The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over events on the set of It Ends With Us has escalated following the release of court documents this week, revealing unsettling testimony from Lively’s longtime driver, Kevin Alexander. The driver described disturbing remarks allegedly made by Baldoni about women during a car ride, prompting Alexander to warn Lively about Baldoni’s behavior.
This testimony was unveiled as part of nearly 200 exhibits unsealed on January 20, 2026, marking a key procedural milestone in the ongoing lawsuit.
Background of the Lively-Baldoni Lawsuit and Emerging Allegations
Since late 2024, Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment during the filming of It Ends With Us, and claimed he orchestrated a smear campaign against her. Baldoni countered these charges with a $400 million defamation lawsuit, alleging Lively threatened his reputation and sought to control the film’s creative direction. Although the countersuit was dismissed last June, recent court revelations, including Kevin Alexander’s deposition, have added new dimensions to the dispute.
Kevin Alexander recounted an incident during a drive from New York City to a New Jersey production office, involving Lively, her assistant Sophia, and Baldoni. Alexander said Baldoni spoke explicitly about his past sexual encounters with women in an unusually inappropriate manner for the professional setting.
Kevin Alexander’s Disturbing Account of Justin Baldoni’s Remarks
In his deposition, Alexander described Baldoni discussing “his sexual relations with women” and stated it distracted him from driving due to the nature of the comments. He said,
“Justin was discussing his s*xual relations with women. As we were driving, he stated that, and it took my focus off driving because I can’t forget this, you know, his s*xual relations with women, how he was forced on and he forced himself on women.”
Alexander emphasized this was his first encounter with the actor and found the tone of the conversation highly unusual. He added,
“To me it was very out of the ordinary to meet somebody and talk like that in a vehicle. That’s why it caught my attention.”
The driver further explained that Baldoni repeatedly spoke about forcing himself on women and about being forced upon himself, which Alexander found deeply unsettling.
“Basically he kept talking about his s*xual relations, and, again, like I’m repeating myself I believe, but, you know, he would force himself on women. If they said no, this, that, he would revert back. It was just disturbing.”
Due to his discomfort, Alexander disengaged from the conversation, but Baldoni continued making alarming comments throughout the ride. He stated,
“It is those key points when someone says, you know, forcing myself on women, women forced on me, I don’t – I didn’t care, like, you know, it is disturbing to me. You can’t forget something like that.”
Driver Warned Blake Lively After Trip About Baldoni’s Behavior
Upon reaching their destination, Alexander said he allowed everyone to exit before speaking privately to Lively. He expressed concern over what Baldoni had said, suggesting she consider a background check on her co-star. He told her,
“I stated to Blake, ‘I feel very uncomfortable. Something is not right here. I would like to do a background check on him or something,’ and later to learn that he was the producer of this movie.”
Public Reaction Divided Over Testimony and Motives
The internet response to Alexander’s statements has been sharply divided. Many expressed support, citing his immediate unease and surprise at Baldoni’s comments. One social media user remarked,
“He never even knew who Baldoni was before this, and this was his immediate first impression. Imagine being such a massive creep that people would recommend a background check being done on you as soon as they meet you for the first time.”
Another noted the driver’s desire for precautions, saying,
“The driver wanted a background check and for her never to be alone with him… it was clear it was enough to make many concerned. So quickly. This doesn’t just happen by accident. That’s a very obviously problematic person.”
A separate comment read,
“This is exactly the reason why I cannot, in good conscience, support him. How you can say this with your whole chest and expect me to support you is wild, and the way he just said this so callously is sickening,”
expressing disgust over Baldoni’s alleged attitude.
However, some voiced skepticism regarding Alexander’s motivations, noting his professional ties to Lively. One criticized,
“He is on her payroll!!!! She planted seeds she lied she manipulated her own friends this is all a rescue mission on her behalf.”
Another user pointed out,
“In fairness, he has everything to gain. He literally relies on Blake to make a living. Apparently, there was someone else in the car named Sophia. I would love to hear her recollection.”
Additional Court Evidence: Unsealed Text Messages Between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift
The public release of Alexander’s deposition coincided with the unsealing of controversial text exchanges between Lively and her reportedly estranged former best friend Taylor Swift. Submitted by Baldoni’s legal team last November during a summary judgment motion, these messages displayed the two speaking disparagingly about Baldoni. Lively reportedly used terms such as “doofus director” and called him “a clown,” while referring to the film as “my movie.”
In the texts, Lively asked Swift to support her reworked script, to which Swift responded enthusiastically, writing, “I’ll do anything for you!!”
One highlighted message from Swift described Baldoni as a “b*tch,” stating,
“I think this b*tch knows something is coming because he’s gotten out his tiny violin.”
While Swift has not publicly commented on the messages, Lively’s attorneys confirmed that the quotes are authentic but denied they demonstrate a coordinated smear campaign against Baldoni.
Trial Set to Begin Amid Growing Tensions and Legal Stakes
The highly anticipated trial between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is scheduled to start on May 18, 2026. Legal analysts suggest that the recent disclosures, including driver Kevin Alexander’s testimony and the unsealed text messages, could significantly affect both parties’ strategies and public perception as the case progresses.
This dispute, involving allegations of sexual misconduct and character attacks within a high-profile film production, continues to command intense scrutiny. As the trial date approaches, these revelations are likely to deepen the already fraught atmosphere surrounding the lawsuit.
Public Outcry Reflects Broader Concerns Over Allegations
The divided reactions among netizens reflect a tense climate of frustration and anxiety. One angry commenter remarked,
“I hate how [Baldoni’s] supporters want to excuse this by saying that he… didn’t know any better, and he admitted he was wrong,”
underscoring the emotional intensity surrounding the controversy.
