11 Bombshell Text Messages: What Justin Baldoni’s Leaked Texts Really Say About The Blake Lively Lawsuit
The ongoing legal battle between co-stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has escalated dramatically as of December 22, 2025, with the public release of hundreds of private text messages and an amended complaint. These texts, which were filed as evidence in Baldoni’s lawsuit, aim to provide "key context" that he alleges was omitted from Lively’s initial claims. The messages paint a complex picture of the professional and personal dynamics on the set of the highly-anticipated film adaptation, It Ends with Us, involving not just the two leads but also Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, and actor Rainn Wilson. The revelations have sent shockwaves through Hollywood, turning a book adaptation into one of the industry's most high-profile legal feuds.
The core of the controversy centers on Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against Lively and others, which was filed to counter claims of sexual harassment and an alleged "smear campaign" against him and his production company, Wayfarer Studios. The recently disclosed text messages are Baldoni's primary defense, offering a direct look into the interactions that he argues prove his innocence and demonstrate a pattern of behavior from Lively intended to gain creative and financial control over the film project. The legal filings are now consolidated, forcing a public reckoning with the private communications between some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Justin Baldoni: Biography and Profile Overview
Justin Baldoni is an American actor, director, and filmmaker known for his work both in front of and behind the camera. His career is notable for its focus on social impact and challenging traditional notions of masculinity, a theme that ironically complicates the current allegations against him.
- Full Name: Justin Louis Baldoni
- Date of Birth: January 24, 1984
- Age (as of 2025): 41
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Spouse: Emily Baldoni (née Foxler) (m. 2013)
- Children: Two (a daughter and a son)
- Notable Acting Roles: Rafael Solano in Jane the Virgin (2014–2019), Kyle in Five Feet Apart (2019), Ryle Kincaid in It Ends with Us (Upcoming).
- Directing/Producing: Five Feet Apart, Clouds, The Wayfarer Foundation (Co-founder), Wayfarer Studios (Co-founder).
- Podcast: Host of Man Enough, a podcast and movement dedicated to exploring what it means to be a man in today's world.
- Current Controversy: Lawsuit against Blake Lively and others related to the production of It Ends with Us, involving counter-claims of sexual harassment and smear tactics.
The Bombshell Texts: Unpacking the Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Exchanges
The most explosive revelations come from the text message threads between Baldoni and Blake Lively, and a separate exchange involving Ryan Reynolds. Baldoni's legal team released these messages to argue that Lively's claims of discomfort or harassment are contradicted by her own enthusiastic and professional communications.
Texts Allegedly Showing Professional Camaraderie
Baldoni’s complaint includes texts from June 2023 that he argues demonstrate a close, professional working relationship, directly refuting the atmosphere described in Lively’s claims.
- The Trailer Rehearsal Invite: One text allegedly shows Lively inviting Baldoni into her personal trailer to rehearse lines while she was pumping breast milk. Baldoni's legal team uses this to show she willingly asked him into her personal space.
- Rooftop Scene Discussion: A message from April 8, 2023, is said to discuss the infamous rooftop scene in It Ends with Us, where Lively allegedly wrote to Baldoni, "I..." (the full context of this quote is highly scrutinized).
- Character Comparisons: Another text allegedly shows Lively comparing herself to the character Khaleesi from Game of Thrones, suggesting a level of comfort and shared professional banter.
The Confrontation and Ryan Reynolds’ Involvement
A specific text message, dated January 5, 2024, sent by Baldoni to actor Rainn Wilson (of The Office fame), details Baldoni's reaction to being confronted by Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively’s husband.
- Baldoni’s Message to Rainn Wilson: In the group chat, Baldoni reflects on an incident from the previous night, stating that "The word creepy and abuse were used in reference to me in my behavior." He continues, "I was then given the words of what to say," suggesting he was pressured into a specific response.
- Aggressive Tone Claim: According to legal documents, Baldoni claimed that the "tone from Reynolds and Lively was so aggressive" that he felt he had no choice but to offer "repeated (and unearned) apologies."
The Consolidated Lawsuit and Counter-Claims
The legal battle is no longer two separate filings but a consolidated, high-stakes fight. Lively initially filed a complaint, followed by Baldoni’s massive $400 million suit against Lively, her PR team, and others, including lead producer Jamey Heath and crisis publicist Jennifer Abel.
The Smear Campaign Allegation
Baldoni's lawsuit is fundamentally a counter-claim against what he alleges was a targeted "smear campaign" launched against him and Wayfarer Studios. He claims this was initiated after Lively reported on-set sexual misconduct, which he argues was a pretext to gain creative and financial leverage over the film.
- Baldoni's Defense: By releasing hundreds of pages of texts and emails via a dedicated website, Baldoni is attempting to "expose" Lively’s claims and clear his name. The documents include an "Amended Complaint" detailing his grievances.
- Lively's Position: Lively's legal team has maintained that Baldoni and his team ran a vicious campaign against her when he discovered she was reporting on-set issues. Her team has filed sanctions against Baldoni's team.
The Role of Rainn Wilson's Texts
Actor Rainn Wilson, a long-time collaborator and friend of Baldoni, was also drawn into the controversy. His texts were part of the January 2024 group chat, showing support for Baldoni after the alleged confrontation with Reynolds. This inclusion adds another high-profile entity to the public-facing drama, cementing the case's status as a major Hollywood incident.
Topical Authority: Key Entities and the 'It Ends with Us' Fallout
The controversy surrounding the text messages is inextricably linked to the production of It Ends with Us, the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel. The drama has overshadowed the film itself, creating a significant PR crisis for all involved.
The 'It Ends with Us' Controversy
The film, which deals with themes of domestic violence and abuse, has been plagued by controversy from the start, from initial casting choices to the on-set feud. Baldoni’s allegations suggest Lively threatened to withdraw from production to gain creative control, successfully achieving changes to the script and direction. This narrative is a key element of Baldoni’s defense against the sexual harassment claims.
Wayfarer Studios and the 'Male Feminist' Irony
Justin Baldoni, a prominent advocate for "male feminism" and host of the Man Enough podcast, is facing claims that are in direct opposition to his public persona. His production company, Wayfarer Studios, is also a key entity in the lawsuit. The irony of a 'male feminist' being accused of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign is a central narrative point being leveraged by both sides in the court of public opinion.
The released text messages, regardless of their ultimate legal impact, have already achieved one thing: they have pulled back the curtain on the intense, high-stakes environment of a major Hollywood production. As the consolidated lawsuit proceeds, the texts will remain the most scrutinized pieces of evidence, determining whether they prove Baldoni’s claim of an orchestrated campaign or simply offer a manipulated slice of a much larger, more complicated truth.
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