The drama surrounding Blake Lively's harassment lawsuit against "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni has taken a new turn, with allegations surfacing about the involvement of Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds.
Lively claimed that Baldoni sexually harassed her on set and body shamed her. Baldoni countersued, alleging that Lively was the aggressor and used her husband and close friend Taylor Swift to take creative control of the film away from him.
Reynolds's alleged involvement in the drama came to light through leaked text messages and statements from Candace Owens. Owens, a conservative commentator, claimed to have received a tip from someone who worked on the set of "It Ends With Us." She alleged that Reynolds was the true villain in the saga, suggesting that he was jealous of the chemistry between Baldoni and Lively.
The text messages, allegedly between Baldoni and Reynolds, show a friendly exchange where Reynolds expresses support for Baldoni and acknowledges Lively's influence on the film. Reynolds also seemingly praises Baldoni's collaboration with Lively, suggesting that he was aware of their close working relationship.
The drama has also focused on a lift scene that was reportedly planned for the film. Lively denied the existence of such a scene, but Baldoni's legal team has provided evidence, including script pages and rehearsal footage, that the scene was indeed rehearsed.
The controversy surrounding the film and the lawsuit has raised questions about the extent of Reynolds's influence on Lively's actions. Owens suggested that Reynolds may have pressured Lively into exaggerating claims to merit a harassment lawsuit.
The trial is not scheduled until March 2026, so the full extent of Reynolds's involvement and the truth behind the allegations will likely be revealed in time. However, the drama has already cast a shadow over Lively's career and has raised concerns about the power dynamics in Hollywood.