Blake Lively’s private voice message to Justin Baldoni, discussing the production schedule of the movie It Ends With Us, has been revealed amid their ongoing Blake Lively legal battle. The message, dated February 2023, provides a glimpse into the actress’s concerns about juggling filming commitments shortly after becoming a mother.
Details of Blake Lively’s Unsealed Voice Message to Justin Baldoni
In the recently unsealed court exhibit, Blake Lively addressed Justin Baldoni in a voice memo, starting with a warm greeting, “I hope you’re so well.” She went on to caution him about her schedule, saying,
“I just wanted to connect to put something on your radar.”
Lively, 38, revealed that she had hesitated to share her concerns with Baldoni but was encouraged by her husband, Ryan Reynolds, to be open about it.
Reynolds reportedly told her,
“You guys have such a great trust. Fill [Baldoni] in.”
Describing their conversation as between friends, Lively explained her stress over filming two movies consecutively, Proxy and It Ends With Us, soon after giving birth to her son Olin.
She further clarified the nature of her relationship with Baldoni:
“as a friend more than anything”
and noted her struggles in securing a baby nurse. Lively emphasized that she did not usually communicate with the director in the same way she did with Baldoni, highlighting the informal and personal tone of the message.
Concerns Over Tight Filming Schedule and Family Strain
The voice memo revealed Lively’s commitment to her filming schedule but also expressed her reservations about how soon work resumed after childbirth. She said,
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“The only reason that I’m doing [that movie] before is because I gave them my word and I wouldn’t go back on that. But having a week off in between, it’s just a lot.”
The actress, also mother to daughters James, 11, Inez, 9, and Betty, 6, underlined the physical and emotional challenges she faced by adding,
“Shooting in April, shooting in March is just too soon after having a baby and not sleeping and wanting to be in my best shape.”
Lively went on to disclose the difficulty the family felt about being separated for an extended period.
“Ryan and I have also been really stressed about spending a month apart. … The most we’ve ever done is less than two weeks.”
Despite this, she carefully affirmed,
“so not [Baldoni’s] problem.”
However, she left room for possible adjustments, saying,
“I know our schedule is our schedule, I’m not trying to move anything. But if by chance you’re like, ‘Oh my God, if I could go two weeks earlier, that would actually be great,’ then amazing. If it is what it is, then it is what it is.”
She ended on a note reflecting the strained social interaction during that period:
“So nice talking to you. [Well], not talking to you. This is so sad. This is my social interaction these days—just talking into voice memos.”
Production Timeline and Public Fallout Between Lively and Baldoni
Blake Lively filmed Proxy from March to May 2023, followed immediately by It Ends With Us between May and June 2023. The production was delayed due to the writers’ strike, pushing final filming into January 2024. The film, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, premiered in August 2024. By then, rumors had begun circulating about tension and a feud between Lively and Baldoni, who refrained from interacting during promotional events.
The strained relationship escalated when Lively sued Baldoni in late 2024 for sexual harassment, an allegation he has denied. Baldoni countersued in January 2025, but his case was later dismissed, intensifying their ongoing legal battle. This conflict has drawn considerable media and social media attention, partly fueled by leaked communications involving notable A-listers like Taylor Swift and Ben Affleck.
Earlier disclosures included a voice message from Baldoni, released by the Daily Mail, in which he apologized to Lively at 2 a.m. over disagreements about rewrites to a rooftop scene. In that message, Baldoni expressed frustration with the industry and acknowledged the difficulties Lively has faced, saying,
“Hopefully that’s not going to be the experience with me.”
Upcoming Legal Proceedings and Public Interest
The legal confrontation between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is scheduled to proceed to trial starting May 18, 2026. With layers of private communications now public and high-profile names involved, the case remains a significant topic in celebrity legal disputes. Observers anticipate that the trial will shed further light on the allegations and the professional and personal dynamics between the two actors.
This ongoing Blake Lively legal battle underscores the pressures faced by actors managing demanding schedules, family commitments, and strained workplace relationships, while navigating complex legal challenges under public scrutiny.
