If Ryan Reynolds has anything to say about it, It Ends with Us star Justin Baldoni better prepare for a confrontation he never saw coming.

For every award-winning performance and glittering premiere, there are countless untold stories waiting to be uncovered. And when these stories break, they have a way of shattering the glossy image of showbiz. This time, the spotlight is on the brewing storm between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in It Ends With Us | Credit: Sony Pictures

Baldoni and Lively, who were cast together in It Ends with Us, have been tangled in a web of tension ever since they started working together. What initially appeared to be just another on-set disagreement has now erupted into a full-blown courtroom showdown, fueled by explosive allegations and leaked text that could spark a media wildfire. The message allegedly shows Baldoni tried to “bury” Lively’s career.

Now, if these allegations hold any weight, there’s no doubt Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, will jump into action, defending his wife with the fervor that could rival the fury of Red Lantern.

Justin Baldoni faces s*xual harassment allegations amid past p*rn addiction confession

Justin Baldoni, best known for his role in Jane the Virgin and directing It Ends With Us, is facing serious allegations of s*xual harassment from his co-star, Blake Lively. The accusations, which include inappropriate behavior and attempts to damage her reputation, come shortly after his past comments about struggling with p*rnography resurfaced.

In a 2021 interview on the A Life of Greatness podcast, Baldoni shared a personal admission regarding his past relationship with p*rns:

I was introduced to p*rn when I was 10 years old. Long before I ever, you know, could have an er*ction or even knew how I felt about anything. 

Blake Lively in It Ends With Us | Credit: Sony Pictures

He went on to discuss how our “culture” has s*xualized the human body, which led to a fascination with it:

You go to places like Africa and different tribes … and the breast is the breast. We’ve s*xualized this thing, so, of course, it becomes fascinating and interesting and you’re like, ‘Oh my God, b*obs.’ And then, you know, hormones start raging.

As Baldoni grew older, his use of p*rnography became a coping mechanism for emotional distress. He admitted that he sought comfort in it when he felt alone or hurt. “I sought refuge with pn when I felt alone, abandoned, or hurt,” Baldoni shared, further explaining that it provided him with a “dopamine rush.” 

Despite acknowledging the unhealthy nature of this behavior, Baldoni admitted that he had trained his brain to rely on this escape. He confessed:

I trained my brain to deal with pain with the dopamine hit… But it doesn’t mean that I’m not using something in an unhealthy way. 

These past revelations have resurfaced amid a lawsuit filed by Lively, who accuses Baldoni of s*xual harassment during the filming of It Ends With Us.

Leaked texts could ignite Ryan Reynolds’ fury to defend his wife’s honor?

Blake Lively recently made some explosive claims against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. In legal documents obtained by Page Six, the actress outlined serious accusations, accusing Baldoni of harassment and actions that sought to tarnish her reputation.
Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan in a still from Green Lantern | Credit: Warner Bros.
One of the key moments detailed in the documents was an “all-hands” meeting that included none other than Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband. The meeting, as described in the legal filing, was prompted by Baldoni’s inappropriate actions. Allegedly, he was warned to stop showing “n*de videos or images of women” to Lively and cease bringing up his past struggles with “p*rn addiction” and romantic conquests.

Lively also accused Baldoni of making inappropriate comments about the cast members, Lively’s “weight”, or referencing her late father, and even suggesting extra scenes that went beyond the bounds of the approved script.

But it didn’t stop there. Lively also alleged that Baldoni was involved in “social manipulation” aimed at damaging her reputation. One particularly chilling part of the complaint included a text from Baldoni’s publicist to a studio representative that read,

[He] wants to feel like [Lively] can be buried.

To which the response was:

You know we can bury anyone.

In response to these allegations, Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, firmly denied everything. He labeled the claims as “completely false” and part of a broader campaign to “fix” Lively’s public image. He argued

[These] claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious.

But Baldoni may be facing far more than just a legal nightmare. If these allegations hold water, the Green Lantern star will not hesitate to step in and protect his wife—turning what could have been a simple dispute into something much more personal.

It Ends with Us is currently streaming on Netflix.