni.
01:09:37What has been revealed about the movement on Blake is terribly dark and disturbing.
01:09:41She said,
01:09:42I commend my friend, I admire her bravery, and I stand by her side.
01:09:46Jenny's support is particularly significant given her close involvement with the project.
01:09:50Her public backing of Blake reinforces the idea that tensions behind the scenes were
01:09:54deeper than anyone initially realized.
01:09:56The things Justin Baldoni did to Blake Lively
01:09:59Adding Scenes
01:10:00According to Blake Lively's lawsuit, concerns about Justin Baldoni's creative decisions
01:10:05arose even before filming for It Ends With Us began.
01:10:08Blake strongly opposed his proposed addition of scenes, describing them as unnecessary.
01:10:13The legal documents included a specific request to halt further attempts to add elements to
01:10:18the film.
01:10:19This included a stipulation that no new scenes, depictions of certain acts, or on-camera
01:10:25completions involving Blake would be introduced beyond what had been approved when she initially
01:10:30signed on to the project.
01:10:31Blake also alleged that Justin initiated unwanted physical contact during their scenes.
01:10:36This included discussions of his own life and instances where consent may not have been
01:10:40respected.
01:10:40The lawsuit describes how Justin introduced physical aspects that had not been rehearsed,
01:10:45choreographed, or discussed with her in advance.
01:10:48For example, during one scene, Justin reportedly bit and sucked on Blake's lower lip and
01:10:54improvised multiple smooches during each take.
01:10:59Furthermore, he allegedly insisted on repeating the scene far more times than what would be
01:11:04typically required on a professional set, doing so without prior notice or her consent.
01:11:09Another incident involved Justin pressuring Blake to remove portions of her costume for
01:11:14a childbirth scene.
01:11:15He allegedly told her it was unrealistic for her character to remain that dressed up during
01:11:20labor, citing personal anecdotes about his wife doing the same during childbirth.
01:11:23Although Blake disagreed, she claims she ultimately felt forced to compromise by appearing that
01:11:28way for the scene.
01:11:29This dude needs serious help and probably a cell somewhere.
01:11:35Blake Lively's lawsuit also highlights instances of Justin's remarks and behaviors on set.
01:11:40A meeting was reportedly held in January 2024 to address her mounting concerns about
01:11:45the production.
01:11:46Her husband, Ryan Reynolds, attended alongside her to ensure her demands were addressed.
01:11:50Among the conditions discussed were requests to stop showing Blake weird videos or weird
01:11:56images of women to avoid mentioning Justin's alleged habits, and to cease conversations
01:12:01about conquests in front of Blake and the cast and crew.
01:12:04Additional boundaries included avoiding comments about Blake's size and refraining from bringing
01:12:09up personal topics, such as her father.
01:12:11Blake claims that the film's producer, Jamie Heath, also engaged in weirdo conduct.
01:12:16According to her, Heath once entered her trailer and watched her while her body makeup was
01:12:21being removed, despite her clear request for privacy.
01:12:24Both Justin and Heath allegedly entered her makeup trailer at other times while she was
01:12:28feeding her baby or not ready to be looked at, further adding to her woes.
01:12:33In response to Blake's complaints, the production company Wayfarer agreed to implement new safety
01:12:38measures.
01:12:38They issued a statement affirming their commitment to maintaining a secure work environment,
01:12:42even while noting differences in their perspectives during the incidents.
01:12:45Blake later acknowledged that the implementation of these changes had led to some improvement
01:12:50in on-set behavior by the spring.
01:12:52Breaking Character During Filming
01:12:53Another claim in the lawsuit involves an incident during a rooftop dance scene.
01:12:58While filming, Justin allegedly broke character to engage in behavior that Blake found strange.
01:13:03According to the lawsuit, he leaned forward and dragged his lips from her ear to her neck,
01:13:07commenting on how she smelled.
01:13:08This interaction was reportedly unscripted and had no connection to the scene or dialogue
01:13:13being filmed.
01:13:14The legal documents describe it as a personal gesture rather than an in-character action.
01:13:19When Blake objected to this behavior later, Justin reportedly dismissed her concerns,
01:13:23claiming he wasn't even attracted to her.
01:13:25Yeah, that'll do it, man.
01:13:27The Remarks He Made When She Was Postpartum
01:13:29Blake Lively also accuses Justin of making remarks about her size shortly after she had
01:13:34given birth to her fourth child.
01:13:36The lawsuit states that just weeks before filming, Justin contacted Blake's personal
01:13:41trainer without her knowledge.
01:13:42During this conversation, he allegedly implied that Blake needed to move a few sizes down
01:13:47the chart within two weeks, using a scene where he would need to lift her as justification.
01:13:51However, there was no such scene ever planned for the film.
01:13:55The situation worsened when Blake later contracted strep throat.
