and Justin Baldoni are knee-deep in a heated legal battle over their film It Ends With Us.
And if anything, it is only serving up more juicy tidbits, keeping the world hooked on its daily fix of entertainment gossip. But not everyone caught up in this feud is here just for the drama—some are actively weighing in, picking sides, and dissecting who is in the right and who is not. One such commentator on the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni saga has once again thrown in their two cents.
Joe Rogan, MMA commentator, did not hold back as he weighed in on the explosive legal drama, calling out Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds
, for their supposed tactics.
Joe Rogan defends Justin Baldoni, accuses Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
During a recent The Joe Rogan Experience
episode with Brendan Schaub, Joe Rogan did not mince words. “They f—ed up
,” he declared, criticizing Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for underestimating Justin Baldoni’s resolve. The podcaster highlighted Baldoni’s decision to release private text exchanges, including one where Lively invited him into her trailer while “pumping
”- a detail that contradicted her later claims. “You literally have a text exchange back and forth,
” Rogan emphasized, arguing the evidence exposed the couple’s reliance on Hollywood clout.
Rogan doubled down on his support, praising Baldoni for dropping “receipts
” that others in the industry would fear to disclose. Comedian Schaub urged Baldoni to go “hard in the paint
”, warning that half-measures would not salvage his reputation. The podcast host also backed Baldoni’s suit against The New York Times, calling it a “great case
” that could redefine media accountability.
Baldoni’s legal team launched a scathing rebuttal to Reynolds’ attempt to distance himself from the case, claiming the actor’s behind-the-scenes role in the conflict.
More tensions rise as Bryan Freedman challenges Ryan Reynolds’ actions
Bryan Freedman, Justin Baldoni’s attorney, blasted Ryan Reynolds for seeking dismissal from the suit, claiming the actor played a central role in damaging Baldoni’s career. In a statement obtained by PEOPLE, Freedman accused Reynolds of using his industry sway to pressure agencies into dropping Baldoni as a client. Reynolds now seeks to “run from the flames
” Freedman stated, dismissing the Deadpool
star’s attempts to downplay the claims as trivial. One producer has criticized Reynolds for being overly sensitive and reckless in the ego clash
surrounding this case, suggesting that his actions may have exacerbated the situation.
Bryan Freedman comments on the SNL media stunt pulled by Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. pic.twitter.com/PAr5Wt83iX
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Blake Lively and Reynolds later petitioned the court to restrict Freedman’s public statements, claiming he violated ethical guidelines by sharing unedited film footage to sway opinion. Their team argued the footage supports Lively’s original claims, but Baldoni’s camp insists it reveals inconsistencies in her account. With both sides digging in, the case shows no signs of cooling off.
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