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Reynolds' texts reveal defense of Lively amid Baldoni drama
10 Oct
Summary
- Ryan Reynolds' texts supported Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni.
- Unsealed court documents revealed Reynolds' critical messages.
- Lively settled her case, while Baldoni's lawsuit was dismissed.
Ryan Reynolds' private text messages, expressing strong support for his wife Blake Lively, have been revealed in newly unsealed court documents. The texts, sent to author Colleen Hoover on August 10, 2024, discuss the controversy surrounding Lively and Justin Baldoni, director of the film adaptation of Hoover's book, 'It Ends With Us.' Reynolds criticized the treatment of Lively, referring to Baldoni as a "predator and sociopath."
These communications occurred months before Lively filed a complaint against Baldoni in December 2024, alleging sexual harassment during filming, which Baldoni denied. Reynolds' messages highlighted his awareness of smear tactics potentially used against his wife. A source close to Reynolds stated he was protecting Lively from a crisis PR team accused of similar tactics in other lawsuits.
Evidence of Reynolds' support surfaces amid reports that the couple has been experiencing marital difficulties. An insider noted that the pressure from this situation has been incredibly difficult for them. Baldoni filed a $400 million defamation and extortion lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and their PR team following Lively's December 2024 complaint. Baldoni's case was dismissed in June 2025, and Lively and the remaining defendants settled their case in May 2026.
