The legal drama surrounding Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Justin Baldoni has taken some unexpected turns, with Sandra Bullock being drawn into the mix. This legal battle began in late 2023 when Blake Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us, a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel. Lively’s claims were published by The New York Times, where she also accused Baldoni of orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni, in turn, filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Reynolds, claiming they were using their celebrity status to sabotage his career.
Amid this conflict, Reynolds posted a tongue-in-cheek birthday tribute to Sandra Bullock, his co-star from The Proposal, which included a humorous caption about getting “intimacy coordinators,” “an HR department,” and “clothing” for both of them. Fans quickly connected this post to the ongoing drama, especially because Lively had reportedly made demands on set for intimacy coordinators and strict choreography around intimate scenes during It Ends With Us filming.
Lively’s demands for on-set control included stipulations like choreographing all intimate touch in advance and ensuring that any intimate interactions remained strictly in character. These requests were reportedly made before filming resumed after the writer’s strike. The public nature of Reynolds’ post led some fans to speculate that it was a subtle reference to the demands Lively made during filming, adding fuel to the fire of the legal dispute.
The situation took a more intense turn when Lively and Reynolds requested a gag order on Baldoni’s attorneys, accusing them of making false statements about the case in the press. Baldoni’s legal team, however, is pushing back, arguing that Lively’s gag order request is unfair given the damage done to Baldoni’s career by the allegations, including the loss of several jobs.
This complex legal feud, involving accusations, lawsuits, and social media posts, is only intensifying, with Sandra Bullock’s playful post now part of the swirling drama. Fans are left wondering whether it’s a sign of deeper tensions or just an attempt to add some levity to an increasingly heated legal battle.