Blake Lively's unsealed texts to Taylor Swift call Justin Baldoni a 'doofus' who 'thinks he's a writer now'
Key Points:
- Newly unsealed text message excerpts reveal Blake Lively's candid and critical remarks about Justin Baldoni, her director and costar in "It Ends With Us," which she sent to friend Taylor Swift during the film's production.
- Lively referred to Baldoni as a "clown" and "doofus," criticizing his attempts at writing and expressing frustration over his behavior on set.
- Although Taylor Swift was not named in Lively's December 2024 lawsuit against Baldoni, his legal team unsuccessfully tried to subpoena Swift in 2025 for testimony related to the case.
- Lively filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and a smear campaign, while Baldoni countersued