Justin Baldoni Sues Publicist for ‘Catastrophic’ Blake Lively Legal Battle – Claims Private Texts Were Leaked!

Hollywood is buzzing with drama as Justin Baldoni takes legal action against his former publicist, accusing her of igniting the explosive legal feud between him and Blake Lively. But what really happened? Here’s everything we know.

Justin Baldoni Takes Legal Action Against Former Publicist

Actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against his former publicist, Stephanie Jones, claiming she was responsible for the “catastrophic” legal battle between him and Blake Lively by leaking private text messages.

According to court documents, Baldoni and Jennifer Abe (who was also involved in the case) allege that Jones maliciously shared sensitive information with Lively’s publicist, Leslie Sloane. This, they claim, sparked a highly publicized lawsuit between Baldoni and Lively, turning it into one of Hollywood’s biggest scandals.

How the Feud Between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively Started

Tensions on the Set of It Ends With Us

The controversy began when reports surfaced about tension between Baldoni and Lively on the set of their film It Ends With Us. Fans first noticed the rift when some of Lively’s co-stars and crew members allegedly unfollowed Baldoni on Instagram. This fueled speculation about on-set issues, leading to increased public scrutiny.

The situation escalated in December 2024, when Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, claiming he engaged in inappropriate behavior and orchestrated an online smear campaign against her.

Shortly after, The New York Times published a bombshell report, citing “thousands of pages” of text messages and emails related to the case. These leaked communications became key evidence in the lawsuit.

Baldoni’s Lawsuit: Publicist Betrayal & Leaked Messages

Stephanie Jones Allegedly Shared Private Messages

According to Baldoni’s legal team, Stephanie Jones intentionally leaked sensitive information to Blake Lively’s team, which contributed to the legal battle. His attorney, Bryan Freedman, issued a statement to Variety, saying:

“It is undeniable that Stephanie Jones initiated this catastrophic sequence of events by violating the most basic privacy rights, as well as any remaining trust her clients had.”

Baldoni and Abe claim that Jones was fired from Wayfarer Studios (Baldoni’s production company) but continued to use her partner’s phone to send damaging messages to Lively’s publicist.

Jennifer Abe Also Accuses Jones of Betrayal

In a shocking turn, Abe also filed legal claims against Jones, alleging that she double-crossed her and left her without access to her bank accounts, iCloud, insurance, and other sensitive data.

Abe and Baldoni’s lawsuit states:

“Jones voluntarily reached out to Lively’s team, offering what she believed to be ammunition against [them].”

What Happens Next?

As the lawsuit unfolds, all eyes are on Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively, and the ongoing Hollywood legal drama. If Baldoni’s claims hold up in court, it could change the course of the ongoing legal feud and expose more behind-the-scenes tensions.

For now, neither Blake Lively nor her legal team has responded to these new allegations. However, Hollywood insiders predict this legal battle is far from over.