Hollywood just gave us another courtroom drama, and this time, it’s not on Netflix—it’s playing out in real life. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively are locked in a legal battle so intense that even Ryan Reynolds got dragged into it. If you thought celebrity feuds were limited to social media callouts, think again—because subpoenas, text logs, and phone records are now in the mix.
So, What’s This All About?
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who were supposed to be co-stars in It Ends With Us, are now co-stars in a courtroom drama. Lively alleges that Baldoni engaged in a behind-the-scenes smear campaign against her after she raised concerns about his conduct. She’s now on a mission to uncover every digital breadcrumb he may have left behind—right down to his browser history. Yikes.
Fishing for Evidence or Just a Power Move?
Lively’s legal team fired off subpoenas to Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile demanding access to years of Justin Baldoni’s phone records. That’s right—calls, texts, data logs, and even cell site locations. If Baldoni ordered late-night takeout from the wrong place in December 2022, Lively’s lawyers probably know about it.
In response, Baldoni’s team called this a “fishing expedition,” essentially telling Lively and Reynolds, “You’re not the FBI.” They argue that the request is not just excessive but a full-scale privacy invasion that drags in third parties—including friends, family, and possibly even Baldoni’s Uber Eats driver.
The Subpoena Showdown
To make matters even messier, Lively’s team didn’t stop with Baldoni. They also subpoenaed a crisis consultant, internet providers Cloudflare and AOL (yes, AOL still exists), and multiple PR professionals allegedly linked to Baldoni.
Her argument? The evidence will prove that Baldoni and his team worked behind the scenes to shift the narrative against her, painting her as a “bully” and making her complaints disappear faster than a limited-edition Birkin bag.
The Drama Continues…
Justin Baldoni’s lawyers are now asking the judge to shut down these subpoenas asking for phone records ASAP, calling them an unnecessary media stunt. Meanwhile, Lively’s spokesperson clapped back, asking why Baldoni is so afraid to hand over the “receipts” if he has nothing to hide.
With both sides digging in, it looks like this legal battle is just getting started. Will Lively uncover a Hollywood conspiracy, or is Baldoni right in saying this is all just a headline-grabbing stunt?
Whether you’re Team Lively, Team Baldoni, or just here for the tea, this case is serving up a real-life thriller. With subpoenas flying and reputations on the line, one thing’s for sure—this isn’t ending anytime soon. Stay tuned, because Hollywood’s messiest court case might just be the next big blockbuster.
