The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni escalated this week after new court documents unveiled troubling accusations from Lively’s longtime driver, Kevin Alexander. His deposition reveals disturbing remarks Baldoni allegedly made about women, prompting Alexander to warn Lively about her co-star’s behavior during a car ride from New York City to New Jersey in early 2026. These revelations emerge as part of nearly 200 exhibits unsealed on January 20, 2026, intensifying the Blake Lively Justin Baldoni lawsuit.
Driver Reports Alarm Over Baldoni’s Inappropriate Remarks During Car Ride
The ongoing lawsuit began in late 2024, following Blake Lively’s claims of sexual harassment by Justin Baldoni on the set of their film It Ends With Us, coupled with allegations that Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign against her. Baldoni responded with a $400 million countersuit accusing Lively of defamation and attempting to sabotage his creative control over the film. Although a judge dismissed the countersuit last June, recent disclosures have shed new light on the case via Kevin Alexander’s deposition and additional court exhibits.
Alexander testified that during a ride with Lively, her assistant Sophia, and Baldoni, the actor explicitly discussed his past sexual encounters with women in a manner Alexander found highly disturbing and unprofessional. The driver stated,
Justin was discussing his s*xual relations with women. As we were driving, he stated that, and it took my focus off driving because I can’t forget this, you know, his s*xual relations with women, how he was forced on and he forced himself on women.
—Kevin Alexander, Driver
Alexander described the talk as deeply unsettling, emphasizing that it distracted him and caused significant discomfort.
Public Reactions Show Divided Opinions on Driver’s Allegations
Social media users responded sharply to the newly released deposition, with many expressing support for Alexander’s account, while some questioned his motives due to his professional relationship with Lively. Alexander insisted it was his first time meeting Baldoni and that Baldoni’s behavior immediately raised red flags. He said,
To me it was very out of the ordinary to meet somebody and talk like that in a vehicle. That’s why it caught my attention.
—Kevin Alexander, Driver
He further asserted,
Basically he kept talking about his s*xual relations, and, again, like I’m repeating myself I believe, but, you know, he would force himself on women. If they said no, this, that, he would revert back. It was just disturbing.
—Kevin Alexander, Driver
Due to his unease, Alexander disengaged from the conversation, though Baldoni apparently continued the inappropriate topic. Alexander added,
It is those key points when someone says, you know, forcing myself on women, women forced on me, I don’t – I didn’t care, like, you know, it is disturbing to me. You can’t forget something like that.
—Kevin Alexander, Driver
At the end of the ride, before anyone exited the vehicle, Alexander spoke privately with Lively to express his concerns, stating,
I stated to Blake, ‘I feel very uncomfortable. Something is not right here. I would like to do a background check on him or something,’ and later to learn that he was the producer of this movie.
—Kevin Alexander, Driver
Further Evidence Stokes Debate Over Credibility and Motivations
The driver’s testimony has fueled debate over the seriousness of the allegations and whether Alexander’s statements are fully impartial. One supporter commented on social media,
He never even knew who Baldoni was before this, and this was his immediate first impression. Imagine being such a massive creep that people would recommend a background check being done on you as soon as they meet you for the first time.
Others emphasized the speed with which Alexander called for a background check, noting,
The driver wanted a background check and for her never to be alone with him… it was clear it was enough to make many concerned. So quickly. This doesn’t just happen by accident. That’s a very obviously problematic person.
Some users expressed outrage at Baldoni’s reportedly casual recounting of his alleged actions:
This is exactly the reason why I cannot, in good conscience, support him. How you can say this with your whole chest and expect me to support you is wild, and the way he just said this so callously is sickening,
while critics questioned Alexander’s position, suggesting,
He is on her payroll!!!! She planted seeds she lied she manipulated her own friends this is all a rescue mission on her behalf.
and
In fairness, he has everything to gain. He literally relies on Blake to make a living. Apparently, there was someone else in the car named Sophia. I would love to hear her recollection.
Unsealed Text Exchanges Add Fuel to Legal Battle Between Lively and Baldoni
Alexander’s deposition was disclosed just days after court documents revealing messages between Blake Lively and her reportedly estranged confidante, Taylor Swift, were made public. Submitted originally by Baldoni’s legal team in November 2025, the texts contain derogatory references to Baldoni, including terms like doofus director and a clown, and reveal Lively’s possessive tone over the film’s script, calling it my movie.
Lively allegedly encouraged Swift to support her revised screenplay, to which Swift replied, I’ll do anything for you!! One message also features Swift writing,
I think this b*tch knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin.
—Taylor Swift, Singer
Though Swift has not publicly commented on these exchanges, Lively’s attorneys acknowledged the authenticity of the language in court statements but maintained it does not prove that Lively and Swift conspired to damage Baldoni’s reputation. The upcoming trial, set for May 18, 2026, will test these claims and responses under legal scrutiny.
Community Voices Display Heightened Tensions and Emotional Responses
Public sentiment around the case remains charged, reflecting the tone of anxiety, frustration, and despair conveyed through the disclosures. One commenter passionately stated,
I hate how [Baldoni’s] supporters want to excuse this by saying that he… didn’t know any better, and he admitted he was wrong,
underscoring the polarized opinions swirling around the controversy.
Upcoming Trial Promises to Shape the Future of Dispute
With the trial approaching swiftly in May, the recent discoveries offer both legal teams material crucial to their arguments in court. The unsealed deposition and messages may shift dynamics as the case unfolds, highlighting the deeper implications for workplace conduct, accountability, and power relations in Hollywood productions. The Blake Lively Justin Baldoni lawsuit continues to captivate public attention as it moves into a critical phase.
