April 26, 2025 • 9 mins
This scintillating deep dive follows Hollywood's most explosive feud of 2025 between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. From sexual harassment allegations to multi-million dollar lawsuits, gossip queen Vivian Steele breaks down the bitter battle that erupted after filming "It Ends With Us." The article details their Time100 Gala confrontation, celebrity reactions, and the power dynamics shaping this high-stakes Hollywood drama, all delivered with Vivian's signature sass and insider knowledge. Want more delicious celebrity tea delivered straight to your ears? Head over to https://www.quietperiodplease.com/ for our full collection of binge-worthy podcasts that will keep you in the know about all things entertainment. Trust me, darlings, you don't want to miss a single episode!
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to another sizzling episode of the Inside Scoop, Darlings.
I'm Vivian Steel, and today we're diving deep into what
might just be the most explosive Hollywood feud of the decade.
So grab your ice matcher, settle in, and let me
spill this scording hot tea about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni,
a drama so juicy it makes the average celebrity breakup
look like a children's puppet show. All right, babes, buckle up,
(00:21):
because we're about to take a wild ride through Tinseltown's
messiest saga. When it ends with us hit theaters last summer,
audiences swooned over the on screen chemistry between Blake Lively
and Justin Baldoni. The adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best seller
seemed like a match made in Hollywood heaven. Beautiful people,
beautiful story, beautiful box office numbers. But honey, behind those
(00:43):
perfect promotional photos and practice red carpet smiles, a storm
was brewing that would eventually explode into what we're witnessing now,
a multimillion dollar legal battlefield with enough plot twists to
make even the most seasoned gossip columnist's headspin. Let me
set the scene for you. December twenty twenty four, Holliday
Decker Rations, twinkling, champagne flowing, and suddenly boom. Blake Lively
(01:04):
drops a bombshell complaint with California's Civil Rights Department against
her dreamy co star and director Justin Baldoni. Sexual harassment allegations,
claims of a coordinated smear campaign, accusations flying faster than
designer items at a sample sale. The entertainment world collectively gasped,
and your girl, Vivian was right there, frantically texting her
sources while spilling her peppermint mocher in shock. But wait,
(01:27):
there's more, Because in this town, Darlings, nobody, and I
mean nobody takes accusations lying down without firing back faster
than you could say countersuit. Baldoni launched his own legal missiles,
a two hundred and fifty million dollar libel suit against
The New York Times for reporting on Lively's allegations, followed
by a staggering four hundred million dollar suit against Blake
(01:48):
and her husband Ryan Reynolds. The couple that sues together
stays together. Am I right, Baldoni's team claimed the Golden
Couple was attempting to hijack his film and destroy his
career with false allegations. Hollywood PR our teams were working overtime,
and somewhere streaming executives were probably already planning the inevitable
documentary series. Now I know what you're thinking, Vivian. How
(02:08):
did we get here? These beautiful people were smiling together
in photos just months ago. Honey, in this town, a
smile can hide a thousand daggers. According to Baldoni's team,
the trouble started brewing during production, with tensions over creative
control simmering beneath the surface. They've alleged that Blake and
Ryan wanted more power over the film than they were
entitled to. Meanwhile, Team Lively maintained that when she spoke
(02:31):
up about legitimate concerns, she faced retaliation in the form
of a calculated campaign to damage her reputation. And let's
talk about that alleged smear campaign for a hot second.
The receipts Darling's texts and emails supposedly showing Baldoni's PR
team plotting to take down Lively before she could speak
out about her experiences on set. These communications somehow found
(02:51):
their way to Blake's legal team through what court documents
reveal was a subpoena issued to PR Maven Stephanie Jones,
who had previously worked with Baldoni's TI. It's giving corporate espionage,
but make it Hollywood Now. If you're struggling to keep
track of who's suing whom at this point, join the club, sweeties.