01:13:59According to her lawsuit, Justin suggested a health expert to help her recover, presenting
01:14:03it as a kind gesture.
01:14:05However, when Blake reviewed the privacy forms, she discovered that the expert was
01:14:09actually a size loss specialist, leading her to believe the suggestion was motivated by
01:14:14his ongoing focus on her appearance.
01:14:16Social Media Campaign To Ruin Her Reputation
01:14:19Blake's lawsuit also accuses Justin of orchestrating a deliberate campaign to harm her reputation
01:14:24through social media manipulation.
01:14:26The documents include thousands of text messages and emails obtained via subpoena, which allegedly
01:14:31revealed Justin's team collaborating with a management expert.
01:14:34One particularly alarming message involves a publicist discussing strategies to bury
01:14:39Blake's public image.
01:14:41Another aspect of this campaign allegedly involved astroturfing, a tactic where fake
01:14:45opinions are posted online to appear as though they came from real users.
01:14:49Justin also reportedly referred to online posts targeting other celebrities as inspiration
01:14:54for his campaign.
01:14:55In one instance, he referenced a thread accusing Hailey Bieber of being mean, describing it
01:15:00as the kind of narrative he wanted to achieve.
01:15:02Additionally, his team allegedly discussed using feminism as a tool, citing Taylor Swift
01:15:07as an example in their strategy.
01:15:08Amid this fallout, Justin is said to have altered his social media approach after the
01:15:12firm's premiere, shifting focus towards survivor advocacy and other themes relating to the
01:15:17movie content to rehabilitate his image.
01:15:19His team reportedly advised against such an abrupt change in strategy, but Justin insisted
01:15:25on continuing with the new narrative.
01:15:26Claiming Contact With Blake's Late Father
01:15:29This one is wild.
01:15:30Blake Lively alleges that Justin Baldoni engaged in behavior she couldn't even believe,
01:15:36including claims that he could communicate with her late father.
01:15:39Justin allegedly told her on multiple occasions that he had spoken with her father, Ernie
01:15:44Blake, who passed away in June 2021.
01:15:47According to the complaint, Blake found these statements deeply invasive, particularly given
01:15:51the personal nature of the loss.
01:15:53Excessive Physical Contact On Set
01:15:56The lawsuit states that both Justin and producer Jamie Heath frequently hugged or touched cast
01:16:01or crew members.
01:16:02Blake claims that when she or others avoided these interactions, the two men would respond
01:16:06with irritation or hostility.
01:16:08The result was described as an unpredictable and unwelcoming environment that made collaboration
01:16:14difficult for Blake and her team.
01:16:16Comments On Women's Appearance
01:16:17Blake alleges that Justin regularly referred to women in the workplace by certain adjectives,
01:16:22brushing off their discomfort with dismissive remarks.
01:16:25In one instance, he complimented a female cast member's leather pants as looking beyond
01:16:30nice.
01:16:30And when she objected, he excused the behavior by saying, I can say that because my wife
01:16:35is here.
01:16:35Is Justin Sane?
01:16:37Blake herself experienced similar comments.
01:16:40While wearing a low-cut dress under a coat for easily being able to feed her child, Justin
01:16:45allegedly pressured her to remove the coat on set, saying he wanted to see her outfit.
01:16:49According to Blake, when she refused, Justin described her appearance as good-looking and
01:16:53later sarcastically remarked, I guess I missed the HR meeting.
01:16:57Other female cast members reportedly shared similar experiences of unwanted remarks from
01:17:01Justin.
01:17:02Another Complaint
01:17:03The lawsuit cites additional complaints against Justin from other cast members.
01:17:07On May 29th, 2023, one actress reportedly filed a formal complaint about Justin's gross
01:17:13and unwanted comments.
01:17:14Earlier in the production, another actress raised concerns about his remarks on her appearance.
01:17:19While Justin initially acknowledged her concerns, Blake claims that the actress later
01:17:23confided in her, saying that she could no longer engage with him outside of scenes.
01:17:27Impact on Blake's Family
01:17:29Blake's legal documents describe the toll Justin's alleged behavior has taken on her,
01:17:33her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and their children.
01:17:36Blake reportedly had plenty of feelings that affected her ability to function in her personal
01:17:40and professional life.
01:17:41Her family, including her children, allegedly experienced significant upheaval due to the
01:17:46surrounding situation.
01:17:47Professional and Financial Damages
01:17:50Blake claims that the whole thing led to substantial professional setbacks.
01:17:54She withdrew from hosting the highly anticipated Saturday Night Live Season 50 premiere and
01:17:59cancelled key events, including a corporate engagement for her haircare line, Blake Brown
01:18:03Beauty.
01:18:04The lawsuit also alleges significant financial losses for her businesses.
01:18:08Initially, Blake Brown was reportedly Target's most successful haircare launch, but the social
01:18:12manipulation campaign allegedly caused sales to plummet by 56% to 78%.
