Shocking audio leak from Justin Baldoni side sparks new Blake Lively storm

Leaked audio from Justin Baldoni side stirs Blake Lively case, fuelling chaos in ongoing legal dispute timeline

An explosive audio recording allegedly tied to Justin Baldoni’s legal battle with Blake Lively surfaced online this week, setting off a frenzy across social media and reigniting debates about truth, manipulation and power in Hollywood. The clip, reportedly captures Wayfarer Studios co-founder Steve Sarowitz suggesting that Lively’s complaint was “manufactured on purpose to take Justin down.”

The recording, said to be from a phone call between Sarowitz and filmmaker Claire Ayoub, quickly went viral after being shared by entertainment news outlets and YouTube commentators. The clip is now being dissected frame by frame by fans and legal analysts, with thousands weighing in on whether it undermines Lively’s harassment claims or simply adds more confusion to a case already tangled in filings, countersuits and conflicting narratives.

The lawsuit began when Lively filed a complaint in late 2024 accusing Baldoni of harassment and smear tactics during the making of It Ends With Us. Baldoni responded with a multimillion-pound countersuit for defamation, which a federal judge partly dismissed in June 2025. Yet, parts of the case remain active, and the unsealing of this new audio has the potential to reshape courtroom strategies on both sides.

Many online have compared the spectacle to the media chaos of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s courtroom saga, where leaked clips, selective evidence and social media commentary blurred lines between justice and theatre. Advocates warn the frenzy risks distorting facts long before the court reaches any verdict.

Others argue the leak could mark a pivotal shift, casting doubt on earlier narratives that framed Baldoni as the sole aggressor. Still, with questions about authenticity, consent and legal admissibility, the true impact of the audio remains uncertain.

For now, both legal teams are keeping silent, and the court’s record does not yet confirm whether the recording will be accepted as evidence. What is clear is that this latest leak has reignited one of Hollywood’s most polarising legal dramas, where perception and reality collide in unpredictable ways.