Ryan Reynolds’ leaked texts expose feud with Justin Baldoni over It Ends with Us drama
Unsealed text messages from August 2024 have revealed private conversations between Ryan Reynolds and his talent agent, Warren Zavala. In the messages, Reynolds expressed frustration with Justin Baldoni, the film’s director and co-star, calling him a 'dumb-dumb.' He criticized Baldoni and his team for failing to address speculation and set tensions publicly. The actor also voiced concerns that his wife, Blake Lively, might face a 'controlling' narrative due to the drama.
Reynolds repeatedly praised Lively’s efforts, describing how she had 'slammed together a recipe for success' despite limited resources. He credited her hard work and dedication as key to the film’s box office performance. The text exchanges occurred as It Ends with Us rolled out in cinemas, drawing comparisons to past Hollywood disputes. The discussions involved Warren Zavala, Reynolds’ agent, who was copied into the messages. While the film’s release proceeded as planned, the private texts highlighted behind-the-scenes friction. Reynolds’ remarks underscored his protective stance toward Lively amid the growing scrutiny.
The unsealed texts provide a rare glimpse into the tensions behind It Ends with Us, which opened in August 2024. Reynolds’ criticism of Baldoni and his defence of Lively reflect the personal stakes tied to the film’s reception. The messages also confirm Lively’s central role in its commercial success.
