Overview
- An April 3, 2023 voice memo unsealed in court captures Baldoni saying he got “the chills” from Lively’s costume photos and telling her, “You look beautiful,” while also seeking her input on casting.
- A separate February 2023 voice note from Lively refers to Baldoni as a “friend” as she discussed production timing while returning to work after giving birth.
- TMZ obtained Baldoni’s memo, and multiple outlets published details as thousands of pages of previously sealed texts, emails, audio and depositions continue to surface.
- Audio filed by Lively’s team features Wayfarer cofounder Steve Sarowitz praising Scarlett Johansson and contrasting that experience with working with Lively, comments that have drawn new attention to non‑party figures.
- Baldoni denies Lively’s harassment and retaliation claims; his $400 million countersuit was dismissed in 2025, and judges have heard arguments on pending motions ahead of the May 18, 2026 jury trial.