The messy legal feud between co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is only getting more explosive.
On April 13, 2025, during a rare interview with 60 Minutes Australia, Talia Spencer, a storyboard artist on It Ends With Us, finally broke her silence on the ongoing drama. And she didn’t hold back.
Reflecting on her time working with Baldoni, Spencer had nothing but praise for the actor-director. She candidly shared,
“He was one of the few directors that I have worked for that was like very kind and respectful. [Justin] seemed to care a lot about the vision of [the film] and was not in it for fame”.
But when it came to Blake, the tone shifted. Talia took a direct shot at Lively, accusing her of using Justin’s kindness as a power grab to influence the direction of the film. She shared,
“I feel like maybe Blake smelled his kindness, mistook it for weakness and tried to take advantage and take power. I think there was a massive compromise in terms of Justin’s original vision for the film. I think she tried to [take control of the film], yes”.
Talia Spencer Weighs In On Blake Lively’s Allegations Against Justin Baldoni
When asked where she stands on the Gossip Girl alum’s claims of defamation and sexual harassment, allegations made against Justin in her lawsuit, Talia didn’t hold back her surprise. She said,
“In my opinion, I find it very hard to believe the allegations against him… I felt more comfortable being around Justin than a lot of film directors in my experience”.
A few days prior, on April 8, 2025, actor Adam Mondschein, who portrayed OBGYN Dr. Dunbar in the 2024 film, released an official statement to Page Six, directly refuting parts of Blake’s ongoing legal claims against himself.
Lively accused Mondschein of making her feel uncomfortable during a scene in which she was nearly nude from the chest down, with him positioned close to her private area. Addressing the accusation, Adam stated,
“My experience working with her is very different from the one she described in her lawsuit… Her costume included a full hospital gown, black shorts and torso-covering prosthetic… in addition to whatever personal garments she chose. She never complained or expressed discomfort at any point because nothing unusual or improper occurred. It was entirely professional”.
The intense legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni kicked off in December 2024, when Lively filed a lawsuit accusing Baldoni, along with several others involved in the film, of sexual harassment and launching a smear campaign to damage her reputation.
In response, Baldoni hit back in January 2025 with a staggering $400 million defamation lawsuit against the actress, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and members of their team.
The case is still ongoing, with no final ruling yet. The trial is currently scheduled for March 9, 2026.
Fans Rally Behind Justin After Talia’s Bombshell Interview
Following Spencer’s jaw-dropping claims about Blake allegedly trying to overpower Baldoni’s creative vision, fans quickly took to social media to show their support for the actor. Many accused Lively of leveraging her fame for control. Several such comments online read,
“It’s very evident she wanted to snake his movie away from him because he was too nice and didn’t have a big enough name to worry about”.
“Blake has the media in her pocket but Justin has the people’s support”.
“She’s definitely playing dirty”.
“It was obvious. Standing with justin baldoni, he didn’t deserve this at all. 😒”
As the courtroom drama heats up, it’s no longer just a legal battle, it’s a full-blown Hollywood war. And with the internet watching every twist, this saga is far from over.