Blake Lively reached out to Hollywood stars for help during Justin Baldoni scandal

Blake Lively reached out to several high-profile Hollywood figures for help and emotional support while navigating an extremely difficult experience during the production of It Ends With Us, according to details revealed in recently unsealed court documents. The outreach occurred amid growing tensions surrounding the film and before the situation escalated into a legal dispute.

In one message shared in the filings, Lively contacted Ben Affleck directly, describing the project as deeply distressing. “This movie nearly killed me,” she wrote, adding that it was “the most upsetting experience I’ve ever had on a movie.” The communication was framed not as a request for professional critique, but as a plea for understanding and support during a challenging period.

Lively also reached out to Jennifer Lopez, Affleck’s then-wife, seeking solidarity while working on a film that tackles sensitive subject matter, including domestic violence. Sources indicate Lively felt overwhelmed by the emotional weight of the project and the behind-the-scenes conflict that followed.

The documents suggest Lively leaned on trusted peers, including her husband Ryan Reynolds, as she attempted to cope with the strain of the production and protect her well-being. Her outreach underscores how isolating and taxing the situation had become for the actress.

The revelations provide new insight into Lively’s mindset at the time, showing she was searching for reassurance and personal support rather than validation of creative choices, as the controversy surrounding the film continued to unfold.