US EditionRyan Reynolds Breaks Silence, 'Feels Like He Wasn't Angry Enough' About Wife Blake Lively's Alleged Harassment
Ryan Reynolds defends texts criticizing Justin Baldoni amid Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit, emphasizing his commitment to a safe workplace for his wife and others.
- On Jan. 27, 2026, Ryan Reynolds' rep defended his unsealed texts criticizing Justin Baldoni, saying Reynolds stepped in to support Blake Lively and 'wasn’t angry enough.'
- Blake Lively, actress, filed complaints and a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation by Justin Baldoni, director and co-star, and Wayfarer Studios after working on It Ends With Us.
- Unsealed messages reveal Ryan Reynolds, actor, called Justin Baldoni, director, a "predatory fraudster" while referencing Johnny Depp, and published court documents include Baldoni's 7-minute voice memo saying, `The three of you guys together, it's unbelievable.`
- On March 4, 2026, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman granted a temporary stay while reviewing The New York Times' motion, a judge dismissed Baldoni's countersuit, and William Morris Endeavor dropped Baldoni after the article.
- Ahead of trial, Blake Lively's legal team says newly unsealed evidence contains testimony, messages and eyewitness accounts backing her claims, while Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios sued The New York Times accusing it of libel.
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The AgeWhat happens when a court unseals your private texts? Half of Hollywood just found out
With the trial date for Blake Lively’s sexual harassment suit against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni fast approaching, texts between Hollywood big wigs including Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Ryan Reynolds and more have come to light, offering a rare glimpse into the private conversations of the elite. The trial begins May 18 in New York City.
Ryan Reynolds' Rep Says He Felt He Wasn't 'Angry Enough' Over Blake Lively Case
Photo Credit: MEGA/GC Images via Getty Images Blake Lively‘s legal battle continues to be in headlines after private messages from Ryan Reynolds defending his wife were unsealed in court. It prompted a public response from Reynolds’ representative amid the ongoing dispute involving Justin Baldoni. Ryan Reynolds’ rep comments on Blake Lively situation A spokesperson for Ryan Reynolds reportedly confirmed his support for his wife. The messages sho…
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