The Justin Baldoni basement saga is here, and it’s juicier than the plot of It Ends with Us! Rumor mills and social media sleuths have been on fire since whispers of an alleged on-set feud turned into a full-blown spectacle following the film’s New York City premiere at AMC Lincoln Square on August 6, 2024. And now? We’ve got alleged audio that might just blow the lid off this cinematic soap opera.
The Setup: A Red Carpet Mismatch
Apparently, the red carpet at the premiere was more of a red flag. Justin Baldoni, who not only directed the film but also co-starred in it, was noticeably missing from group photos. Not even a selfie with Blake Lively? Suspicious. Naturally, social media investigators worked overtime and concluded there had to be drama—like, Grade-A, popcorn-worthy drama.
But wait, there’s more! Justin’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman (because every great Hollywood feud needs a lawyer cameo), strutted onto Megyn Kelly’s show like it was his own legal-themed talk show. He unveiled a voice memo allegedly recorded by Justin himself during the premiere. And friends, this memo? It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, basement vibes, and philosophical revelations.
The Memo Heard ‘Round the Internet
Let’s set the scene: Justin, in the basement (because apparently, the upstairs was Blake Lively territory), recording his thoughts with the dramatic flair of a Shakespearean soliloquy. Here’s a breakdown of what went down:
“On what could have been one of the most beautiful nights of my life career-wise…”
Translation: Justin was ready for his main character moment but got demoted to supporting cast.
“…I literally was sent to the basement with all my friends and family for over an hour…”
That’s right. Justin, his crew, and presumably some confused ushers were all banished to the basement. Did they get free popcorn down there? No idea.
“…She didn’t want me anywhere near her or the rest of the cast.”
This is starting to sound like high school prom drama but with movie stars. Who knew the Hollywood red carpet had cliques?
“…We start laughing because of the ridiculousness of this whole thing…”
Picture this: Justin and his squad in the basement, giggling like they’re at a slumber party. Basement vibes: immaculate.
“…None of that sh– matters, none of it. That’s not why we’re in the business…”
Cue the deep artist monologue. It’s not about fame, y’all. It’s about the art. And maybe the basement acoustics helped him get in touch with his soul.
“…We’re in it because we’re artists and we believe in what we do…”
Plot twist: Justin’s basement exile was basically method acting for his next indie film, Basement Diaries: A Journey of Love and Light.
“…Light and love will win.”
If this isn’t the tagline for It Ends with Us 2: Basement Boogaloo, what even is Hollywood doing?
The Aftermath
As of now, nothing has been verified. Blake Lively’s camp is silent, Justin’s lawyer is probably drafting his next press statement, and the basement at AMC Lincoln Square is trending on Yelp.
Was this a genuine case of artistic persecution or just a wildly misinterpreted logistical hiccup? Who knows! But one thing’s for sure: the internet will keep dissecting this drama until we all collectively forget it happened (or until the next Hollywood feud takes center stage).
Stay tuned, because in Hollywood, the drama never ends—it just moves to the basement. 🎤