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Newly unsealed court documents have shed light on a tense and emotional encounter that reportedly unfolded inside Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' New York penthouse back in 2023. According to the documents, Reynolds approached actor-director Justin Baldoni over claims that he made offensive remarks regarding Lively's weight; Hugh Jackman and Taylor Swift, who are close friends, allegedly observed the incident.
As fans, other actors, and legal observers respond to the growing disagreement and its impending trial, the incident—which is now a crucial detail in Lively's continuing lawsuit involving allegations of body-shaming and professional misconduct—has generated a lot of online conversation.
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A Tense Meeting and a Blow-up in 2023
According to recently unsealed court documents, the fateful confrontation took place in April 2023 at the Manhattan penthouse shared by Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. According to reports, Lively and Reynolds' longtime pals, singer Taylor Swift and actor Hugh Jackman, attended the gathering. Sources now reveal that Baldoni inquired about Lively's weight, which was seen by those in attendance as an offensive remark regarding her physique.
This triggered a furious reaction from Reynolds, who "unloaded" on Baldoni. Legal filings claim he described the remarks as "horrible" and "unacceptable." Baldoni, taken aback, reportedly became visibly upset: he apologized repeatedly and was even reduced to tears.
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This confrontation is now part of a broader lawsuit filed by Lively in December 2024. According to the 2024 case, Lively has accused Baldoni and others of sexual harassment, workplace misconduct, retaliation, and—crucially—"back-channel ways of criticising her body."
Among her accusations is that Baldoni allegedly asked Lively's fitness trainer about her weight without getting her permission and suggested that she should lose weight in two weeks. Baldoni's camp has defended the trainer contact as innocent, saying it was necessary to understand Lively's weight to prepare safely for a physically demanding lift scene (In 'It End With Us')—he cited his own long-standing back issues as the reason.
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Ryan Reynolds, Celeb Witnesses, and Legal Fallout
Given their presence at the altercation, Hugh Jackman and Taylor Swift are listed in the unsealed records as potential witnesses in the case. The involvement of Taylor Swift has generated a huge amount of controversy. Despite being invited to Lively and Reynolds' penthouse, her agents have earlier confirmed that she did not participate in the creative process, visit the set, or work on the movie 'It Ends With Us.' Her only involvement was allowing her song 'My Tears Ricochet' to be used in the film. In a statement, her rep criticized the use of her name as an attempt to draw tabloid attention rather than focus on facts.
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As for the case, a trial is currently scheduled for March 2026. The possibility of prominent witnesses testifying and the fact that a physical altercation is documented have garnered significant attention from the public and media. The public's response has been quick. Lively and Reynolds received a lot of support from fans and spectators, who commended the star for speaking out against body-shaming.
Additionally, the case has rekindled discussions about consent, body image, and respect on movie sets—topics that are relevant to more than just this particular disagreement. Baldoni's side, meanwhile, is still denying any misconduct. They contend that the weight inquiry was legitimate, was related to filming logistics, and not a critique on Lively's body.
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What Comes Next: Trial, Testimonies and Spotlight?
With the trial date set for March 2026, both sides are now preparing their witness lists, evidence, and arguments. The fact that Hugh Jackman and Taylor Swift, two global celebrities, could testify raises the stakes in a litigation that was already well-known and had grave accusations. There seems to be more at stake for Lively and her legal team than just self-vindication.
In the past, Lively has spoken out about the broader problem of "manufactured shame" against women who speak up—a stance she reiterated after a separate defamation suit filed by Baldoni was dismissed earlier this year. It remains to be seen if Baldoni is condemned, Lively is vindicated, or the outcome is somewhere in the middle.
However, the case will undoubtedly continue to be a huge topic of discussion in Hollywood and among fans worldwide due to the prominent people involved, the emotional testimony presented, and the grave accusations that have touched on harassment and body-shaming.
