Ryan Reynolds’ representative recently addressed the controversy surrounding the unsealed text messages in his wife Blake Lively’s ongoing legal battle against Justin Baldoni. The rep stated that Reynolds fully supports his wife and her fight against sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace. The statement emphasized Reynolds’ belief in the right to a safe and harassment-free work environment.
The unsealed documents revealed private text messages exchanged between Reynolds, Lively, Baldoni, and others involved in the case. In one instance, Reynolds reached out to Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso, for support during Lively’s dispute with Baldoni while working on the film “It Ends With Us.” Reynolds referred to Baldoni as a “malignantly vein, sociopathic FAUXminist” and sought their opinion on Lively’s version of the movie.
Lively also shared her experience working with Baldoni, describing him as having zero experience but a massive ego due to his belief in being a prophet in a cult. Reynolds joked about Lively purging her experience with Baldoni and throwing shade at him in a letter to Colleen Hoover.
After the documents were unsealed, Lively’s legal team addressed the new evidence, stating that it supports her claims of harassment and retaliation. Baldoni’s legal team, on the other hand, maintained their stance that the evidence does not support the claims against him.
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni began in 2024 when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni countersued Lively and Reynolds, but his lawsuit was dismissed in June 2025. The ongoing legal drama continues to unfold as both parties stand their ground in court. The legal battle between actress Lively and her former business partner Baldoni is still ongoing, with the trial scheduled for May. However, a recent development in the case saw Baldoni’s lawyers requesting for Lively’s case to be dismissed after the lawsuit documents were unsealed earlier this month. Judge Lewis Liman will now have to determine whether the case will proceed or be dismissed.
The lawsuit between Lively and Baldoni stems from a business venture gone wrong, where the two had partnered to start a company. However, disagreements and conflicts arose, leading to the eventual breakdown of their partnership. Baldoni alleges that Lively breached their agreement and is seeking damages as a result.
The unsealing of the lawsuit documents has shed light on the details of the case, giving both parties a clearer picture of the evidence and arguments presented. This has prompted Baldoni’s lawyers to request for the case to be dismissed, citing lack of sufficient evidence to support the claims made against Lively.
Judge Lewis Liman will now have the important task of reviewing the case and determining whether there is enough merit for it to proceed to trial. The decision will have significant implications for both Lively and Baldoni, as the outcome of the case could have a major impact on their reputations and financial standing.
As the legal proceedings continue, both parties will need to prepare their arguments and evidence to present in court. The outcome of the case will ultimately rest in the hands of Judge Lewis Liman, who will have to carefully consider all the facts and arguments presented before making a decision.
Overall, the ongoing legal battle between Lively and Baldoni is a complex and contentious one, with both parties vying for a favorable outcome. As the trial date approaches, all eyes will be on Judge Lewis Liman as he deliberates on the fate of the case.
