A recently surfaced voice memo from Justin Baldoni has revealed him calling Blake Lively “beautiful” during a professional exchange before the filming of their movie. This message, obtained months prior to their ongoing legal battle, sheds light on an initially cordial relationship between them amid serious allegations of misconduct that would later arise.
Early Cordial Exchange Before Filming
Years before the public fallout, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively maintained a friendly rapport. TMZ accessed an audio recording sent before the production of It Ends With Us began, in which Baldoni expresses thanks to Lively for sharing photos related to her wardrobe fitting. He says,
“Hey Blake, I hope the fitting was, uh, super successful,”
followed by,
“Thank you for sending those pictures.”
In the recording, Baldoni continues to commend the outfit and appearance, stating, “It was really cool,” and adding,
“I was in the department head meeting and they came through, and I was, like, waiting for them to load.”
He shares his genuine reaction:
“And I legit got the chills when I saw it,”
before finally telling Lively directly, “You look beautiful,” and concluding positively with, “It’s gonna work so well.”
Contrasting Tone in Later Interactions
This voice memo dates back to early production stages, well before the team had cast the younger actor playing Lively’s character. At this point, their exchanges were professional and aligned with typical industry standards, where remarks about a fitting and appearance are common and part of the creative process.
While calling a colleague “beautiful” in some workplaces might be viewed as inappropriate, in the context of wardrobe fittings and film production, such comments can be normal. Lively even referred to Baldoni as a “friend” in earlier communications, as they worked to finalize scheduling details. However, their relationship deteriorated significantly over time, diverging far from this amicable exchange.
Escalation to Legal Disputes and Trial Set for May
Fast-forwarding to late 2023, text messages and allegations have painted a far darker picture. Blake Lively, along with other actresses involved in the project, has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and misconduct. The complaints contributed to what has become a protracted and intense legal dispute overshadowing the film’s release and promotion.
The film eventually premiered in summer 2024, but the public focus shifted away from its artistic merits toward the controversy and smear campaigns surrounding the parties involved. Now in 2026, both sides are preparing for a trial scheduled for May, which is expected to reveal more communications and witness testimonies related to the case.
This situation highlights the complicated and often conflicting dynamics that may exist behind the scenes in the entertainment industry and signals a critical moment that could impact reputations and accountability within the field.
Exclusive: Justin Baldoni calls Blake Lively "beautiful" in a voice memo before a film shoot. https://t.co/sSK7HG9bhB pic.twitter.com/v6ClPIEBFE
— TMZ (@TMZ) February 2, 2026
