Ryan Reynolds Breaks Silence on Blake Lively’s Unsealed Texts

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Ryan Reynolds doesn’t regret getting involved in the It Ends With Us drama.

Following the release of private messages between Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, as part of a legal case against director Justin Baldoni, a spokesperson for Reynolds clarified his stance on the situation and the public disclosure of their personal communications.

The spokesperson told Puck News, as reported by People, that Ryan supported his wife, as any husband and father would. He witnessed her consistently and respectfully addressing sexual harassment, and was dismayed to see her face repercussions for it.

In fact, Ryan doubled down on his support for Blake, who he married in 2012.

The representative explained that Ryan actually feels he should have been even more upset. He strongly believes everyone deserves a safe and respectful work environment, free from harassment and any consequences for speaking up – for his wife and all others, both now and in the future.

TopMob News has contacted Ryan’s representative for a statement, but they haven’t responded yet. Justin has denied these accusations in the past.

Recently released documents revealed a conversation between Blake and Ryan Reynolds with Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso Damon. The couple was asked to view an advance copy of the film It Ends With Us.

Ryan shared that making this film was full of unexpected and wild moments, both during filming and behind the scenes. He hinted at a future project detailing the chaotic experience, saying the stories are already becoming Hollywood legend. He wrote this on May 17, 2024, according to Just Jared.

The award-winning actor suggested he and Blake—parents to James, 11, Inez, 9, Betty, 6, and Olin, 2—are planning a break from public life. He said they’ll likely be stepping back for at least a year and a half, possibly two years, or even permanently, joking that they’re going to spend their time playing pickleball.

Blake followed up by sharing details – which she described as “juicy stuff” – about Justin, whom she’s accused of sexual harassment during filming of the movie based on a book by Colleen Hoover. He has denied these accusations.

Honestly, reading my favorite actress’s account of making this movie broke my heart. Apparently, the director – who was also the costar, producer, financier, and head of the studio – had absolutely no idea what he was doing. And the worst part? He didn’t even realize he was bad, because he’s convinced he’s some kind of modern-day prophet thanks to being involved in a cult. She really emphasized that she wasn’t exaggerating any of it, and it just sounds like a truly awful experience. It’s terrifying to think this all really happened.

When Blake and Ryan shared that Justin supposedly commented on Leighton Meester’s post-pregnancy weight, Luciana reacted with strong disbelief, saying, “Seriously? He’s in so much trouble!”

Blake followed up by sharing details – which she described as “juicy stuff” – about Justin, whom she’s accused of sexual harassment during filming of the movie based on a book by Colleen Hoover. He has denied these accusations.

The actress said the movie was an incredibly difficult experience. She explained that the director, who also played a role, produced the film, provided the funding, and ran the studio, had no professional background. She added that he lacked good judgment and had an inflated ego, believing himself to be a modern-day prophet due to his involvement in a cult. She wished she could say she was exaggerating any of this.

Okay, so I just heard the most insane thing! Apparently, Blake and Ryan told Damon and Luciana that Justin supposedly asked about Serena’s weight after she had her baby, and Luciana lost it! She basically said, and I quote, ‘Sorry, but WHAT the actual fk?!’ and then declared Justin is ‘dead’ to her! I mean, can you believe the nerve?! I’m totally on Luciana’s side, honestly. It’s just…unacceptable!

Following the release of numerous previously confidential documents, Justin’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, publicly defended his client on January 21st.

As we’ve consistently maintained – and as shown in court filings and Sony’s communications regarding Ms. Lively’s actions – the evidence doesn’t back up her claims. The recently released messages clearly demonstrate the truth. We are confident the legal process will ultimately clear the names of Justin Baldoni and everyone involved.

For a complete timeline on the case, keep reading.

Four months after the movie version of Colleen Hoover’s book It Ends With Us came out, Blake Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) on December 20th, as reported by The New York Times. The complaint alleges misconduct by her co-star Justin Baldoni and others connected to his production company.

The complaint, obtained by TopMob News, names Baldoni, his company Wayfarer Studios, its CEO Jamey Heath, cofounder Steve Sarowitz, publicist Jennifer Abel, her company RWA Communications, crisis communications specialist Melissa Nathan, her company The Agency Group PR LLC (TAG), contractor Jed Wallace, and his company Street Relations Inc. as defendants.

