The 5 Most Explosive Texts Between Blake Lively And Justin Baldoni Unsealed In 'It Ends With Us' Lawsuit
The ongoing legal feud between *It Ends With Us* co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has escalated into one of Hollywood’s most contentious public disputes this year, with hundreds of private communications—including bombshell text messages—being unsealed in dueling lawsuits. As of December 2025, the dramatic fallout from the Colleen Hoover film adaptation continues to dominate headlines, providing a shocking look behind the scenes of what was supposed to be a box office smash. The controversy centers on allegations of sexual harassment, a subsequent smear campaign, and a dramatic confrontation involving Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds.
The core of the dispute lies in who is telling the truth about the on-set environment and the nature of their relationship. Lively and Baldoni have filed separate lawsuits, each claiming the other actor and their team engaged in damaging and defamatory conduct. The release of their private texts, spanning months of communication, has offered the public a granular, and often shocking, look at the rapidly deteriorating dynamic between the two leads. This is a breakdown of the most explosive texts and revelations from the unsealed court documents.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: A Dual-Profile Biography
The intense scrutiny on the unsealed texts requires an understanding of the two principal figures who were, until recently, known for their wholesome public images and successful careers.
Blake Lively: Profile and Career Highlights
- Full Name: Blake Ellender Brown (Professionally known as Blake Lively)
- Born: August 25, 1987 (Age 38 as of December 2025)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Notable Roles: Serena van der Woodsen in *Gossip Girl* (2007–2012), *The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants* (2005), *The Town* (2010), *A Simple Favor* (2018).
- Spouse: Ryan Reynolds (m. 2012)
- Current Project Context: Portraying Lily Bloom in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, *It Ends With Us*.
- Controversy Role: Plaintiff in a lawsuit against Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a coordinated smear campaign after she reported his conduct.
Justin Baldoni: Profile and Career Highlights
- Full Name: Justin Louis Baldoni
- Born: January 24, 1984 (Age 41 as of December 2025)
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Notable Roles: Rafael Solano in *Jane the Virgin* (2014–2019), Director/Star of *Five Feet Apart* (2019), Director/Star of *Clouds* (2020).
- Spouse: Emily Baldoni (m. 2013)
- Current Project Context: Portraying Ryle Kincaid and serving as a producer/director on *It Ends With Us*.
- Controversy Role: Defendant and counter-plaintiff in a lawsuit against Lively, alleging defamation and claiming Lively excluded key texts to omit context of their "intimate comfort." He publicly released hundreds of texts to defend himself.
The Legal Battle: Dueling Lawsuits and Unsealed Evidence
The controversy first surfaced following the film's production wrap, but it exploded into the public domain when both actors filed separate, yet related, lawsuits. Lively’s legal team claimed she was subjected to inappropriate behavior on set and that when she reported it, Baldoni and his team retaliated with a “smear” campaign to discredit her, particularly after she faced criticism for promoting her Betty Booze company instead of speaking about domestic violence during the film’s press circuit.
Baldoni’s defense has been aggressive, centered on the argument that Lively’s team deliberately released a partial, misleading narrative. His legal team responded by releasing hundreds of private text messages between the two co-stars, arguing they demonstrate a level of “intimate comfort” and a friendly, collaborative relationship that directly contradicts her claims.
The unsealed texts are now the primary evidence in this high-stakes legal showdown, painting a picture of a relationship that was, at different times, intensely collaborative, flirtatious, and ultimately, deeply acrimonious.
The 5 Most Damning Texts Revealed in the Baldoni vs. Lively Filings
The following text messages, released by Justin Baldoni’s legal team, are central to his defense, aiming to re-contextualize the relationship and challenge the narrative of an abusive on-set environment.
1. The "Salacious" Trailer Invitation Text
One of the most widely reported texts is an alleged message from Lively to Baldoni that Baldoni’s lawyer shared, which appears to invite him into her trailer. While the exact wording is protected, sources described it as highly suggestive, implying a level of personal closeness and comfort between the co-stars that extended beyond professional boundaries. Baldoni’s team used this text to suggest that Lively was actively initiating intimate contact, thereby undercutting her later claims of harassment. Lively’s camp maintains the text was taken out of context and was related to a private discussion about a scene or script change.
2. The Rooftop Scene Discussion Text (April 8, 2023)
A specific text exchange from April 8, 2023, was highlighted, where Lively and Baldoni discussed the "now-infamous rooftop scene" from *It Ends With Us*. This exchange is significant because it shows the two actors in deep, collaborative discussion about a pivotal moment in the film. Baldoni's team has used this, and similar texts, to illustrate that their relationship was primarily a professional partnership built on mutual respect and creative input, not one characterized by fear or discomfort.
3. The "Flirty" and Exclusionary Messages Claim
Baldoni’s lawsuit claims that Lively intentionally "excluded" hundreds of "salacious, flirty" texts from the evidence she presented to the court. His legal strategy is that by releasing the entire thread of their communication, he proves that Lively cherry-picked messages to create a false narrative of professional distance and discomfort. These "flirty" messages, though not fully published, are the foundation of his claim that their relationship was one of "intimate comfort" and mutual, lighthearted banter.
4. Baldoni’s Reaction to the Ryan Reynolds Confrontation
Perhaps the most shocking revelation comes from Baldoni’s own texts describing a meeting with Blake Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, in January 2024. In newly surfaced texts, Baldoni described the encounter at the couple’s apartment as "traumatic." This text provides a direct look at the high-stakes personal intervention by Reynolds, who is known for fiercely protecting his family. The text suggests the feud had escalated far beyond a simple workplace disagreement into a serious personal conflict involving one of Hollywood’s most powerful couples.
5. The 'Smear Campaign' Counter-Texts
Baldoni took the drastic step of launching a website to leak texts from both Lively and Reynolds, a move his team defended as necessary to combat what they called a "smear campaign" orchestrated by Lively. The texts posted to this website—which have been described as receipts—were intended to prove that Baldoni was being unfairly targeted and that his own actions were merely a defense against a coordinated attack. This public, online leak of private messages is an unprecedented move in a celebrity legal dispute, showcasing the extreme measures both sides are taking.
The Impact on 'It Ends With Us' and Topical Authority
The legal drama has fundamentally reshaped the narrative surrounding the *It Ends With Us* movie. What was intended to be a highly anticipated adaptation of a beloved Colleen Hoover novel has become overshadowed by the off-screen conflict. The public release of these texts has forced a conversation about the power dynamics on a movie set, the definition of appropriate professional conduct, and the use of private communication in legal defense.
The core theme of the film—domestic violence and complex relationships—ironically mirrors the complex, toxic environment that allegedly developed between the two leads. The "Lily Bloom" and "Ryle Kincaid" drama has spilled into the real lives of the actors, making the film's press and reception inextricably linked to the unsealed texts and the ongoing litigation. The consolidation of the dueling lawsuits means more texts and details are likely to be released, ensuring this story remains a top-tier headline for the foreseeable future. The final ruling will not only determine the legal fate of the actors but will also set a precedent for how private communications are used in high-profile Hollywood disputes.
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