A new audio leak has added more drama to the legal conflict between the stars of It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. In the voicemail, Baldoni apologizes to Lively after the actress suggested significant changes to a key scene in the movie. The audio, obtained and published by Daily Mail, reveals a regretful Baldoni for his initial lack of response and his concern about their relationship.
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This audio has been leaked in the midst of a series of lawsuits between the two actors. Lively has filed several lawsuits against Baldoni accusing him of sexual harassment and emotional damage, while the director and actor has countersued Lively for defamation. The conflict began when Lively proposed modifications to a crucial scene involving their characters on a rooftop.
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The legal conflict and the rooftop scene
The famous rooftop scene, featuring the characters played by Lively and Baldoni, has been the subject of controversy amidst legal claims. According to Lively, the scene sparked a series of conflicts, leading to two lawsuits against Baldoni. One of these lawsuits was filed in California for civil rights violations, while the other was in New York, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and emotional distress. Additionally, Lively claims to have lost income due to the situation.
On the other hand, Baldoni filed a counterclaim for 400 million dollars, accusing the actress of defamation and pointing out that Lively had manipulated the creative control of the movie. In his lawsuit, Baldoni revealed that he felt "obligated" to accept a modified version of the scene written by Lively (who later said it was Ryan Reynolds, her husband, who wrote it). Baldoni mentioned that he feared the repercussions of this dispute due to the influence of Reynolds and Lively's close friend, Taylor Swift.
The leaked audio: an apology from Baldoni to Lively
In the leaked audio from April 2023, Baldoni sincerely apologizes to Lively for not responding to her rooftop scene rewrites appropriately. The recording starts with Baldoni acknowledging his mistake and showing empathy for the situation:
"I want to start with an apology. When I read the second part of your message, my heart sank and I am very sorry. I definitely fell short... I am very sorry. That is a mistake on my part."
Baldoni continues to express his regret, mentioning that he feels ashamed for not having given Lively more time and space to present her suggestions. He also reflects on his personal flaws, acknowledging his tendency to make mistakes and his willingness to apologize when he is wrong:
“One thing you should know about me is that I admit and apologize when I fail. I am far from perfect. I am a man with many flaws. As my wife can attest.”
Throughout the voice note, Baldoni apologizes several times, assuring Lively that his intention was never to make her feel bad:
"I'm sorry for making you feel that way. You must have felt terrible. And I'm sure I will do better. That wasn't my best weekend. And I should have given it more time."
Lively's response and the role of Reynolds and Swift
In the text messages exchanged between them, Baldoni once again praised Lively's work and, in a clear attempt to ease the tension, mentioned the actress's close friends, Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift:
"I love what you did. It really helps a lot. It makes everything much more fun and interesting. (And I would have felt that way without Ryan or Taylor)," Baldoni commented.
Baldoni's lawyers have pointed out that he felt pressured to praise Lively's work because of the influence of Reynolds and Swift, adding another layer of complexity to the conflict.
"The message couldn't have been clearer. Baldoni wasn't just dealing with Lively. He was also facing Lively's 'dragons,' two of the most influential and wealthy celebrities in the world, who weren't afraid to make things very difficult for him."
Claims and Counterclaims
The conflict does not end with this exchange. Baldoni is suing Lively for several charges, including civil extortion, defamation, invasion of privacy, breach of implied covenant of good faith, interference with contractual relations, and other charges related to economic interference, according to a 179-page complaint obtained by The Post.
The legal dispute and the exchanges of messages and audio recordings between Baldoni and Lively continue to make headlines. With the recently leaked audio, it becomes evident that both actors are dealing with deep tensions in their professional relationship, as they struggle to resolve the legal conflicts that they are facing.