We've got Blake suing Justin, Justin suing Blake, and Ryan
Justin also suing The New York Times, various PR firms
(03:14):
and executives getting dragged into the mix. A federal judge
called it a feud between PR firms, which might be
the understatement of the century. It's more like a high
stakes game of legal chess where everyone's wearing lubutans and
the pawns of publicists. Speaking of power moves, let's talk
about the Time one hundred gala that just went down
this week. Blake Lively, fresh from being named one of
(03:35):
Time's Most Influential People of twenty twenty five, arrived on
the arm of her equally gorgeous husband, Ryan Reynolds. The
timing couldn't have been more perfect. Or more calculated, depending
on which side of this feud you're cheering for. Blake
stunned in a breathtaking gown, flashing that million dollar smile
while the legal documents piled up behind the scenes. During
her speech at the gala, Blake alluded to her ongoing
(03:56):
battle with Baldoni without naming names, saying I have I
have so much to say about the last two years
of my life, but tonight is not the forum. The
Queen of Subtle Shade then pivoted to honor her mother,
Willie Elaine MacAlpin, revealing that her mum had survived the
worst crime someone can commit against a woman, powerful stuff,
and a masterclass in navigating a public appearance while in
(04:17):
the middle of a legal firestorm. But the drama didn't
stop there. As Blake took the stage, eagle eyed observers
caught what appeared to be a tense moment between her
and Ryan. A lipreader later claimed to decode their exchange,
with Ryan supposedly saying I should be there. I need
to shine right now, followed by you need to understand
what I'm saying to you right now. Blake then reportedly
placed her hand on his cheek, and said kiss me
(04:39):
one more time. They sealed it with a quick smooch
before she took the stage. Was it marital tension or
just pre speech jitters? The internet naturally has theories for days.
Not everyone was applauding Blake's Time one hundred honor, though
media personality Meg and Kelly publicly slammed the recognition as
a ridiculous joke, claiming Blake launched a fake me too,
(04:59):
allegation that was falling apart. Kelly even quipped about wanting
a selfie with Blake because she's provided me with so
many hours of content. The shade of it all, in
Hollywood feuds, there are never just two sides. There's always
a Greek chorus weighing in from the sidelines. Meanwhile, Justin
Baldoni has been fighting back hard against Blake's attempts to
get his lawsuit dismissed. His outspoken attorney, Brian Friedman, who
(05:22):
by the way, has represented everyone from Megan Kelly to
Tucker Carlson, isn't holding back, calling Blake's motion to dismiss
one of the most abhorrent examples of abusing our legal system,
and referring to her and Ryan as privileged deletes trying
to twist laws to fit their agenda. The gloves aren't
just off, They've been burned, scattered, and stomped on. But
what's actually happening in the courtroom. Earlier this year, a
(05:44):
federal judge granted Blake's request to limit the disclosure of
certain sensitive information in the litigation to attorney's eyes only.
This means even Baldoni himself can't see some of the
evidence being presented, a win for Team Lively, who argued
that celebrities and their publicists might leave information. Given how
this whole saga has played out so far, can we
(06:05):
blame them for being cautious? The legal drama has pulled
in everyone from PR executives to crisis management specialists. Former
Jones Works publicist Jennifer Abel found herself caught in the
crossfire when her devices were allegedly taken under false pretenses,
giving Team Lively access to those infamous text messages that
suggested a coordinated campaign against the actress. The plot thickens
(06:26):
faster than a celebrities Instagram following after a scandal. For
those keeping score at home, we're looking at a March
twenty twenty six trial start date for the main event
almost a full year away, plenty of time for more twists, turns,
and pr stunts from both sides. In the meantime, both
stars are fighting to have various aspects of each other's
cases dismissed, with each side claiming the moral and legal
(06:48):
high ground. What makes this feud particularly fascinating is that
it's not just about two beautiful people who don't get along.
It's about power in Hollywood. It's about who controls narratives.
It's about how the number meets two movement has changed
the industry landscape. And yes, it's about millions of dollars
in reputations that took decades to build but could crumble
in an instant. Industry and ciders are divided on how
(07:10):
this will all shake out. Some see Blake's continued high
profile appearances like the Time one hundred Gala and her
recent SXSW premiere of Another Simple Favor as evidence that
her star remains untarnished. Others point to Joe Rogan publicly
supporting Baldoni on his massively popular podcast as a sign
that public opinion might be starting to shift. Rogan claimed
(07:31):
Blake and Ryan fucked up by trying to take down
sweet nice guy Baldoni and suggested the power couple thought
no one was going to come out with the receipts.
In the midst of all this drama, It ends with
us sits as a strange artifact, a film forever marked
by the real life conflict that erupted between its stars.
Will audiences be able to watch it without thinking about
(07:52):
the behind the scenes battle, will there be a sequel
as originally planned before this all exploded, And most importantly,
which side will eventually emerge victorious in the court of
public opinion. As we wait for answers, one thing's for certain.
This isn't ending anytime soon. The lawsuits are piling up,
the PR teams are working around the clock, and the
stars at the center of it all continue to navigate
(08:12):
their public appearances with practice smiles that reveal nothing while
saying everything that's Hollywood for you, darlings, where the most
dramatic scenes always happen off camera, and where your girl
Vivian will be watching, note taking and bringing you every
juicy detail until next time. Keep your friends close, your
enemies closer, and your NDA's ironclad. Thanks for listening, babes.
