Justin Baldoni RESPONDS to Blake Lively’s PR Stunt: “They Will Find NOTHING—It’s a Fishing Expedition!”
The ongoing legal battle between It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni and Hollywood star Blake Lively just escalated to a whole new level. After weeks of speculation, explosive leaked text messages, and heated public exchanges, Baldoni has finally broken his silence—and he is not holding back.
In a fiery statement released through his legal team, Baldoni slammed Lively’s latest PR strategy, calling it “a desperate attempt to distract from the facts.” His response comes after Lively’s team demanded access to additional internal records, claiming they needed more evidence to support her case.
But Baldoni isn’t backing down. In his words:
“They will find nothing. This is a fishing expedition, and they know it.”
The Battle Over the Truth
This war of words stems from Baldoni’s lawsuit against Lively, in which he claims that the Gossip Girl actress backed out of a major film project, causing massive financial damages. Lively, however, denies any wrongdoing and insists that she was never contractually obligated to the project.
Tensions escalated last week when 11 shocking text messages between the two were leaked, painting a messy and contradictory picture of what really happened. Now, in what appears to be a strategic move, Lively’s team is demanding that Baldoni hand over private records, emails, and financial documents.
According to insiders, Lively’s legal team believes these documents could prove that Baldoni was misleading investors by falsely claiming that she was locked into the project.
But Baldoni isn’t having any of it. His response?
“They can dig all they want. The truth is, Blake was well aware of what she was signing up for. This is just an attempt to shift the narrative and avoid accountability.”
Lively’s PR Tactics: Smoke and Mirrors?
Sources close to Baldoni claim that he views Lively’s latest legal maneuver as nothing more than a well-crafted PR stunt designed to make her look like the victim.
One Hollywood insider put it bluntly:
“Blake is playing the long game. She knows public perception matters, and she’s using the media to frame herself as the underdog in this fight.”
This isn’t the first time Lively has been accused of using PR to her advantage. As one observer pointed out:
“She’s a master at controlling the narrative. If she can make Justin look like the villain in this story, she wins—even if the lawsuit says otherwise.”
However, Baldoni’s team remains unmoved, with one of his representatives stating:
“Justin has nothing to hide. If Blake’s team really had solid evidence, they wouldn’t need a fishing expedition.”
What Happens Next?
With both sides digging in their heels, this lawsuit is far from over.
Possible Outcomes:
Baldoni refuses to hand over the requested documents, leading to a legal standoff.
Lively’s team attempts to subpoena additional records, escalating the case further.
More behind-the-scenes details leak to the public, fueling the drama even more.
For now, one thing is clear: this battle isn’t just about money—it’s about reputation, power, and control over the narrative.
And with Taylor Swift rumored to be caught in the middle of this feud, the Hollywood drama is only getting started