The leaked message claims he was ‘sent to the basement’ during film premiere with Blake Lively.
A leaked voice message from Justin Baldoni has surfaced, adding another layer to the contentious legal and personal battle between him and his former co-star Blake Lively. The actors, who shared the screen as Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaid in It Ends With Us, are entangled in an increasingly bitter dispute that has caught public attention.
@megynkellyshow Hear EXCLUSIVE Justin Baldoni voice message to his editors about how he spent the “It Ends With Us” movie premiere in the basement. #megynkellyshow ♬ original sound – The Megyn Kelly Show
Fallout From the Set of It Ends With Us
Rumors of tension between Baldoni and Lively first emerged during the filming of the movie, with reports suggesting the pair didn’t see eye-to-eye on set. The whispers grew louder when the two leads were rarely seen together during the film’s press tour, fueling speculation about a falling-out.
Then, just before Christmas, Blake Lively filed a shocking lawsuit against Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and alleging that he and his team had orchestrated a smear campaign against her. The lawsuit also included claims that Baldoni had entered her makeup trailer uninvited on multiple occasions, even when she was breastfeeding.
Baldoni has vehemently denied the allegations. His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, called Lively’s claims “completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious,” suggesting they were part of a calculated effort to damage his reputation. Freedman hinted that Baldoni is preparing to countersue Lively to “expose the truth.”
Baldoni Sues The New York Times
Adding to the chaos, Baldoni has launched a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, which first broke the story of Lively’s allegations. Baldoni’s legal team accused the publication of relying “almost entirely on Lively’s unverified and self-serving narrative” while ignoring evidence that allegedly contradicted her claims. The newspaper has vowed to defend itself in court.
The Leaked Voice Note
Amid these legal battles, a voice message recorded by Baldoni has been leaked and shared on The Megyn Kelly Show. In the recording, Baldoni details an incident at the It Ends With Us premiere, where he claims he was treated unfairly.
“On what could have been one of the most beautiful nights of my life career-wise, I literally was sent to the basement with all my friends and family for over an hour because I wasn’t allowed to be seen,” Baldoni says in the voice note. “She didn’t want me anywhere near her or the rest of the cast.”
Although Baldoni doesn’t explicitly name Lively in the recording, the implication seems clear. He goes on to describe how he coped with the situation: “We start laughing because of the ridiculousness of this whole thing. I was in the basement with the people that love me the most, and we were all joyful and laughing ‘cause none of that sh*t matters, none of it.”
What’s Next for Baldoni and Lively?
With lawsuits flying in both directions and new details emerging, the drama between Baldoni and Lively shows no signs of slowing down. Both parties have remained tight-lipped publicly, with representatives declining to comment on the leaked voice message.
The fallout from It Ends With Us has transformed what should have been a career milestone for both actors into a legal and PR nightmare. As the court battles unfold, the public’s appetite for the truth behind the allegations and counterclaims will only grow. Whether the leaked voice note will play a significant role in the ongoing saga remains to be seen, but it’s clear that the wounds from this professional relationship gone wrong are far from healed.