The feud between “It Ends With Us” co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldioni has turned into a heated battle over harassment allegations and celebrity reputations. The dispute has drawn in online content creators, with both sides accusing each other of spreading misinformation.
Lively is suing Baldioni for sexual harassment and retaliation, while Baldioni and his company Wayfarer Studios are suing her and husband Ryan Reynolds for defamation. Lively recently sought a protective order to keep certain information confidential, including financial data and health records, citing concerns over online discussion and potential threats from “certain online content creators”.
Baldioni’s lawyers have agreed to a standard protective order but disputed Lively’s request for heightened secrecy. They alluded to Lively’s reputation and made jokes about Reynolds’ comments on the situation at the recent SNL 50th anniversary special.
In response, Lively’s team argued that Baldioni’s response shows why a protective order is needed, citing instances of online content creators mischaracterizing their statements and influencing media coverage. They also accused Baldioni’s lawyers of displaying “callous disregard” for Lively as she advocates for workplace protections against harassment.
The two sides are also disagreeing over the scope of Lively’s subpoenas to phone carriers, with allegations of violent threats exchanged between them and their allies.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/blake-lively-warns-content-creators-parrot-justin-baldoni-1236320487