(08:33):
Don't forget to subscribe for more piping hot celebrity tea
delivered straight to your ears. This episode was brought to
you by Quiet Please Podcast networks. For more content like this,
please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. Until next time,
This is Vivian Steele signing off. Remember in this town,
Today's feud is tomorrow's blockbuster documentary, Quiet Please dot Ai
(08:56):
hear what matters
Welcome to another sizzling episode of the Inside Scoop, Darlings.
I'm Vivian Steel, and today we're diving deep into what
might just be the most explosive Hollywood feud of the decade.
So grab your ice matcher, settle in, and let me
spill this scording hot tea about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni,
a drama so juicy it makes the average celebrity breakup
look like a children's puppet show. All right, babes, buckle up,
(00:21):
because we're about to take a wild ride through Tinseltown's
messiest saga. When it ends with us hit theaters last summer,
audiences swooned over the on screen chemistry between Blake Lively
and Justin Baldoni. The adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best seller
seemed like a match made in Hollywood heaven. Beautiful people,
beautiful story, beautiful box office numbers. But honey, behind those
(00:43):
perfect promotional photos and practice red carpet smiles, a storm
was brewing that would eventually explode into what we're witnessing now,
a multimillion dollar legal battlefield with enough plot twists to
make even the most seasoned gossip columnist's headspin. Let me
set the scene for you. December twenty twenty four, Holliday
Decker Rations, twinkling, champagne flowing, and suddenly boom. Blake Lively
(01:04):
drops a bombshell complaint with California's Civil Rights Department against
her dreamy co star and director Justin Baldoni. Sexual harassment allegations,
claims of a coordinated smear campaign, accusations flying faster than
designer items at a sample sale. The entertainment world collectively gasped,
and your girl, Vivian was right there, frantically texting her
sources while spilling her peppermint mocher in shock. But wait,
(01:27):
there's more, Because in this town, Darlings, nobody, and I
mean nobody takes accusations lying down without firing back faster
than you could say countersuit. Baldoni launched his own legal missiles,
a two hundred and fifty million dollar libel suit against
The New York Times for reporting on Lively's allegations, followed
by a staggering four hundred million dollar suit against Blake
(01:48):
and her husband Ryan Reynolds. The couple that sues together
stays together. Am I right, Baldoni's team claimed the Golden
Couple was attempting to hijack his film and destroy his
career with false allegations. Hollywood PR our teams were working overtime,
and somewhere streaming executives were probably already planning the inevitable
documentary series. Now I know what you're thinking, Vivian. How
(02:08):
did we get here? These beautiful people were smiling together
in photos just months ago. Honey, in this town, a
smile can hide a thousand daggers. According to Baldoni's team,
the trouble started brewing during production, with tensions over creative
control simmering beneath the surface. They've alleged that Blake and
Ryan wanted more power over the film than they were
entitled to. Meanwhile, Team Lively maintained that when she spoke
(02:31):
up about legitimate concerns, she faced retaliation in the form
of a calculated campaign to damage her reputation. And let's
talk about that alleged smear campaign for a hot second.
The receipts Darling's texts and emails supposedly showing Baldoni's PR
team plotting to take down Lively before she could speak
out about her experiences on set. These communications somehow found
(02:51):
their way to Blake's legal team through what court documents
reveal was a subpoena issued to PR Maven Stephanie Jones,
who had previously worked with Baldoni's TI. It's giving corporate espionage,
but make it Hollywood Now. If you're struggling to keep
track of who's suing whom at this point, join the club, sweeties.
We've got Blake suing Justin, Justin suing Blake, and Ryan
Justin also suing The New York Times, various PR firms
(03:14):
and executives getting dragged into the mix. A federal judge
called it a feud between PR firms, which might be
the understatement of the century. It's more like a high
stakes game of legal chess where everyone's wearing lubutans and
the pawns of publicists. Speaking of power moves, let's talk
about the Time one hundred gala that just went down
this week. Blake Lively, fresh from being named one of
(03:35):
Time's Most Influential People of twenty twenty five, arrived on
the arm of her equally gorgeous husband, Ryan Reynolds. The
timing couldn't have been more perfect. Or more calculated, depending
on which side of this feud you're cheering for. Blake
stunned in a breathtaking gown, flashing that million dollar smile
while the legal documents piled up behind the scenes. During
her speech at the gala, Blake alluded to her ongoing
(03:56):
battle with Baldoni without naming names, saying I have I
have so much to say about the last two years
of my life, but tonight is not the forum. The
Queen of Subtle Shade then pivoted to honor her mother,
Willie Elaine MacAlpin, revealing that her mum had survived the
worst crime someone can commit against a woman, powerful stuff,
and a masterclass in navigating a public appearance while in
(04:17):
the middle of a legal firestorm. But the drama didn't
stop there. As Blake took the stage, eagle eyed observers
caught what appeared to be a tense moment between her
and Ryan. A lipreader later claimed to decode their exchange,
with Ryan supposedly saying I should be there. I need
to shine right now, followed by you need to understand
what I'm saying to you right now. Blake then reportedly
placed her hand on his cheek, and said kiss me
(04:39):
one more time. They sealed it with a quick smooch
before she took the stage. Was it marital tension or
just pre speech jitters? The internet naturally has theories for days.
