Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni 'a clown' in text messages

BBC News - WorldCenterSCO 3 min read 100% complete January 21, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni 'a clown' in text messages

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Newly unsealed court documents reveal text messages where Blake Lively criticized Justin Baldoni, calling him names like "clown" and "doofus director." This stems from an ongoing legal battle initiated by Lively in December 2024, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and a smear campaign, which he denies. The lawsuit arose after they worked together on the film *It Ends With Us*, set for release in August 2024. The text messages, dating back to 2023, also include commentary from Taylor Swift. Lively's legal team acknowledges the language used but claims the messages lack context, referencing subsequent messages where Lively discusses the benefits of her relationship with Swift and Ryan Reynolds. Lively's case is scheduled to go to trial in May.

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