As the legal feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni continues to unfold, TikTok users have found an unexpected and hilarious comparison to the drama during an episode of “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”
A TikTok user shared a clip from the children’s animated series, drawing surprising parallels between the show’s storyline and the real-life tensions between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who directed “It Ends With Us.”
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The ‘Clifford’ Clip That Has Fans Talking About The Blake Lively Legal Drama
In a post shared on Monday, the TikToker @cake_n_tyla captioned the clip, “POV: If Blake Lively watched this episode of ‘Clifford,’ she could have saved $400M!”
The episode, titled “Making A Movie!”, features a scene where Emily Elizabeth, one of the show’s main characters, checks in on her friend Sam, who appears visibly frustrated.
“Oh no, Sam, are you okay?” Emily Elizabeth asks, to which Sam replies, “I’m just… I mean, I’m the director. I had everything planned out for my movie, and well, you sort of just took over.”
Emily Elizabeth then apologizes, saying, “I’m sorry, Sam. I was just trying to help.”
Sam responds, “I know, but the director is the leader.”
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Realizing her mistake, Emily Elizabeth admits, “You’re right, I did take over, I’m sorry. And you know, Sam, I am not a very good director.”
The dialogue instantly reminded fans of the rumored on-set power struggle between Lively and Baldoni, which has since escalated into a high-profile $400 million legal battle.
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TikTok Users Can’t Get Over The Similarities Between ‘Clifford’ And Blake Lively
The internet wasted no time drawing comparisons between the “Clifford” clip and the reported tensions behind the scenes of “It Ends With Us.”
One TikTok user joked, “This should be Blake Lively’s public apology.”
Another added, “The entire lawsuit explained in 15 seconds. I like it.”
“‘And YOU KNOW WHAT?? I’m NOT a very good director’ TOOK ME OUT,” someone else exclaimed.
“The entire lawsuit explained in 15 seconds. I like it,” another chimed in.
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Is ‘Clifford’ The New’ Simpsons’?
The theory quickly gained momentum, with some viewers even questioning whether the children’s show had somehow predicted the future.
“Who wrote that episode? Do they know her?” one person asked.
Another user admitted, “Oddly specific. I’m wheezing.”
“‘Clifford’ is the new ‘Simpsons’!!” one person declared, while another agreed, “Maybe ‘Clifford’ is the new ‘Simpsons’ at being able to predict the future.”
While TikTok users are having fun with the “Clifford” comparison, the real legal battle between Lively and Baldoni is far from a joke.
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The Real-Life Drama Between Lively And Baldoni
Rumors of behind-the-scenes tension plagued the release of “It Ends With Us,” with reports that Lively and Baldoni avoided each other during the promotional tour. Lively was also called out for her “tone-deaf” behavior in interviews, as the film’s dark subject matter clashed with some of her promotional comments.
In December 2024, Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and orchestrating a PR campaign to damage her reputation. In response, Baldoni counter-sued both Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for $400 million, alleging they attempted to “destroy” his career.
Baldoni also filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, claiming the outlet published inaccurate reports about his alleged misconduct.
Baldoni Fights Back With ‘Receipts’
As the legal battle rages on, Baldoni has taken aggressive steps to defend himself, releasing unedited footage from “It Ends With Us,” along with voice notes and text messages between him and Lively. He also launched a website dedicated to refuting her claims, a move that led Lively and Reynolds to file for a gag order in an effort to restrict further disclosures.
One particular text conversation surfaced in Baldoni’s defense, detailing suggested changes Lively wanted to make to a pivotal scene in the film.
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The scene in question takes place on a rooftop and serves as a crucial moment in the relationship between Lively’s character, Lily, and Baldoni’s character, Ryle. Their first meeting sets the stage for their turbulent love story, and Lively’s alleged edits have now become a focal point in the case.
With the lawsuit set to go to trial in 2026, it remains to be seen whether Baldoni’s evidence will hold weight in court or if this legal feud will continue playing out just as dramatically as the film itself.
