Overview
- A representative for Ryan Reynolds said he supported Blake Lively and “wasn’t angry enough,” responding to unsealed texts in which he blasted Justin Baldoni and urged industry contacts to back Lively.
- A February 8, 2023 voice message from Lively to Baldoni was released, with Lively saying she was “talking to you as a friend,” describing postpartum strain, childcare gaps, and requesting flexibility on the filming timeline.
- Lively is suing for sexual harassment and retaliation, seeking more than $160 million, while Baldoni denies wrongdoing; his defamation countersuit was dismissed in 2025 and his attorney argues the messages do not support her claims.
- The unsealed exhibits include texts and emails involving high‑profile figures such as Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and author Colleen Hoover, reflecting both outreach for support and personal strain recorded in real time.
- The federal case remains active in New York with a jury trial set for May 18, 2026, and the judge has not ruled on dismissal motions as both sides cite the newly public communications to press their evidentiary arguments.