Lively claims that Baldoni and those associated with Wayfarer launched a deliberate public relations campaign to retaliate after she raised concerns about inappropriate behavior on set. She states that she and other members of the cast and crew experienced behavior from Baldoni and Heath that was invasive, unwelcome, unprofessional, and sexually inappropriate.

The actress asserts that this alleged campaign caused significant personal and professional damage. The complaint details accusations including sexual harassment, retaliation, failure to address harassment, aiding and abetting harassment, breach of contract, intentional emotional distress, negligence, invasion of privacy, and interference with her career opportunities.

The following day, The New York Times published a story detailing what Lively claimed was a deliberate effort by Baldoni and his team to discredit her, referencing the complaint she filed with the CRD. The article included messages from Baldoni, his publicist Abel, and crisis communications specialist Nathan, all of which were part of Lively’s complaint. The New York Times also made the full court documents available on its website. Lively told the publication, “I hope my lawsuit exposes these harmful tactics used against people who report wrongdoing and helps protect others who might be targeted.”

Following Blake Lively’s public complaint, Bryan Freedman, the lawyer representing Antonio Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios, strongly refuted her claims. In a statement to The New York Times, Freedman called Lively’s accusations “shameful” and “categorically false,” suggesting they were a desperate attempt to repair her reputation after her own statements and actions during the film’s promotion sparked negative online reactions. He described the claims as intentionally sensational and designed to harm Baldoni and Wayfarer.

Freedman also defended Wayfarer’s decision to hire a crisis manager, explaining that this happened before the film’s marketing campaign even began. He further stated that Wayfarer representatives didn’t take any aggressive actions, only responding to media inquiries and monitoring social media to ensure accurate reporting. He emphasized that the released correspondence only showed internal planning and strategy, which is standard practice for public relations professionals, and didn’t prove any proactive attempts to damage Lively’s reputation.

Following a New York Times article published on December 21st, talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) ended its relationship with director Justin Baldoni, as confirmed by Ari Emanuel, CEO of WME’s parent company, Endeavor.

WME refuted claims that Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively’s husband, was the reason for the split. Baldoni later alleged in a lawsuit against The New York Times that Reynolds had pressured WME to drop him.

WME issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on January 1st, stating that Baldoni’s claim of pressure at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere is false. They confirmed that Baldoni’s former representative wasn’t even at the premiere and that neither Reynolds nor Lively ever pressured them to end their relationship with Baldoni.

Following Blake Lively’s legal complaint and a New York Times article detailing her allegations, several public figures publicly voiced their support. Colleen Hoover, author of It Ends With Us, shared a message on Instagram thanking Lively for her honesty, kindness, and patience, and encouraging others to read the Times article. Jenny Slate, who acted alongside Lively, released a statement to Today expressing her support for Lively as a friend and leader, and condemning the reported attack on her reputation. She praised Lively’s bravery and stood by her side. Brandon Sklenar, a co-star in the film, shared a link to the legal complaint published by The New York Times, urging people to read it. Lively also received a statement of solidarity from her Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants costars America Ferrera, Alexis Bledel, and Amber Tamblyn.

On December 23rd, Liz Plank announced she was leaving The Man Enough Podcast, which she co-hosted with Justin Baldoni and Heath. In an Instagram post, she thanked listeners for their trust and support, expressing her love for the community they built together over the past four years. While Plank didn’t explain her reasons for leaving, her departure came shortly after allegations against Baldoni and others at Wayfarer. She stated she remains dedicated to the values the podcast represented and believes everyone deserves better. Plank also indicated she would share more information later and continues to support those who speak out against injustice and hold people accountable.

Stephanie Jones, a former publicist for actor Baldoni, and her firm, Jonesworks LLC, are suing Baldoni, his company Wayfarer, and current publicists Abel and Nathan in New York. The lawsuit, reviewed by NBC News, claims Abel and Nathan secretly worked together for months to damage Jones and Jonesworks’ reputation, break contracts, and steal clients. They allegedly coordinated with Baldoni and Wayfarer to launch a negative media campaign against Baldoni’s co-star, then blamed Jones for the campaign despite her lack of involvement. According to Abel’s LinkedIn profile, she used to work at Jonesworks. The suit further alleges that Abel and Nathan are now falsely blaming Jones as their own misconduct is revealed, and are continuing to harm her professional reputation. Baldoni and Wayfarer, who are no longer clients of Jonesworks, are accused of breaking their contractual obligations and refusing to resolve the dispute through private arbitration. TopMob News has reached out to those named in the suit for comment.

