The ongoing Hollywood drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over the film It Ends With Us based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel has now spiraled into a full-blown legal and media war, and it’s only getting messier.

What began as a seemingly collaborative project quickly turned toxic as Blake Lively started pushing for more control over the film. Initially cast in a leading role, Blake began to influence not only the creative direction of the film but also its post-production. While it’s common for actors to offer input, Blake’s involvement went beyond that. Allegedly, she pushed for control over the editing process and tried to steer the film in a direction that aligned with her vision, despite the presence of professional editors. This shift set the stage for what became an intense behind-the-scenes battle.

Things took a dramatic turn when Blake allegedly used her considerable influence—bolstered by her star power and that of her husband Ryan Reynolds—to exert pressure on Justin Baldoni and Sony Pictures. According to reports, Blake used the threat of pulling support from her massive fan base, which included millions of devoted followers, to coerce the studio into giving her control. The implication was clear: give her control of the film, or lose the support of a celebrity-driven audience. In Hollywood, this is a big deal, and when you’re talking about someone with Blake Lively’s fan base, this became an extremely tense situation.

Initially, Justin Baldoni tried to remain professional, making it clear that Blake would have to wait for a rough cut of the film before offering feedback, which seemed like a reasonable request. However, things quickly escalated, and when Justin didn’t immediately acquiesce to Blake’s demands, he found himself locked out of the project. Sony handed full control of the film to Blake, a move that left Justin blindsided and frustrated.

The situation took an even more dramatic turn when Blake Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Justin Baldoni of creating a hostile work environment and behaving inappropriately on set. However, things were not as they seemed. Justin and his legal team responded by releasing unedited footage from the film, which, according to them, directly contradicted Blake’s claims. In the footage, Justin is seen being calm, professional, and fully in character during a romantic scene. There are no signs of inappropriate behavior or discomfort. Blake, on the other hand, appears to be comfortable and engaged in the scene. Moreover, Justin’s team pointed out that Blake was actively involved in directing many of the intimate moments on screen, even suggesting how the scenes should be shot. This raised serious questions about the validity of her accusations.

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As if this legal drama wasn’t enough, Colleen Hoover, the author who had selected Justin for the project and worked closely with him on the script, suddenly sided with Blake after she filed her lawsuit. Colleen, who had been a major advocate for Justin, publicly expressed her support for Blake, leaving Justin stunned and questioning her sudden shift in allegiance. Moreover, it was revealed that Colleen had worked with Blake to re-edit the film, which further alienated Justin from the project.

Blake’s legal team has maintained that the release of unedited footage was an unfair attempt to smear Blake’s reputation and that the legal battle should be settled in court, not through the media. This only added fuel to the fire, as the public was now given a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes chaos that had been brewing for months.

The legal conflict between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has quickly evolved into a media war, with both sides taking public shots at each other. Blake’s team made sure to approach major media outlets like The New York Times before the lawsuit was even officially filed, ensuring that public opinion would lean in her favor before Justin had the chance to defend himself. This strategy has sparked debates about fairness, with many questioning whether the legal battle is being used as a strategic move to discredit Justin and shift public perception.

However, things took yet another twist when Ryan Reynolds became more involved in the situation. Although he initially appeared to be a supportive husband standing in the background, reports surfaced suggesting that Ryan had actually been influencing the filmmaking process from behind the scenes. He reportedly made script adjustments, rewrote key scenes, and gave input on aspects of the film that were typically the domain of the director, Justin Baldoni. This raised eyebrows, especially considering that Justin had been the director from the start.

What made this situation even more complicated was the revelation that Ryan Reynolds’ influence might have been used to push Justin out of the project. In a shocking move, Justin’s legal team filed a request for Marvel Studios and Disney to preserve documents related to the creation of the Deadpool films, specifically citing a character in the Deadpool universe called “Nce Poool.” This character, it was alleged, was created as a direct jab at Justin, further insinuating that Ryan used his star power and major franchise to take shots at him in the public eye. This added an entirely new layer of complexity to the already fraught situation.

The drama surrounding this film project has also become a point of contention for the wider entertainment community. As the legal battle escalates, the involvement of high-profile stars like Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift has added fuel to the fire. Taylor Swift, who had been a close friend of Blake’s for years, suddenly found herself at the center of the controversy. According to reports, Taylor was present at a key meeting between Blake, Ryan, and Justin, where the subject of the film’s infamous rooftop scene came up. Afterward, Justin sent Blake a text praising her rewrite of the scene but included a telling detail: he would have felt the same way even without Ryan and Taylor’s presence. This comment suggested that Justin felt pressured by the sheer weight of celebrity influence in the room.

What’s clear now is that this is no longer just a dispute between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over creative differences. It has evolved into a much larger, much more intense battle involving celebrity power dynamics, media manipulation, and a complicated web of legal maneuvering. As more footage, text messages, and behind-the-scenes revelations continue to emerge, it’s becoming evident that the conflict is far from over. In fact, the deeper you dig into the situation, the messier and more calculated it all seems. If there’s one thing for certain, it’s that Hollywood is buzzing with this explosive drama, and the final chapter is yet to be written.