Justin Baldoni drops another major bomb with ongoing tensions ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
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In the midst of the drama surrounding ‘It Ends With Us,’ Justin Baldoni has revealed a statement that, according to him, was crafted with input from Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively.
The statement, as per RadarOnline.com, addressed the fallout from the production and expressed regret over any negative attention directed at Lively during the film’s press tour.
Justin Baldoni dropping photos of himself sequestered in the basement of the It Ends with Us Premiere, per Blake Lively’s request pic.twitter.com/oy7OuQsvAI
Baldoni took full responsibility for the turmoil, stating, “It Ends With Us was a troubled production which we take full accountability for. We are very sorry to everyone we caused upset to privately and publicly.”
All I can think reading this Justin Baldoni / Ryan Reynolds exchange is how Reynolds basically left Baldoni hanging—then only replied when he needed something.
As an overthinking ADHDer, I just know Baldoni was spiraling after that “vulnerability vomit” text. Excruciating. pic.twitter.com/jlVAI85SbJ
The director emphasized that Lively, along with the cast, crew, and author Colleen Hoover, showed professionalism throughout, and any negativity that came their way should be squarely on his shoulders.
“We have always said we are not perfect and even if unintentionally make mistakes, we will always own then. We hold ourselves accountable, it’s not anyone’s job but ours and that’s part of being ‘man enough,” he continued. “We will practice what we preach. We are learning and growing from the experience and we thank everyone for their patience as we find a better way to proceed.”
“We are very proud of the film and the welcome arms that it’s been received. Part of our work is to have uncomfortable conversations for public growth,” Baldoni added. “The film is doing that on screen, and we are doing that off-screen. Thank you to the cast and public for the opportunity to be imperfect and to be given the space to learn and grow.”
Mixed Reactions to the Statement
Despite the heartfelt words in the statement, Baldoni’s team doesn’t believe it served its purpose. Court filings reveal that his representatives at WME felt the statement was vague and failed to address the root issues. They claimed it implied responsibility without providing any real substance, and didn’t do enough to address the allegations at hand.
Baldoni also took the opportunity to share new text messages between himself, Lively, and Reynolds, offering further insight into the tensions surrounding the film’s production.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds want you to think everything is all sunshine and roses, all smiles for the camera but look at his face (bottom right) their careers are OVER what they are trying to do to Justin Baldoni is plain evil. pic.twitter.com/IPKnDBqUNM
One set of texts between Baldoni and Lively from April 2023 reveals the actress’s playful approach to a particular rooftop scene, where she explained her “flirty” and “yummy” style, which she described as her “love language.”
In addition to those exchanges, Baldoni unveiled a record of his initial conversations with Reynolds, which began as a cordial effort to build a connection. Baldoni, nervous about reaching out, had asked Lively for Reynolds’s number and sent a message introducing himself. Their early exchanges were friendly, with Reynolds praising Baldoni as a “stand-up person” and a “wonderful collaborator” for Lively.
However, the tone of their relationship appeared to sour over time. According to Baldoni, their later conversations were less amicable, with Reynolds allegedly swearing at him and accusing him of fat-shaming Lively—allegations that have become central to Baldoni’s legal battle with the couple.
