Justin Baldoni has opened up about a charged encounter with Ryan Reynolds that took place just before the filming of It Ends With Us resumed, a moment that has since become central in ongoing legal proceedings. The Ryan Reynolds confrontation with Justin Baldoni took place at the New York City apartment of Reynolds and Blake Lively, and according to newly revealed court documents, the incident left Baldoni feeling overwhelmed and emotionally frozen.
Details Emerge from Legal Filings Over It Ends With Us
Baldoni addressed, in detail, one of the most closely examined events linked to the film’s production. He described meeting with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, an event whose significance has grown as its details have surfaced in legal filings related to disputes over the project.
Court documents reportedly contain text messages from Baldoni to actor Rainn Wilson, dated January 5, 2024. In these messages, Baldoni recounts how the confrontation unfolded the day before shooting was set to start again. The encounter reportedly took place in the couple’s New York City apartment, with Baldoni calling the incident “traumatic.”
Describing the interaction, Baldoni stated that Ryan Reynolds had a stern approach during the meeting.
“was talking to me like a five-year-old and scolding me.”
– Justin Baldoni, Actor. Not only did Reynolds criticize him, but the concerns extended further.
“They essentially said that Jamey [Heath] and I are not who we claimed to be and that for us to have a podcast is unsafe because it makes people feel like we are safe.”
– Justin Baldoni, Actor.
The legal filing alleges that Reynolds presented a series of accusations from his phone, referencing past incidents that Baldoni insists were mischaracterized or taken out of context. According to Baldoni, during the meeting, the terms “creepy” and “abuse” were used in relation to his actions.
Baldoni’s Emotional Response and Fallout
Following the series of confrontations, Baldoni says he was given a written apology to read, a moment he describes as emotionally overwhelming.
“It’s hard to feel so much of what they believe about me is false because they are so convinced that it’s real.”
– Justin Baldoni, Actor. The experience seemed to push Baldoni into a state of emotional paralysis, as he confided further,
“I prayed and prayed and prayed for the words and they didn’t come, so I felt abandoned by God in that moment.”
– Justin Baldoni, Actor.
The text exchanges cited in the filings clarify that the conflict originated after Blake Lively learned Baldoni had inquired about her weight with a trainer, supposedly to address a scene requiring a physical lift and due to his ongoing back problems. This event is also mentioned in Baldoni’s January 2025 complaint, where he accused Reynolds of erupting in anger during the crucial meeting.
Significance for Individuals Involved and the Project
The confrontation involving Ryan Reynolds, Justin Baldoni, and Blake Lively has impacted the personal and professional relationships among the film’s key figures, such as Jamey Heath and Rainn Wilson. The deep emotional strain described by Baldoni in his correspondence reveals how behind-the-scenes conflicts can carry as much weight as on-screen stories. The ongoing legal process will likely bring further clarification to the events and may influence future collaborations among the individuals and organizations linked to It Ends With Us, as the public remains attentive to additional revelations.
