Overview
- TMZ published a pre‑shoot voice memo in which Justin Baldoni told Blake Lively he “legit got the chills” from her costume photos and that she “looked beautiful.”
- The recording dates to early 2023 before cameras rolled on It Ends With Us, during discussions about costume fittings and casting for the character’s younger version.
- TMZ recently also obtained a separate pre‑shoot message in which Lively referred to Baldoni as a “friend” while asking if filming dates could be moved.
- Lively sued Baldoni in December 2024 alleging sexual harassment, which he denies, and his January 2025 countersuit was later dismissed.
- The dispute has featured unsealed communications involving high‑profile figures such as Taylor Swift and Ben Affleck, and a court date is set for May 18, 2026.