Justin Baldoni’s decision to speak publicly about the headline-grabbing legal battle has reportedly sparked new emotions behind the scenes, but don’t expect Blake Lively to join the conversation.
After Baldoni and his wife Emily Baldoni shared an emotional video describing the past two years as filled with “trauma” and “injustice,” insiders say the actress was far from emotional.
“Blake watched every second of the video and was absolutely furious,” a source told Rob Shutter. “She thinks Justin is trying to rewrite history and make himself a victim. That’s not how she sees it.”
Despite the reported frustration, sources say Lively has no plans to respond publicly.
“She’s not taking the bait,” another source added. “Blake has no interest in giving another news cycle. In her mind, the matter is over and she is determined to keep it that way.”
Ryan Reynolds, however, reportedly took the video more personally.
“Ryan is mad,” an insider revealed. “He thinks Justin is reopening wounds that everyone has worked incredibly hard to close. He doesn’t understand why anyone would want to bring this back into the spotlight.”
According to sources, the couple discussed the response before deciding that silence would send the strongest message.
“Justin wants to tell his story,” a Hollywood insider said. “Blake and Ryan believe that responding only amplifies his message. They believe the most powerful statement they can make is to say nothing.”
The trial between It ends with us The co-stars reached a confidential settlement earlier this year, with neither party paying damages.
“Blake has moved on, even if Justin hasn’t,” another source shared.
For now, silence appears to be Lively and Reynolds’ last word — whether the Internet is ready to evolve or not.