Not everyone was applauding Blake's Time one hundred honor, though
media personality Meg and Kelly publicly slammed the recognition as
a ridiculous joke, claiming Blake launched a fake me too,
(04:59):
allegation that was falling apart. Kelly even quipped about wanting
a selfie with Blake because she's provided me with so
many hours of content. The shade of it all, in
Hollywood feuds, there are never just two sides. There's always
a Greek chorus weighing in from the sidelines. Meanwhile, Justin
Baldoni has been fighting back hard against Blake's attempts to
get his lawsuit dismissed. His outspoken attorney, Brian Friedman, who
(05:22):
by the way, has represented everyone from Megan Kelly to
Tucker Carlson, isn't holding back, calling Blake's motion to dismiss
one of the most abhorrent examples of abusing our legal system,
and referring to her and Ryan as privileged deletes trying
to twist laws to fit their agenda. The gloves aren't
just off, They've been burned, scattered, and stomped on. But
what's actually happening in the courtroom. Earlier this year, a
(05:44):
federal judge granted Blake's request to limit the disclosure of
certain sensitive information in the litigation to attorney's eyes only.
This means even Baldoni himself can't see some of the
evidence being presented, a win for Team Lively, who argued
that celebrities and their publicists might leave information. Given how
this whole saga has played out so far, can we
(06:05):
blame them for being cautious? The legal drama has pulled
in everyone from PR executives to crisis management specialists. Former
Jones Works publicist Jennifer Abel found herself caught in the
crossfire when her devices were allegedly taken under false pretenses,
giving Team Lively access to those infamous text messages that
suggested a coordinated campaign against the actress. The plot thickens
(06:26):
faster than a celebrities Instagram following after a scandal. For
those keeping score at home, we're looking at a March
twenty twenty six trial start date for the main event
almost a full year away, plenty of time for more twists, turns,
and pr stunts from both sides. In the meantime, both
stars are fighting to have various aspects of each other's
cases dismissed, with each side claiming the moral and legal
(06:48):
high ground. What makes this feud particularly fascinating is that
it's not just about two beautiful people who don't get along.
It's about power in Hollywood. It's about who controls narratives.
It's about how the number meets two movement has changed
the industry landscape. And yes, it's about millions of dollars
in reputations that took decades to build but could crumble
in an instant. Industry and ciders are divided on how
(07:10):
this will all shake out. Some see Blake's continued high
profile appearances like the Time one hundred Gala and her
recent SXSW premiere of Another Simple Favor as evidence that
her star remains untarnished. Others point to Joe Rogan publicly
supporting Baldoni on his massively popular podcast as a sign
that public opinion might be starting to shift. Rogan claimed
(07:31):
Blake and Ryan fucked up by trying to take down
sweet nice guy Baldoni and suggested the power couple thought
no one was going to come out with the receipts.
In the midst of all this drama, It ends with
us sits as a strange artifact, a film forever marked
by the real life conflict that erupted between its stars.
Will audiences be able to watch it without thinking about
(07:52):
the behind the scenes battle, will there be a sequel
as originally planned before this all exploded, And most importantly,
which side will eventually emerge victorious in the court of
public opinion. As we wait for answers, one thing's for certain.
This isn't ending anytime soon. The lawsuits are piling up,
the PR teams are working around the clock, and the
stars at the center of it all continue to navigate
(08:12):
their public appearances with practice smiles that reveal nothing while
saying everything that's Hollywood for you, darlings, where the most
dramatic scenes always happen off camera, and where your girl
Vivian will be watching, note taking and bringing you every
juicy detail until next time. Keep your friends close, your
enemies closer, and your NDA's ironclad. Thanks for listening, babes.
(08:33):
Don't forget to subscribe for more piping hot celebrity tea
delivered straight to your ears. This episode was brought to
you by Quiet Please Podcast networks. For more content like this,
please go to Quiet Please dot Ai. Until next time,
This is Vivian Steele signing off. Remember in this town,
Today's feud is tomorrow's blockbuster documentary, Quiet Please dot Ai
(08:56):
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