Blake apologized to 'It Ends...' writer over Ryan rewriting scene
What's the story
Actor Blake Lively reportedly apologized to Christy Hall, the screenwriter behind It Ends with Us, for a scene rewritten by her husband Ryan Reynolds. This was revealed in an amended complaint filed by Lively on Tuesday (February 18). The apology came after Hall expressed in an interview with PEOPLE that she didn't mind minor changes as long as key moments were preserved.
Apology details
Lively's apology and Hall's response
Per court documents, on August 11, Lively was sent a message from a cast member commenting on the "evident smear campaign against Ms. Lively and the cast." The same day, she approached Hall with an apology for Reynolds's screenplay for the rooftop scene. In her apology, she said: "I heard you were ambushed at your junket with a question about something I said on the red carpet. I feel awful." At the carpet, Lively commented on Reynolds rehashing the scene.
New allegations
Lively's amended complaint against Justin Baldoni
Meanwhile, Lively has also amended her lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni, adding fresh claims of behind-the-scenes misconduct and the accounts of two other women. The amended filing details the negative experiences of two more women involved in the production of the film. The 141-page document claims that Lively "was not alone in complaining about Mr. Baldoni" and alleges he acknowledged it in writing when it was first raised in 2023.
Misconduct claims
Allegations of on-set misconduct and defamation
The complaint further reveals that after Lively's report in May 2023, another female actor voiced similar concerns about the work suffering due to Baldoni's behavior. A second actor also raised concerns about on-set working conditions, with all complaints reportedly documented in writing almost a year before post-production began. The lawsuit alleges that Wayfarer Studios took "no action" to investigate these allegations or "implement any protections at that time."
Legal battle
Defamation claims against Baldoni's attorney
The amended complaint also adds defamation claims against Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman, accusing him of spreading "inflammatory content to media outlets" to discredit Lively and prevent others from supporting her case. Earlier this month, Lively's attorneys obtained subpoenas for the phone records of Baldoni and others linked to what they call a coordinated effort to tarnish her reputation. The trial is now set to begin in March 2026.