Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Actress ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by His Claims About Her Late Father

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The legal dispute between co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has taken another unexpected twist, with Lively providing additional details in newly submitted court papers. She claims Baldoni asserted that he communicated with her deceased father, a statement which greatly disturbed her.

Initially, Lively alleged that Baldoni displayed behavior that was both startlingly disturbing and deeply upsetting, which included claiming he could communicate with the deceased. Yet, a revised submission, acquired by TMZ, offers more specifics on the issue.

As Lively has shared, Baldoni once claimed to have talked with his father, Ernie Lively – a man he had never actually met. In an attempt to downplay the statement humorously, Lively supposedly quipped, “Tell him he still owes me 40 bucks.” To her astonishment, Baldoni apparently took this remark literally, asking, “Does he really?

According to Baldoni’s legal team, he continued the discussion, leading Lively to make another humorous comment: “Oh dear no. He owes me much more than that as a joke!” Then, it is claimed that Baldoni touched his heart, closed his eyes, and stated, “This morning, when I was leaving my apartment, I found $40 in my pocket that I didn’t put there.

Legal representatives for Lively claim this exchange was deeply upsetting to her, contradicting Baldoni’s explanation that his actions were just an expression of prayer for her father.

The revised lawsuit report further elaborates on the significant emotional strain that the legal case has caused for Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their kids. It’s mentioned that Lively has found it difficult to get out of bed and is dealing with intense emotions such as grief, fear, trauma, and extreme anxiety. Similarly, Reynolds has reportedly experienced negative effects on his mental health, physical well-being, and professional life. The children have also been affected, experiencing trauma and emotional disruption.

Lawyer Bryan Freedman, representing Baldoni, described the revised lawsuit as “unimpressive” and full of “unverified rumors.” He highlighted that Baldoni’s team has presented “receipts, contemporary documents, and video evidence” which contradict Lively’s statements. Furthermore, Freedman pointed out the recent Saturday Night Live appearance by Lively and Reynolds, criticizing them for making “light-hearted jabs” about the case.

In this ongoing legal conflict, both sides seem unyielding in upholding their perspectives. With looming depositions set to have significant impact, the case remains a heated showdown within the entertainment world, sparking great interest among spectators and legal analysts alike, all eagerly awaiting its next developments.

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2025-02-20 12:37