01:18:18Additionally, Blake's other brands, Betty Buzz and Betty Booz, faced online trolling,
01:18:22forcing them to pause social media activity, which negatively impacted their business operations,
01:18:27as you can imagine.
01:19:47There shall be no more pressing by Justin Baldoni for Blake Lively to disclose her religious
01:20:13beliefs or unsolicited sharing of his.
01:20:16An intimacy coordinator must be present at all times when Blake Lively is on set in scenes
01:20:23with Justin Baldoni.
01:20:24No more personal, touching, or creepy comments by Justin Baldoni or James Heath to be tolerated
01:20:30by Blake Lively and or any of her employees, as well as any female cast or crew, without
01:20:37express consent.
01:20:39No more improvising of make-out scenes.
01:20:41All touch related to these scenes must be choreographed in advance with Blake Lively
01:20:47and an intimacy coordinator.
01:20:49No biting or sucking of lip without Blake Lively's consent.
01:20:54All romantic on-camera touch and conversation must be in character, not spoken from Justin
01:21:02Baldoni to Blake Lively personally.
01:21:04So guys, this is wild.
01:21:06This would mean that Justin Baldoni, he was actually taking a lot of liberty with Blake
01:21:12Lively on set, you know, maybe making moves at her.
01:21:15But there are a lot of reports when Blake Lively would hit back, they're saying that
01:21:21he just responded saying like, I'm not even attracted to you, you know, just kind of brushed
01:21:24her off, I guess to kind of excuse his actions and antics on set.
01:21:29But yeah, there's a ton of more rules.
01:21:31Let's keep going.
01:21:32Blake Lively has to have representative on set at all times and with a monitor during
01:21:39scenes involving not being dressed and activities relating to that or certain physical actions
01:21:45with Justin Baldoni.
01:21:47All actors participating with Blake Lively in certain scenes involving her being in any
01:21:52state of being without any clothing or simulated non-clothing scenes must be classified as
01:21:58active working actors, not friends of the director or producers, and must be pre-approved
01:22:04by Blake Lively.
01:22:06No more filming of any Blake Lively without anything on without a full executed SAG complaint
01:22:14rider in place.
01:22:16Any such footage already shot without this in place and indirect violation of SAG requirements
01:22:23may not be used without Blake Lively's and her legal representative's prior written consent.
01:22:29No monitors to be viewed or accessible on set or remotely during closed set scenes except
01:22:36by Blake Lively approved essential crew and personnel.
01:22:40No more entering, attempting to enter, interrupting, pressuring, or asking Blake Lively to enter
01:22:46her trailer or the makeup trailer by James Heath or Justin Baldoni while she is not in
01:22:53a state of being clothed for any reason.
01:22:56No more private multi-hour meetings in Blake Lively's trailer with Justin Baldoni crying
01:23:02with no outside Blake Lively appointed representative to monitor.
01:23:08No more pressing by Justin Baldoni to sage any of Blake Lively's employees.
01:23:14Wow guys this just gets weirder and creepier as it goes on.
01:23:19So Justin Baldoni like he thought he was some Casanova guy really just like barging into her
01:23:27her dressing room just like that just because he just thought he had the right to do that.
01:23:32Just imagine how uncomfortable Blake Lively would have felt if these claims are true.
01:23:38Like for her to actually list these strict rules and make these demands.
01:23:43Yeah something would have to have happened.
01:23:46All right just a few more guys stay with me.
01:23:49Engagement of a Blake Lively approved A-list stunt double to perform Lily in
01:23:55scenes with Justin Baldoni involving anything graphic.
01:23:58Blake Lively to perform only close-up work or work from a Blake Lively pre-approved shot list
01:24:05in scenes with Justin Baldoni involving acts that happen without consent.
01:24:11So yeah she's really really strict.
01:24:13She wants to stay on top of how close she actually gets with Justin like in real life.
01:24:19Of course yeah in movies they use stunt doubles and body doubles and they utilize close-up shots
01:24:25far away shots just to give the illusion that certain things are happening and it looks like
01:24:30Blake Lively just wanted to be on top of that because she was really uncomfortable in his
01:24:34presence.
01:24:35No more adding of adult related scenes by Blake Lively outside the scope of the script.
01:24:41Blake Lively approved when signing on to the project.
01:24:44No more asking or pressuring Blake Lively to cross physical picket lines.
01:24:49And finally the last rule I'll share is no more retaliatory behavior to Blake Lively
01:24:55for raising concerns or requesting safeguards.
01:24:59Wow guys so Justin Baldoni would literally try to extend the intimate scenes with Blake Lively
01:25:08like again and again and try to add in scenes and make stuff up just so that he can be in
01:25:14those scenes with her for longer periods of time.
01:25:17That is wild.