Ryan Reynolds talks about ‘difficult times’ following Blake Lively’s harassment lawsuit against Baldoni

Ryan Reynolds y Blake Lively face a whirlwind of accusations against Justin Baldoni. In the world of entertainment, where fiction is intertwined with reality, the marriage is going through a turbulent time after the lawsuit filed by Lively against actor and director Justin Baldoni. Accusations of sexual harassment, a toxic work environment, and an alleged smear campaign have put those involved in the spotlight, revealing a plot as dramatic as any of his films.

Ryan breaks the silence

On Monday, Ryan Reynolds, known for his sense of humor and social commitment, broke his silence with a post on Instagram. Dressed as Deadpool, the actor spoke about the charity campaign he leads with Blake for the Sick Kids children’s hospital. However, his message contained a somber undertone: “This video was recorded at a time when I really didn’t feel like putting on the suit.” Both promised to match donations made through Christmas Eve, reaching a maximum of $500,000. Although the message was intended to promote the cause, Reynolds’ words hinted at an emotional undertone, probably related to recent tensions.

On Friday, December 20, Blake Lively filed a complaint with the California Department of Civil Rights against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior during the production of a film. According to the lawsuit, Baldoni created a toxic work environment, improvised sexual scenes without prior consent and made inappropriate comments about Lively’s weight, her personal life and even her late father.

One of the most disturbing incidents described in the lawsuit alleges that Baldoni, during a scene, “discreetly bit and sucked on” Lively’s lower lip without warning or narrative justification. The actress also accuses producer Jamey Heath of showing explicit videos and repeatedly invading her personal space.

An alleged plot against Lively

The case takes an even darker turn with the inclusion of text messages that Lively’s lawyers say reveal a deliberate plan by Baldoni and his team to damage the actress’ reputation. These messages, obtained through a subpoena, suggest that the actor’s crisis team discussed strategies to discredit Lively, including social manipulation campaigns. In one exchange, Melissa Nathan, Baldoni’s crisis strategist, jokes with her publicist about “burying” the actress, while in another message she considers planting rumors about Lively’s supposed difficulty working as a team. Baldoni would also have suggested using social networks to promote these negative narratives.

Tensions between Lively and Baldoni began even before filming, according to the lawsuit. Lively objected to Baldoni’s changes to the script, which included explicit scenes of sexual content and nudity that were not in the original material. Although Baldoni removed some of these scenes after objections, he insisted on keeping others, justifying them as necessary to his artistic vision.

As the accusations against Baldoni pile up, Reynolds and Lively appear to be maintaining a united front. Despite the difficult situation, the two continue to use their platforms to support charitable causes and maintain a positive message.

However, the case underscores the complexities of power in Hollywood and the challenges even the most well-known figures face in speaking out against abuse. As the story continues to unfold, the focus remains on Blake Lively, whose bravery in confronting these issues could set an important precedent in the industry.