New York, March 13, 2025 – The ongoing legal feud between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni intensified Thursday as Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, issued a statement following a recent court ruling. The statement, shared by entertainment journalist Melanie King on X, underscores the escalating tension between the two Hollywood figures and their respective legal teams.
Bryan Freedman, Justin Baldoni’s attorney, issues statement following today’s ruling. It is comical the gaslighting in the media that are acting like this was some big victory for Blake and Ryan. I cannot wait for depositions of celebrities begins. pic.twitter.com/tMjHDSfyGR
— Melanie King (@realmelanieking) March 13, 2025
According to Freedman’s remarks, the court has agreed to provide “a narrow scope of protections” for specific categories of private mental health and personal security measures, which Baldoni’s team claims have never been relevant to Lively’s broader demands. The attorney criticized Lively’s attempt to access communications over a 2.5-year period, which the court reportedly quashed as overly expansive. “We remain focused on the necessary communications that will directly contradict Ms. Lively’s unfounded accusations,” Freedman stated, vowing to oppose any efforts by Lively to categorize critical information as “trade secrets” and potentially shield it from scrutiny.
Freedman also warned that Baldoni’s team will resist any attempts to limit their ability to defend against what they describe as attacks, particularly if such information is withheld from the New York Times, which has reported on the allegations. The statement suggests Baldoni’s camp believes the ruling is a setback for Lively, despite some media outlets framing it as a victory for her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
Social media reactions to King’s post have been polarized, with some users anticipating a dramatic discovery phase in the case, while others predict a potential settlement favoring Baldoni. The legal battle stems from Lively’s allegations against Baldoni, which include claims of inappropriate behavior on set, countered by Baldoni’s accusations of a retaliatory campaign by Lively and Reynolds. Both parties have sought to protect private communications, with recent court decisions narrowly defining the scope of accessible information.
As depositions loom, the celebrity lawsuit continues to captivate public attention, with implications for privacy, professional conduct, and Hollywood’s legal landscape.
