THE AMENDED COMPLAINT HAS ALREADY BEEN DEBUNKED
Justin Baldoni has launched a new website to present his version of events in his legal battle with Blake Lively, ahead of their pre-trial conference on February 3, 2025. The site includes an amended complaint and a timeline of events, providing previously unseen text messages and emails.
The website currently has the amended complaint filed by Justin Baldoni and the other showing a timeline of relevant events in the case.
Among the messages made public is a February 2023 text from Ryan Reynolds to Baldoni, stating:
“I happen to adore you, Justin.”
Another text from April 2023 allegedly shows Lively discussing rewrites for a rooftop scene, writing:
“If you knew me (in person) longer you’d have a sense of how flirty and yummy the ball-busting will play. It’s my love language. Spicy and playfully bold, never with teeth….”
The site also includes alleged emails between The New York Times reporters, Baldoni’s PR team, and a draft statement that Lively and Reynolds supposedly wanted Baldoni to release in August 2024—which he claims he refused.
Lively’s legal team sought to block the website, arguing it was a retaliatory media campaign meant to intimidate her and taint the jury pool. However, the court denied the request, allowing Baldoni to proceed with publishing the materials.
Baldoni’s website isn’t exposing anything new—it’s just compiling already public legal documents that anyone could access through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) or media reports.
This move is purely a PR strategy designed to:
- Control the narrative by presenting only his selected evidence.
- Encourage media and fans to focus on his framing of events rather than the broader context.
- Apply public pressure on Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds, especially after their failed attempt to get a court order stopping the site.
Since everything on this site is already public, its real purpose is to make his version of the case more accessible, ensuring that casual readers see his legal filings first instead of media interpretations or Lively’s counterclaims.
Lively’s team is likely to argue that this reinforces their claim of a retaliatory media campaign—and it could come up in court when discussing Baldoni’s legal strategy and intent.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds likely wanted to prevent Justin Baldoni’s website because it serves as a retaliatory media campaign rather than a neutral legal repository. Here’s why they’d fight to shut it down:
1. PR Strategy Disguised as Transparency
- Baldoni’s website doesn’t introduce new evidence—it just amplifies his version of events and ensures it’s easier for the public to access than PACER.
- This allows him to control the narrative, framing himself as a victim while selectively sharing materials that support his counterclaims.
2. Court of Public Opinion > Courtroom
- Even though the trial isn’t until 2026, Baldoni’s media strategy could influence public perception now.
- Lively’s lawsuit alleges that Baldoni weaponized PR against her—this website validates that argument.
- If Baldoni can sway public sentiment early, it could pressure Lively into settling before the trial begins.
3. Encouraging Public & Media Scrutiny
- By making documents easier to find, Baldoni is feeding tabloids and social media, ensuring the case stays in headlines.
- This creates constant speculation and keeps Lively on the defensive, even when legal proceedings are not moving.
4. Retaliation & Harassment
- Lively and Reynolds likely view this as continued harassment—especially since the lawsuit already accuses Baldoni of leading an online smear campaign.
- By publishing texts, emails, and legal filings, Baldoni is:
- Keeping Lively in the news cycle.
- Potentially exposing private communications in ways that fuel further attacks.
- Making it easier for trolls to target Lively online.
5. Possible Legal Implications
- If Baldoni’s website was misleading or contained misrepresented evidence, Lively’s team might argue it taints the jury pool—which could lead to a court gag order or sanctions against his legal team.
- Lively & Reynolds already attempted to block the site, which suggests they see it as damaging enough to warrant legal action.
Bottom Line:
Baldoni isn’t offering new evidence—he’s repackaging public documents for maximum PR impact. Lively and Reynolds likely see this as an attempt to smear them before trial, control public perception, and apply pressure in the legal fight.
Here are the links as footnotes:
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