Drama alert! Things are getting messier than a toddler’s spaghetti dinner in the ongoing legal spat between Hollywood’s most photogenic couple, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, and It Ends With Us director/co-star Justin Baldoni.
So, what’s the tea? Earlier this week, Blake’s team rolled up to court like, “Hey, can we get Justin’s lawyer to zip it and stop yapping to the press? We’re trying to avoid a Netflix-level docuseries about this trial.”
But Justin and his crew weren’t having it. They essentially said, “Free speech, baby! We’re just over here clearing up the bad vibes you guys started.” (Cue dramatic courtroom gasps.)
Fast forward to now: Blake and Ryan’s lawyer, Esra Hudson, has returned serve with a letter so spicy it could season your grandma’s chili. This wasn’t just a clapback—it was a full-blown legal roast.
The Gag Order Showdown
Hudson’s letter (addressed to Judge Lewis J. Liman, who we imagine is very tired of this saga) said, “Listen, Judge. Making lawyers follow ethical rules isn’t a gag order. It’s just, you know, the law. Let’s not turn this into a circus, okay?”
Then, things got juicier than a TMZ exclusive. Hudson accused Baldoni’s team of playing dirty, claiming they’re running a “smear campaign” against Blake and Ryan that’s so elaborate it could probably get its own Marvel movie.
The Wild Allegations
In the letter, Hudson said, “Not only are these people out here tossing shade like it’s confetti, but they’ve allegedly recruited Melissa Nathan to weaponize her tabloid Rolodex. We’re talking a full-on media assault—headlines, rumors, and gossip galore! Oh, and don’t even get us started on their sneaky social media tactics. Algorithms are being tampered with, people!”
If that wasn’t enough drama, Hudson implied that the smear machine kicked into overdrive after Blake filed her complaint. It’s like they’re running a digital Hunger Games but aimed entirely at Blake.
What’s Next?
While we wait for Judge Liman to decide who wins this round of Celebrity Courtroom Gladiators, one thing’s for sure: this drama isn’t ending anytime soon. Whether you’re Team Lively-Reynolds or Team Baldoni, grab your popcorn.
Also, can someone check on Ryan? The man probably just wanted to sip his Aviation Gin in peace, and now he’s caught up in this whirlwind of courtroom chaos. Stay tuned for the next episode of Hollywood Legal Wars!