Justin Baldoni has named Ryan Reynolds in his $250 million libel lawsuit against the New York Times, alleging an “aggressive” confrontation over accusations of fat-shaming Blake Lively.
Filmmaker says confrontation occurred at NYC penthouse
Baldoni claimed the incident happened at Reynolds and Lively’s New York City penthouse during the production of It Ends With Us. He alleged Reynolds berated him, prompting repeated apologies.
Alleged body-shaming incident involved Lively’s weight
The controversy began when Baldoni reportedly asked a trainer about Lively’s weight for a scene requiring a lift. Lively refused to perform the sequence, which allegedly sparked the dispute.
Lively files harassment complaint and alleges smear campaign
Blake Lively later filed a sexual harassment complaint, accusing Baldoni of criticizing her body and using back channels to undermine her reputation. She also claimed he recommended a weight-loss expert disguised as a medical consultant.
Lively’s claims and Baldoni’s response
Baldoni has denied the allegations, stating they are unfounded and intended to harm his career. Meanwhile, Lively’s representatives maintain that her complaints remain valid despite the libel suit.
Reynolds has yet to publicly address the allegations
Ryan Reynolds has not commented on the claims. He and Blake Lively, who have been married since 2012, share four children. Baldoni, married to Emily Baldoni, has also refrained from making further statements about the legal battle.