Okay, so I’ve been following this whole thing closely, and Lively’s lawyers told Variety on December 23rd that they got those texts published in The New York Times by legally demanding them from Jonesworks. Apparently, the lawyer for Nathan, Abel, and even Baldoni’s team – Freedman – said none of his clients were asked for information. And get this – he’s planning to sue Jones for giving Abel’s private messages to Lively’s lawyers! It’s getting so messy, but I’m here for all the details!

On December 31st, Baldoni, Wayfarer, Heath, Sarowitz, Nathan, TAG, Abel, RWA Communications, and Street Relations filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times. The suit claims the newspaper falsely reported on their actions, alleging libel, invasion of privacy, fraud, and breach of contract.

The lawsuit stems from an article about accusations that the plaintiffs ran a smear campaign against someone after she raised concerns about potential misconduct. The plaintiffs deny these claims, stating the Times relied heavily on the accuser’s unproven statements and ignored evidence that contradicted them. They argue the accuser, not them, was the one who engaged in a deliberate smear campaign.

The New York Times stated they will strongly defend themselves against the lawsuit, asserting their reporting was thorough, responsible, and based on a review of thousands of documents, including accurately quoted text messages and emails.

That day, Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Entertainment, Heath Farrugia, Matthew Sarowitz, the production company It Ends With Us Movie LLC, Nathan Kane, his company TAG, and Abel Kane in New York.

The lawsuit, details of which were obtained by TopMob News, alleges sexual harassment, retaliation, and a failure to properly investigate and address harassment. It also includes claims of aiding and abetting harassment and retaliation, breach of contract, intentionally causing emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and a violation of privacy.

These allegations were initially outlined in a complaint Lively filed with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) earlier that month.

Regarding the lawsuit Baldoni and others filed against The New York Times (which did not name Lively as a defendant), Lively’s lawyers stated to TopMob that her claims remain unchanged. They argued that Baldoni’s lawsuit incorrectly suggests Lively’s CRD complaint was a tactic to avoid suing him and that she never intended to pursue legal action. They pointed to her newly filed federal complaint as proof that this claim is false.

Following their lawsuit against The New York Times, Baldoni and his team indicated they intend to pursue further legal action. Court documents revealed they believe others were also involved and warned this won’t be their final case. In a January 2nd interview with NBC News, Baldoni and his lawyer, Freedman, confirmed they definitely plan to sue Blake Lively as well.

The controversy surrounding Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continued to gain attention online. Some social media users suggested that Blake’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, subtly mocked Baldoni in his upcoming movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, through the character Nicepool. While Reynolds hasn’t addressed these rumors, Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, did speak out. In an interview on The Megyn Kelly Show posted on YouTube January 7th, Freedman stated that if someone’s wife is sexually harassed, the appropriate response isn’t to make fun of the alleged harasser. Instead, he emphasized the importance of taking the situation seriously, filing complaints with HR, and following proper legal procedures, rather than turning it into a joke.

Lively’s lawyers stated that since she filed her lawsuit, she has faced further negative attacks. They emphasized that her case, which alleges sexual harassment and retaliation, is based on solid evidence and isn’t a simple disagreement or a matter of differing opinions. According to the lawyers, Wayfarer and those connected to it have been illegally attempting to discredit Lively after she tried to ensure a safe work environment on a film set.

The legal team also cautioned against common tactics used to dismiss harassment claims, such as blaming the victim or portraying the harasser as the injured party. They stressed that these approaches downplay serious misconduct and that media statements won’t protect those accused. They intend to fully pursue Lively’s claims in court, reminding everyone that sexual harassment and retaliation are illegal in any workplace.

In a statement to TopMob, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Freedman, pointed out the irony of Blake Lively accusing Baldoni of using the media to his advantage, considering her team allegedly sent heavily edited documents to The New York Times before even filing their complaint.

Freedman also stated they are releasing evidence demonstrating a pattern of bullying and threats aimed at taking control of the film, adding that this behavior aligns with Lively’s past actions of using others to deliver threats and get her way. He claims they have ample proof to support their claims.

On January 16th, Heath Baldoni, Wayfarer, publicist Abel, crisis communication specialist Nathan, and the production company It Ends With Us Movie LLC filed a lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s publicist Leslie Sloane, and Sloane’s firm, Vision PR.

