Blake Lively’s sworn testimony torpedoes a studio narrative that A-list bystanders witnessed the moment her husband called out It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni for asking about her post-baby weight—shrinking the alleged showdown to three people and zero superstar witnesses.
What the Studio Email Claimed
A July 2024 internal email from Wayfarer Studios co-founder Jamey Heath’s team—later unsealed as an exhibit—stated that Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman were “also present in the apt at the time” Ryan Reynolds allegedly berated Justin Baldoni over fat-shaming comments directed at Blake Lively.
What Lively Swore Under Oath
According to her Jan. 20 unsealed deposition, only three people were in the home office during the confrontation: Lively, Reynolds and Baldoni. She testified that her trainer Don Saladino had tipped her off that Baldoni asked “behind my back” how much she would weigh when cameras rolled. Reynolds “briefly walked over and joined our discussion,” but no celebrities witnessed the exchange.
Jackman’s Cameo: 30 Seconds at the Door
Lively clarifies that Hugh Jackman did stop by—to pick up Reynolds for lunch. The two men shook hands with Baldoni in the entryway and immediately left. “No one but Baldoni, myself, and Reynolds was anywhere in our office during the discussion,” she states, reducing Jackman’s involvement to a cordial hello.
Swift’s Subpoena Drama
Although Taylor Swift is not a party to the lawsuit, her name has surfaced repeatedly. Baldoni’s team attempted to subpoena her in May 2025, suggesting she had inside knowledge of production disputes. Swift’s representative told People the singer never visited the set, made creative decisions, or saw It Ends With Us until weeks after its theatrical release—branding the subpoena a “tabloid clickbait” tactic.
Why the Head-Count Matters
- Witness List: Fewer eyewitnesses weakens any future defamation counter-claim Baldoni might mount.
- PR Optics: The original email painted Reynolds as publicly humiliating Baldoni in front of mega-stars; Lively’s version portrays a private marital defense.
- Legal Leverage: Lively’s harassment suit against Baldoni and Wayfarer hinges on proving a hostile work environment; narrowing the incident to a private three-person conversation could undercut studio assertions that complaints were over-dramatized for outside allies.
Trial Timeline
The civil trial—where Lively alleges sexual harassment and retaliation—is scheduled for March 2026. Both sides have submitted dueling potential-witness lists topping 80 names, but after this deposition, two marquee names can probably be crossed off.
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