An unusual email sent by Blake Lively to actor Ben Affleck has surfaced, revealing her distress over co-star Justin Baldoni during the production of It Ends With Us. This candid message sheds light on tensions surrounding the movie adaptation released last year, which featured Lively and Baldoni portraying lovers Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaid.
Tensions Behind the Scenes of It Ends With Us
Fans closely followed the promotional tour for the film and noticed a clear distance between Lively and Baldoni, who never appeared together publicly. Matters escalated in December 2024 when Lively, aged 38, filed a lawsuit against 41-year-old Baldoni—who directed the film—accusing him and his company, Wayfarer Studios, of sexual harassment and retaliatory behavior.
Lively also alleged that Baldoni had initiated a smear campaign targeting her after she raised concerns about the working conditions. Baldoni responded with a $400 million countersuit, which was dismissed in June 2025. The high-profile legal battle is scheduled to begin in May 2026, maintaining high public interest.
Insight into Blake Lively’s Personal Correspondence
In the lead-up to the trial, several court documents have revealed private texts and emails involving Lively and other celebrities regarding the dispute. Among these, Taylor Swift reportedly called Baldoni a “b***h,” and Lucy, wife of Matt Damon, referred to him as a “creep” in supportive messages to Lively.
One particularly striking message was an email Lively sent to Ben Affleck, who is also an actor and producer. The email, written in an almost fan-like tone, began with Lively grabbing Affleck’s attention:
Ben, It’s Blake. Don’t hang up.
She continued by explaining that she was reaching out with a “zero pressure ask,” describing the film’s creation as the most upsetting experience of her career and likening the behind-the-scenes chaos to a bizarre mix of documentaries and infamous events:
It’s like if Wild Wild country, Fyre Festival and Going Clear had a baby with The Room.
Blake Lively’s Frustrations with the Film’s Direction and Editing Process
Lively informed Affleck that she had to rewrite and severely restrict the original script due to difficulties with the director, whom she described as a “chaotic clown.” She alleged:
He and everyone he had on the movie is in a cult,
and detailed an ongoing battle during the film’s editing phase.
Explaining the editing process, Lively wrote:
He’s been editing since, I kid you not, July, and they gave me 10 days to do my own pass. We have a bake off in 12 days. But I have a friends and family preview in NY on Saturday in the meantime so I can get one round of notes or feedback before we duke it out.
She asked Affleck if he had any time to watch the movie and provide his insights, emphasizing again that her request was pressure-free. Lively expressed a profound personal toll, saying the film “nearly killed” her and praised Affleck’s insight, suggesting few could be as helpful as he might.
Noting that Ryan Reynolds had also asked Matt Damon to view the film, she remarked with some surprise on the involvement of well-known actors:
Good men showing up. I’m beyond grateful for that. Can you believe Jason Bourne is watching my movie!?!?!!
Lively humorously promised Affleck an autograph someday:
I’ll get you an autograph one day. Don’t worry.
Closing Remarks from Blake Lively
She signed off with a playful message, highlighting her disbelief that Affleck was still reading:
If you’re still reading this, whoa. You’re not nearly as busy as you think. or you’re a very nice person.
This email reveals the depth of Blake Lively’s frustration and anxiety surrounding the film and her conflict with Justin Baldoni. As the legal trial approaches, more information and documents are expected to surface, potentially offering further insight into the challenges faced during the production.
LADbible Media Group has reached out to Blake Lively’s legal team for comment but has yet to receive a response.