The suit, obtained by TopMob News, alleges civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy against all defendants. Lively and Reynolds are specifically accused of breaching an implied agreement to act in good faith and interfering with business relationships and potential profits.

The plaintiffs deny Lively’s claims of sexual harassment and a retaliatory campaign. They claim Lively took control of the It Ends With Us film and, with the help of Reynolds, Sloane, and others, attempted to damage their reputations in the media following criticism of the film’s marketing. Lively maintains she followed Sony’s marketing plan.

The lawsuit further alleges the defendants collaborated with The New York Times to publish a damaging and false news report, though the outlet defends its reporting.

In a statement to TopMob, Freedman asserted that Blake Lively was either misinformed by her team or intentionally misrepresented the truth.

Lively’s lawyers have responded to a lawsuit filed against her, calling it a common tactic used by abusers. They claim Baldoni is attempting to portray Lively as the aggressor, alleging she took over creative control and caused issues with the cast, after she reported sexual harassment and retaliation.

The legal team asserts that evidence will demonstrate others also had negative experiences with Baldoni and the production company, and that Sony specifically asked Lively to oversee the final cut of the film, which ultimately proved successful.

They strongly criticized Baldoni’s reaction to the harassment claims, accusing him of blaming Lively and focusing on her actions rather than addressing the abuse itself. The lawyers stated that this tactic is a desperate attempt to deflect from the evidence and will ultimately fail, echoing a pattern where abusers deny wrongdoing, attack the victim, and attempt to reverse the roles of abuser and victim.

Lawyers for actor Justin Baldoni have released footage from the set of It Ends With Us, arguing it disproves claims made by his co-star, Blake Lively. They state the scene was meant to portray a developing romance and that both actors behaved professionally and respectfully.

However, Lively’s lawyers disagree, claiming the video actually supports her account of events. They assert that Baldoni improvised all of his actions without prior discussion or her consent.

According to Lively’s team, the video shows her repeatedly trying to create distance and requesting they simply have a verbal exchange. They believe any woman who has experienced inappropriate touching at work will recognize the discomfort Lively displays.

The couple asked the judge handling their case to prevent Freedman, the lead lawyer for the opposing side, from making public statements, hoping to ensure a fair legal process.

A seven-minute voice memo reportedly sent by director Baldoni to actress Lively during the making of It Ends With Us was released online. The memo appears to discuss a rooftop scene Lively had revised for the film and how those changes were brought to him in a meeting with Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and Taylor Swift.

Baldoni told Lively, “We should all have friends like that, especially considering how incredibly creative you two are.” He went on to say that the three of them together were amazing.

In the recording, Baldoni also seemed to apologize for not initially being enthusiastic about her revised script, admitting, “I messed up. I’ll always own up to and apologize for my mistakes.”

A court date of March 9, 2026, was scheduled one month after Lively officially sued Baldoni.

According to documents obtained by TopMob News, Stephen Baldoni has updated his lawsuit against Bethenny Frankel, her associates, and her PR firm, Vision PR. The updated filing now also names The New York Times. Baldoni claims Frankel and her team spent months secretly working together to provide false information to the Times. He alleges the newspaper selectively used and changed their communications, removing important context and intentionally editing them to be misleading.

Baldoni published a website detailing his lawsuit against Lively, including the latest version of his legal complaint and a chronological overview of key events. This overview featured what Baldoni claimed were screenshots of text conversations between Lively, Reynolds, and himself.

The website went live just a month after Baldoni’s legal team announced their intention to publicly share all text messages between the parties involved.

In an interview with NBC News on January 2nd, Baldoni’s attorney stated they wanted to make all evidence available so the public could draw their own conclusions about the case.

I’ve been following this whole thing with Justin Baldoni and Colleen Hoover’s ‘It Ends With Us’ movie, and it’s just getting more and more insane! Apparently, my queen, Lively, wasn’t the only one who felt super uncomfortable with Baldoni on set. Her lawyers just filed something saying two other women who worked on the movie also felt the same way! They said it all happened starting in May 2023, and the crazy part is, Baldoni knew! He actually acknowledged the complaints in writing at the time! Can you believe it? They’re saying he’s trying to spin it like it never happened, but there’s proof! It’s so frustrating because Lively says these women are willing to testify, but they’re scared to come forward because of all the threats and harassment from Baldoni’s team. His lawyer, Freedman, is trying to dismiss it all as just rumors, claiming these women don’t even want to support Lively anymore, but I know that’s a lie! They’re just terrified, and I’m so angry for them and for Lively! I just want the truth to come out!

