Evidence of Text Messages Reveals Ryan Reynolds Confronts Justin Baldoni Over Comments Towards Blake Lively

Recently released records from Justin Baldoni and his legal representatives have illuminated a tense dispute that took place during the preliminary stages of “It Ends With Us.”

These new details have added further intricacy to the ongoing legal battle between the two parties. Blake Lively has accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior and harassment, while Baldoni has countered with allegations of defamation and manipulation.

In response to Lively’s claims, Baldoni has launched a website dedicated to presenting his side of the story. The website features in-depth legal paperwork and recently discovered evidence that Baldoni argues contradicts Lively’s version of events.

One of the most contentious disputes centers around a lift sequence that was removed from the final film, a decision Baldoni claims was forced upon him by Lively and Ryan Reynolds.

According to the case timeline, on April 22, 2023, Baldoni reached out to his personal trainer, who is also a close friend of Lively, to ask about her weight. His reason, according to the documents, was to properly train his back muscles for a lift sequence in which his character, Ryle, lifts Lively’s Lily in a key romantic moment.

Given Baldoni’s history of back injuries, including multiple bulging discs and chronic pain, he claims this inquiry was purely a safety measure to ensure that the stunt was executed properly without risk to himself or Lively.

Despite this, Lively later claimed in her lawsuit that the scene never existed in the film. However, Baldoni’s legal team has provided evidence, including script pages and rehearsal footage, showing that the lift sequence was planned and rehearsed with a stunt double before it was ultimately cut from the film.

Just days later, Baldoni was summoned to Lively’s New York penthouse, where he was met with a furious Ryan Reynolds and accused of “fat-shaming” the actress. According to Baldoni, Reynolds aggressively confronted him, demanding, “How dare you f-cking ask about my wife’s weight? What’s wrong with you?”

Baldoni claims he was so shocked by the hostility of the conversation that he felt compelled to repeatedly apologize despite believing his question was reasonable and necessary for the scene.

According to the docs, the “Deadpool” actor demanded that the lift scene be removed entirely. Lively later echoed this demand, stating in her legal complaint that the scene wasn’t even in the film, a claim Baldoni now disputes with evidence.

The confrontation reportedly escalated further when Lively issued an ultimatum, telling Baldoni, “If you can’t get on board with how I work, you still have two weeks to recast me.”

Baldoni’s legal team argues that this was not a legitimate option, as the film was already halfway through production. Removing Lively at that stage would have led to millions of dollars in financial losses, jeopardized Baldoni’s relationship with Sony (the film’s distributor), and caused severe reputational damage.

Baldoni’s lawsuit claims that this incident marked the beginning of a pattern where he was repeatedly forced to comply with Lively’s demands due to a lack of viable alternatives. While Lively has framed the situation as a workplace dispute involving harassment and discomfort, Baldoni insists that he was placed in an impossible position, where acquiescing was his only option.

As the March 9, 2026, trial date looms, both sides are doubling down on their narratives, with new evidence surfacing at every turn. With text messages, rehearsal footage, and legal documents now public, the dispute between Baldoni, Lively, and Reynolds has only escalated further, leaving many wondering what new revelations may emerge before the case reaches court.

One thing is certain: the legal war over “It Ends With Us” is far from over.