Celebrities Drawn Into Blake Lively's Legal Drama

Blake Lively's legal battle with Justin Baldoni has taken an interesting turn. A judge recently made public a bunch of messages between Lively and her famous friends. This includes chats with Taylor Swift, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and others. The messages show how Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, sought support from their friends during the tense times leading up to the release of the movie "It Ends With Us. " The movie, which is about domestic violence, caused a lot of drama. Lively claimed that Baldoni, who also directed the film, created a hostile work environment. Baldoni has denied these claims. The unsealed messages reveal how Lively vented to her friends about the stress she faced. For example, she asked Taylor Swift to talk to Baldoni about a scene in the movie. Lively wanted Swift to praise her work on the scene to make Baldoni feel better about it.Swift agreed to help, and the two friends exchanged sweet messages. However, by December 2024, their friendship seemed a bit strained. Swift mentioned feeling like she was reading a corporate email when Lively talked about her issues with Baldoni. She missed the fun, normal conversations they used to have. Lively also reached out to other friends for support. She talked to Jenny Slate about the tensions on set and shared her experiences with Anna Wintour. Wintour praised Lively's bravery and the brilliant rooftop scene in the movie. Lively even asked Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for their opinions on her edit of the film. Damon offered his help and invited Lively to direct her next movie at Artists Equity. The legal drama is far from over. A hearing and settlement conference are scheduled, and if no agreement is reached, a jury trial is set for May 18. This case highlights the complexities of working relationships in Hollywood and the importance of support from friends during challenging times.