The legal dispute between Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively against their mutual co-star Justin Baldoni has now reached its peak. On March 18th, Tuesday, Reynolds and his lawyers submitted a motion to dismiss Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit, adding some intense counter-accusations into the fray.
The heart of the disagreement between Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni revolves around Baldoni’s accusation that Reynolds called him a “predator” in private conversations. Baldoni maintains that this label harmed his standing, especially with the ongoing controversy surrounding the filming of “It Ends With Us“. However, Reynolds’ legal team has made it known they are unwilling to yield on the matter.
In their motion, lawyers Mike Gottlieb and Esra Hudson stated that Mr. Baldoni’s case appears to hinge on claims that Mr. Reynolds called him a ‘predator.’ However, they pointed out a challenge: this isn’t considered defamation unless it can be proven that Mr. Reynolds didn’t genuinely believe the statement to be true. The complaint doesn’t provide evidence of this, instead suggesting that Mr. Reynolds holds this belief sincerely.
Reynolds’ statement also points to accusations made by his wife, Blake Lively, who has alleged inappropriate behavior and retaliation from Baldoni on the set of “It Ends With Us”. Lively’s revised lawsuit, filed in February, now includes claims that two unidentified female co-stars are ready to corroborate these allegations.
Reynolds’ Team: Baldoni Attacking Reynolds for ‘Living the Values’ Baldoni Claims to Stand For
A representative from Reynolds firmly countered Baldoni’s lawsuit, characterizing it as an unwarranted attack aimed at accusing Reynolds of violating the same values that Baldoni openly champions.
The representative stated, “The allegations levied against Mr. Reynolds essentially constitute a collection of criticisms designed to embarrass him for being the man that Mr. Baldoni has constructed his image around, pretending to be.” Regarding Mr. Reynolds, the representative added, “He is ‘self-assured enough to hear’ the women in his life.
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The Ryan Reynolds Justin Baldoni dispute is one of the most heated in Hollywood right now, and Reynolds’ camp made it clear they plan to recover legal costs, specifically pointing out Baldoni backer and billionaire Steve Sarowitz.
“We look forward to this lawsuit being dismissed and to collecting on Steve Sarowitz’s $100 million pledge by recovering Mr. Reynolds’ costs and attorneys’ fees incurred to toss this frivolous case,” the spokesperson added.
The Nicepool Controversy: More Fuel to the Fire
Leaving out the Ryan Reynolds Justin Baldoni legal battle aside for a moment, it’s worth revisiting the ongoing speculation about whether Reynolds and Lively subtly mocked Baldoni through the character of Nicepool in the Deadpool films.
Fans and critics have long suspected that this character was a veiled jab at Baldoni, and the evidence seems to support their theory.
In one scene removed from the final cut, it’s shown that Nicepool playfully suggested starting a podcast to cash in on the women’s movement – a wink to Baldoni’s actual Man Enough podcast. The over-the-top “male feminist” character of Nicepool, his arrogant demeanor, and long hair appear to mimic Baldoni’s public persona. Furthermore, during the film’s dramatic ending, Nicepool is killed by Lively right outside a flower shop – interestingly enough, the same location featured prominently in It Ends With Us.
Lawyer for Baldoni, Bryan Freedman, asserts that the events aren’t mere coincidences, implying they have a connection to Justin. He further explains, “It’s clear that it involves Justin. Joking about mistreatment isn’t appropriate when dealing with a serious matter like this.
Where the Ryan Reynolds/Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni Legal Battle Stands
As Reynolds’ motion to dismiss and Lively’s lawsuits progress, the next phase in the Ryan Reynolds vs Justin Baldoni dispute will unfold in courts throughout the upcoming year. They decided against pre-trial mediation earlier this year, and trials are scheduled for March 2026.
In the past few months, there’s been a significant change in public opinion, particularly after Baldoni unveiled his platform filled with text messages, emails, and a timeline that contradicted the commonly held story. Simultaneously, the criticism against Lively escalated when Amazon restricted likes and comments on her Another Simple Favor trailer due to strong negative feedback.
Justin Baldoni in the film It Ends With Us – YouTube, Sony Pictures Entertainment
In legal documents, Reynolds has labeled Baldoni as a “predator,” and is seeking to dismiss the case. This escalates the conflict between Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Justin Baldoni to unprecedented levels.
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2025-03-19 18:55