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A newly unsealed voice memo has provided a rare glimpse into the once-friendly relationship between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
On Thursday, January 29, 2026, court documents from their ongoing legal dispute revealed a four-minute recording Lively sent to Baldoni on February 8, 2023.
In the message, sent months before their professional relationship soured, Lively explicitly tells her director and co-star, "I'm talking to you as a friend at this point more than anything."
The audio captures a candid Lively discussing the stress of her upcoming schedule.
She mentions her husband, Ryan Reynolds, encouraged her to reach out to Baldoni to discuss production timelines.
Blake Lively explains that starting work on It Ends with Us in March or April would be difficult, as she was still adjusting to life with a newborn and prioritizing her health.
She even asks if they could move the filming dates, noting that while she has "selfish reasons" for the request, she hopes they can find a timeline that works for both of them.
This friendly exchange stands in sharp contrast to the current state of their relationship. Since late 2024, the two have been embroiled in a bitter legal battle.
Lively sued Baldoni for over $160 million, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of the film.
Baldoni has denied these claims and countersued, accusing Blake Lively and Reynolds of hijacking the movie's production.
While a judge dismissed Baldoni’s initial countersuit last year, the two continue to trade accusations in court.
Other unsealed documents released this week include heated text messages where Ryan Reynolds allegedly describes Baldoni as a "toxic mess" and a "predatory fraudster."
The release of this older, friendlier voice memo appears to be part of a strategy to highlight how much the relationship shifted during production.
With a trial date set for May 2026 in New York, more private communications between the Hollywood heavyweights will likely become public as both sides prepare for their day in court.
