A recent legal filing has brought to light a rather personal conversation between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively that took place at Lively’s New York City home in December 2022. This discussion, which began as a professional dialogue regarding the film It Ends With Us, took an unexpected turn when Baldoni disclosed details about his circumcision during their exchange.
The details emerged from an October deposition that was made public on November 13, 2023. Baldoni and Lively were discussing the film, with Baldoni attempting to persuade Lively to take on the role of Lily. However, the conversation shifted to more intimate topics, including whether Lively’s soon-to-be-born son would be circumcised. Lively was pregnant at the time with her now two-year-old son, Olin.
During the deposition, Lively’s attorney, Michael J. Gottlieb, posed pointed questions about the conversation. He asked Baldoni, “Among other things, you discussed whether Ms. Lively’s baby would be circumcised, right?” Baldoni confirmed this and later admitted that he had shared his own circumcision status, despite Lively not having asked him directly about it.
When questioned on why he chose to share such a personal detail, Baldoni did not provide a clear rationale. He did clarify that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, were not alone during this conversation, noting that Reynolds was intermittently part of the discussion, along with other individuals present, including nannies and assistants.
This revelation is part of a broader legal dispute between Baldoni and Lively, who co-starred in the film. Following months of rumors about feuds on set, Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December 2024. Baldoni had previously filed a countersuit seeking damages of $400 million, which was dismissed by the court, leading him to request the court to dismiss Lively’s claims as well.
In her most recent filing, Lively has maintained that she deserves her “day in court,” indicating her determination to pursue the case despite Baldoni’s legal maneuvers. The ongoing legal battle highlights the complexities that can arise behind the scenes of Hollywood productions and the personal dynamics that can influence professional relationships.
As the situation develops, both actors are likely to remain in the spotlight, with public interest in the details of their interactions and the implications of their legal disputes continuing to grow.