Following accusations from Baldoni that Sloane spread false and damaging rumors painting him as a “sexual predator” and ran a negative campaign at Lively’s behest, Sloane requested the lawsuit be dismissed.

According to legal documents obtained by TopMob News, Sloane’s lawyer claims the accusations against her are unfounded and that she was brought into the lawsuit only to divert attention from the claims made by Lively.

Lively hired Nick Shapiro, a former Deputy Chief of Staff for the CIA, to help with the legal strategy for the sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit happening in New York. Willkie Farr & Gallagher, a law firm working on the case, told Variety about the hire on February 28th.

David Shapiro started his career with the CIA from 2013 to 2015, serving during the Obama administration. He later held leadership roles at Visa, overseeing global security and communications, and at Airbnb, where he led crisis management. After three years at Airbnb, he established his own company, 10th Avenue Consulting LLC.

According to documents received by TopMob News, The New York Times has asked a court to dismiss them from the $400 million lawsuit. The lawsuit also involves Lively, Baldoni, and the company Sloane and Sloane.

In a court filing, the newspaper claimed that Baldoni’s team was presenting a biased story that had attracted significant media attention, but insisted that The Times shouldn’t be involved in the conflict. According to court documents obtained by Deadline, The New York Times’ lawyers also pointed out that Baldoni and his associates at Wayfarer initially filed a $250 million lawsuit against the newspaper, which was later dropped when they increased the claim to $400 million and added The New York Times as a defendant.

U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman has temporarily paused the exchange of information and documents in a case brought against The New York Times, following the newspaper’s request. According to documents obtained by TopMob News, the judge agreed to halt the process while he reviews The New York Times’ motion to dismiss the case.

Judge Liman stated that the newspaper demonstrated a strong likelihood of success in its request to dismiss the lawsuit, presenting “substantial grounds” for doing so. He also indicated that delaying the case with a pause in information gathering wouldn’t unfairly harm the opposing side, Baldoni’s team.

A spokesperson for The New York Times told TopMob News that they were pleased with the court’s decision, stating it acknowledges the important First Amendment principles at stake and prevents Mr. Baldoni from unnecessarily burdening the newspaper with requests in a case they believe is without merit.

Following accusations from Baldoni that Lively was using her friendship with Taylor Swift to gain more control over the film adaptation of It Ends With Us—and after Baldoni’s lawyers attempted to subpoena Swift—a spokesperson for the singer responded.

A spokesperson confirmed to TopMob News on May 9th that Taylor Swift had absolutely no involvement in the movie. This includes not being present during filming, having no say in casting or the creative process, and not contributing to the music or editing of the film.

Taylor Swift allowed the filmmakers to use her song, ‘My Tears Ricochet,’ which is all she did for the film – 19 other artists also licensed music for it. Her team believes this legal request for documents is simply an attempt to generate publicity and sensationalize the case by using her name, rather than focusing on the actual issues.

Baldoni’s attorneys withdrew their request later that month, per Lively’s legal team.

The judge threw out the lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, their publicist Sloane, Sloane’s company Vision PR, and The New York Times. The judge determined that Baldoni and his lawyers didn’t provide enough evidence to support claims of defamation or illegal pressure.

After the lawsuit against her was dropped, Lively spoke on Instagram about how damaging these kinds of cases can be. She explained that while she was able to win, many people don’t have the money or support to defend themselves against similar claims, and the experience can be deeply upsetting.

She expressed her love and thanks to everyone who supported her, both those she knew and those she didn’t. She promised to always be grateful for and fight for them.

According to Baldoni’s lawyer, Lively’s claim of winning is inaccurate.

The lawyer stated that this case centers around false claims of sexual harassment, subsequent retaliation, and a fabricated attempt to damage Ms. Lively’s reputation. He pointed out that Ms. Lively’s legal team themselves admit the alleged smear campaign can’t be traced, because it simply didn’t occur.

Lively gave a deposition at her lawyers’ office in New York. While some news outlets described it as a tense confrontation between Lively and Baldoni, her legal team later formally objected to reports suggesting she required a large group of witnesses to support her testimony.

According to Lively’s lawyer, Baldoni was present in the room with the other people she was suing, and their lawyers, too.

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