Joe Rogan has weighed in on the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Justin Baldoni, saying the couple “f—ed up” in their handling of the situation.
On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan and guest Brendan Schaub discussed the controversy surrounding the It Ends With Us co-stars.
“They were trying to take over the movie and the franchise,” Rogan claimed. He defended Baldoni, calling him a “sweet, nice guy,” and alleged that Lively and Reynolds never expected the actor-director to fight back.
The dispute began when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the film’s production. Her complaint led to a New York Times report that Baldoni later sued for libel, seeking $250 million. Lively then countersued Baldoni and others for retaliation. Baldoni escalated the fight by suing Lively and Reynolds for $400 million, alleging civil extortion and defamation.
Adding to the controversy, Reynolds was accused of mocking Baldoni in Deadpool & Wolverine by creating the Nicepool character, which allegedly satirizes Baldoni’s public image. Reynolds’ legal team argued that the lawsuit is based on “hurt feelings” and should be dismissed.
Lively has also moved to throw out Baldoni’s defamation suit, calling it a retaliation tactic. The heated legal battle continues, drawing widespread attention in Hollywood.
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