Ryan Reynolds’ representative has spoken out after private texts and emails exchanged between the actor and his wife, Blake Lively, were unsealed as part of Lively’s ongoing legal battle against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. According to E! News, the spokesperson addressed the situation one week after the communications were made public, firmly reiterating Ryan’s support for his wife amid the controversy.
Responding to questions about Reynolds’ involvement, the spokesperson emphasized that his actions were rooted in spousal support. “Yes, Ryan got involved—what husband wouldn’t support his wife and the mother of his children?” the representative said, as quoted by the outlet. The statement underscored that Reynolds witnessed Lively navigating a difficult situation behind the scenes. “He saw his wife fighting daily to stand up against sexual harassment in a private and respectful way, only to face retaliation for doing so.”
The representative further clarified that Reynolds, who married Lively in 2012, remains fully supportive of her stance and actions. In fact, the spokesperson suggested that the actor feels his reaction could have been even stronger. “If anything, Ryan feels like he wasn’t angry enough,” the statement read. It added that Reynolds strongly believes in “the basic right to a safe workplace free of harassment and retaliation for his wife and others.”
The comments come after a series of documents related to Lively’s lawsuit were unsealed, revealing personal communications involving both her and Reynolds. Among the materials made public was an alleged exchange involving fellow actor Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Barroso Damon. According to E! News, Blake and Ryan had invited the couple to watch an early cut of It Ends With Us.
In one of the messages dated May 17, 2024, Reynolds reportedly wrote about the turbulent experience surrounding the film’s production. “This movie has been one of the all-time zingers on and off set,” he wrote, per the unsealed documents. “One day, we’ll make a movie about the movie. And we can’t wait to tell you all about it. The stories are already finding their place in the pantheon of legendary Hollywood Insanity.”
The legal dispute centers on allegations made by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni, who directed and co-starred in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel It Ends With Us. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the film’s production—claims that Baldoni has categorically denied.
In December 2024, Lively formally filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign. According to reports, she claimed that after raising concerns, Baldoni hired a public relations firm to orchestrate an online campaign aimed at discrediting her and silencing her complaints. The lawsuit alleges that the actions were intended to damage her reputation and undermine her credibility.
Baldoni has strongly denied all allegations. In response, he filed a $400 million countersuit accusing Lively of defamation. The escalating legal battle has drawn widespread attention in Hollywood, particularly because of the high-profile nature of the individuals involved and the broader conversations around workplace safety and accountability in the film industry.
While neither Reynolds nor Lively has directly commented beyond the spokesperson’s statement, the representative’s remarks make it clear that Reynolds views the situation as one that extends beyond personal matters. According to the statement, his stance reflects a larger principle about ensuring safe working environments, not only for his wife but for others in the industry as well.
As the case continues to unfold, it is set to move toward trial in March 2026. Until then, the unsealing of documents and the strong reactions they have triggered are likely to keep the dispute in the public eye. The case has already reignited discussions around power dynamics on film sets, the handling of harassment allegations, and the role of public figures in speaking out—or being pulled into—legal battles tied to workplace conduct.
For now, Reynolds’ representative has made one thing clear: the actor stands firmly by his wife and believes that supporting her fight against alleged harassment was not only justified, but necessary.
