"Texts from the Trenches: Rainn Wilson's Support Sends a Clear Message Amidst Blake Lively Feud"
In a dramatic turn of events, actor and director Justin Baldoni found himself at the center of a heated feud with actress Blake Lively while filming "It Ends With Us". What was meant to be an uncomfortable conversation turned into a full-blown assault, with Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds allegedly berating Baldioni in a way that left him shaken.
According to texts shared by Baldoni's defense team, on January 5, 2024, his friend and fellow actor Rainn Wilson reached out, asking if there were any updates from the group. Baldoni subsequently shared details of a tense conversation he had with Reynolds, describing it as "one of the hardest nights of my life".
Reynolds allegedly attacked Baldioni, telling him that Jamey Heath, one of the film's producers and friends of Baldioni's, was not who they claimed to be, and that their podcast was "unsafe" because it made people feel safe. The text also revealed that Reynolds used the word "creepy" in reference to Baldioni's behavior, further fueling a sense of unease.
In response, Wilson reached out with words of encouragement, stating that he had been set up and ambushed, like a deer in headlights. He praised Jamey Heath for stepping in diplomatically and expressed gratitude that Baldioni didn't immediately start apologizing.
This development comes as Baldioni has been fighting Lively's allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. While her initial complaint was filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Baldoni later sued Reynolds and Lively for defamation, which ultimately resulted in his case being dismissed.
However, this feud is far from over, with Baldioni recently moving to dismiss Lively's claims, which are set to go to trial in March.
In a dramatic turn of events, actor and director Justin Baldoni found himself at the center of a heated feud with actress Blake Lively while filming "It Ends With Us". What was meant to be an uncomfortable conversation turned into a full-blown assault, with Lively's husband Ryan Reynolds allegedly berating Baldioni in a way that left him shaken.
According to texts shared by Baldoni's defense team, on January 5, 2024, his friend and fellow actor Rainn Wilson reached out, asking if there were any updates from the group. Baldoni subsequently shared details of a tense conversation he had with Reynolds, describing it as "one of the hardest nights of my life".
Reynolds allegedly attacked Baldioni, telling him that Jamey Heath, one of the film's producers and friends of Baldioni's, was not who they claimed to be, and that their podcast was "unsafe" because it made people feel safe. The text also revealed that Reynolds used the word "creepy" in reference to Baldioni's behavior, further fueling a sense of unease.
In response, Wilson reached out with words of encouragement, stating that he had been set up and ambushed, like a deer in headlights. He praised Jamey Heath for stepping in diplomatically and expressed gratitude that Baldioni didn't immediately start apologizing.
This development comes as Baldioni has been fighting Lively's allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. While her initial complaint was filed with the California Civil Rights Department, Baldoni later sued Reynolds and Lively for defamation, which ultimately resulted in his case being dismissed.
However, this feud is far from over, with Baldioni recently moving to dismiss Lively's claims, which are set to go to trial in March.
I'm literally shook by the drama unfolding between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively 
. I mean, can't they just have a convo without it escalating into full-blown assault? 
It's really sad to see how toxic this situation has become for everyone involved.
I don't get why he felt the need to belittle and bully Baldioni like that. Wasn't their podcast about making people feel safe, not creating a sense of unease? 
Poor Jamie Heath, getting dragged into this mess too... 
. He's got my back, no pun intended! It just goes to show that even in the midst of chaos, there are still good people who care and want to help out. 
Fingers crossed for Baldioni, he needs all the support he can get right now 
like what even is the point of all this? and rainn wilson is literally the nicest guy ever for sticking up for baldioni 
. It's like the whole thing is just one big mess, and I'm not sure who's coming out on top in this battle. Baldioni's trying to move forward with a case against Reynolds and Lively for defamation, but it feels like they're all just trying to damage each other's reputations 
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, I'm so here for him stepping in and saving the day! 
This whole drama is just a major reminder of how toxic relationships can be... but I'm def rooting for Justin Baldioni 
Let's see what happens next in this wild saga...
, like what even is that? And Jamey Heath getting dragged into it doesn't help. I'm not saying he wasn't right about the podcast or whatever but come on... 
I don't get why everyone's so salty... can someone explain it to me like I'm 5? 
and i gotta say, Reynolds' behavior is just weird 
especially using the word "creepy" to describe someone who didn't even do anything wrong 
anyway, it's clear that this feud is far from over and I'm not sure what's gonna happen next 
oh my goodness I'm still trying to process the drama that went down on set of "It Ends With Us" 
it's one thing for a public figure to make a comment, but to allegedly attack someone personally is just uncalled for. I'm so glad Rainn Wilson was there to support him and offer some words of encouragement 
i feel bad for him, but at the same time, reynolds & lively's behavior sounds super sketchy lol can we get the tea on what really went down?
for reaching out and offering support like that. It's clear he knew something was up.
. I'm not saying Baldioni's behavior is okay, but if Reynolds wants to go after someone, let him do it himself instead of making a scene in front of his wife and her friend. It just comes off as petty and unbecoming.
. It's clear that Reynolds was all over the line with those attacks, calling someone "creepy" and throwing Jamey Heath under the bus 
this is definitely not the end of this saga, imo
that whole situation was already super complicated and sensitive, and to add more fuel to the fire? yeah, lets not do that 
i do feel bad for justin though, i can imagine how tough it must be to deal with someone like reynolds who's basically throwing shade at him all the time 
his words of encouragement mean so much more than just a simple tweet or statement 
it's all too much for me to handle sometimes, and I'm just glad we have people like Rainn who are willing to stand by their friends 
. I feel like he's caught in the middle of a really toxic situation and it's not right that Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are taking out their frustrations on him. The fact that Rainn Wilson is speaking up for him is a big deal - his support means a lot, especially when things are as intense as they must be.