In a striking revelation ahead of a major legal battle, a previously unseen voice memo reveals Justin Baldoni praising Blake Lively as “beautiful.” This rare Blake Lively voice memo comes months before their escalating conflict reaches a trial scheduled for May 2026.
Early Cordial Interaction Captured Before Filming
Before filming began on their project, Justin Baldoni sent Blake Lively a friendly voice message. Obtained by TMZ, the recording dates back to the pre-production phase and shows Baldoni complimenting Lively on her wardrobe fitting. “Hey Blake,” he begins, expressing hope that the fitting had been successful.
In the memo, Baldoni thanks Lively for sending pictures of her wardrobe options and praises the selection as impressive. As Baldoni describes his experience at the department head meeting awaiting her arrival, he shares,
“I was in the department head meeting and they came through,”
and
“And I legit got the chills when I saw it.”
He then tells her directly, “You look beautiful.” The message ends with Baldoni confidently stating, “It’s gonna work so well.”
Contrast with Later Professional Strains
At this early stage, Lively and Baldoni’s relationship appeared cordial and professional, with the actor expressing admiration related to the film’s wardrobe—a typical interaction within the entertainment industry. TMZ reports this memo was recorded well before filming commenced and even before casting the younger counterpart of Lively’s character.
During this period, Lively referred to Baldoni as a friend, as they coordinated filming schedules. However, the amicable tone seen in the voice memo starkly contrasts with the later breakdown of their relationship. Allegations surfaced accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment, with Lively among several actresses lodging complaints, indicating a sharp deterioration in their interactions.
Escalating Legal Dispute Set for Trial in May
By late 2023, the nature of communications between Lively and Baldoni had changed dramatically. Released text messages reveal a series of troubling exchanges amid accusations of misconduct. Lively was reportedly anticipating the film’s release so she could distance herself from Baldoni, but a subsequent smear campaign complicated public perceptions.
The film starring Lively and Baldoni premiered in summer 2024, but attention soon shifted to the legal disputes between them. The trial, set for May 2026, is expected to bring additional documents and witness testimonies to light, potentially reshaping the narrative around their interactions both on and off set.
As the legal conflict unfolds, this Blake Lively voice memo serves as a rare glimpse into a time before tension overtook their professional relationship, highlighting how dramatically circumstances can shift in high-profile Hollywood cases.
Exclusive: Justin Baldoni calls Blake Lively "beautiful" in a voice memo before a film shoot. https://t.co/sSK7HG9bhB pic.twitter.com/v6ClPIEBFE
— TMZ (@TMZ) February 2, 2026
