Hollywood Distancing Itself from Blake & Ryan

• A photo from Lena Dunham’s 40th birthday shows Taylor Swift sitting next to Andrew Rannells (Blake’s co‑star from A Simple Favor) - can you imagine what they talked about?
• Kjersti suggests this signals shifting alliances, especially given the lawsuit drama.
• Travis Kelce recently had Colin Jost (Scarlett Johansson’s husband, Ryan’s ex‑wife) on his podcast recently - can't imagine that made Ryan happy.
• Travis publicly unfollowed Ryan last year, intentionally.
• Kjersti frames this as evidence that Hollywood circles are cooling toward Blake and Ryan.

Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile Ad and the Lawsuit Tie‑In

Kjersti breaks down a moment from the Strike Force Five podcast:

• The late‑night hosts (Kimmel, Colbert, Fallon, Oliver, Meyers) read a Mint Mobile ad Ryan provided
• Ryan didn’t record the ad himself but sent a script containing a pointed line: “Unless your phone belongs to your television network, they’re going to want it back.”
• Kjersti argues this was a reference to the Stephanie Jones / Jennifer Abel phone seizure, which is central to the lawsuit involving Blake, Ryan, and the Wayfarer/Justin Baldoni side - further confirming how much of a jerk he is, and how they learned NOTHING from this lawsuit.
• She says Ryan used major comedians to push his narrative without them realizing the context.

Leslie Sloan’s PR Firm Losing Power

• Hollywood Reporter announced that Jeffrey Chassen, a longtime senior publicist under Leslie Sloan, left to start his own firm.
• His statement subtly implies he wanted a different, less aggressive PR style.
• Kjersti reminds viewers that Sloan’s leaked texts showed threatening, manipulative behavior toward journalists.
• She frames this as a sign that Sloan’s influence is weakening and that Blake’s PR infrastructure is fracturing.

Insider Leak: Blake and Ryan Pushed Hard for an NDA

Kjersti shares new insider information about the settlement negotiations:

What Blake and Ryan Wanted

• They allegedly begged for an NDA to silence Justin Baldoni permanently.
• They wanted all facts buried and no public discussion of the case.

Why It Didn’t Happen

• Justin refused to sign any NDA.
• His wife Emily reportedly played a major role in pushing back, just as she did when Ryan tried to force Justin to sign a statement blaming himself for the It Ends With Us PR backlash.
• Blake wanted to drop her remaining claims, and Wayfarer agreed only if the NDA was removed.
• Justin insisted on being free to tell the truth.

Insider’s Framing

• Blake was “humiliated” as evidence came out - she did it to herself!!!
• Public perception shifted, with Blake and Ryan seen as aggressors and Justin seen as the one telling the truth.
• Blake and Ryan allegedly weaponized the settlement line “Blake deserves to be heard.”

Justin’s Potential Book Would Be HUGE

According to the insider:

• Blake and Ryan already got their version out via the New York Times article.
• Justin’s version would expose:
  • Hollywood power abuse
  • PR manipulation
  • Media failures
  • How independent creators uncovered the truth
• The case has united people across political lines, with both conservatives and liberals siding with Justin after reviewing evidence.

Creators Credited

Kjersti lists creators who helped uncover the truth that (I don't think she is coming up wioth this list) helped coverage of the case and exposing the truth along the way:

• Kjersti was named, of course
• Dave Neal
• Kassidy O’Connell - I thought she was locked up?
• Andy Signore
• Lauren Niedeigh - Court of Random Opinion
• Dana Bowling
• Not Actually Golden
• Zack Peter
• Teresa Conception
• Katie Joy (Without a Crystal Ball), who discovered the VanZam sham lawsuit
• and many others

People Magazine’s PR Puff Piece

People ran a story titled: “See Photos of Every Time Blake and Ryan Packed on the PDA.”

Kjersti’s Criticisms

• She calls it a blatant PR cleanup attempt.
• It tries to portray them as a loving couple, great parents, and still adored by Hollywood.
• The “proof” is 16 selfies over 15 years.
• She mocks the idea that selfies prove a healthy marriage.

Mother’s Day Post

• Ryan posted a tribute to Blake only on Stories, not his grid.
• He used old photos.
• Kjersti argues that if he truly wanted to show love, he’d post something permanent.

Brief Focus & Support for Kjersti Flaa

Katie Joy begins by defending Kjersti, a journalist who posted an old interview clip of Blake Lively behaving rudely. Blake’s team spent nearly two years portraying Kjersti as malicious and acting on behalf of Melissa Nathan. Katie says this was false. Kjersti posted the clip because she disliked the movie, disliked Blake’s PR behavior, and it reminded her of her own negative experiences with Blake. Katie describes Kjersti as principled and unafraid, and says Blake’s team will never admit they smeared her without cause.

Katie also references commentary calling this Blake’s “Me Too” moment, where others finally felt safe to share similar experiences once the fandom pressure eased. She notes that aggressive fandoms often silence criticism.

Ryan Reynolds’ Instagram Post and PR Strategy

Katie argues that Ryan Reynolds calling Blake “kind and fierce” on Instagram was a calculated PR move. She believes it was designed to counter the growing narrative that Blake is a bully. She says nothing they post is accidental and that this was an SEO tactic to shift public perception.

The Legal Update: Settlement and Blake’s Attempt to Seek Attorney Fees

Blake’s Request After Settlement

Blake settled her case and dismissed her remaining claims. Despite receiving no money, she asked the court for permission to file seven more pages of briefing to argue she deserves attorney fees and damages under California Civil Code Section 47.1.

Wayfarer’s Response Letter

Ellyn Garofalo sent a detailed letter opposing Blake’s request. Key points:

• Blake dismissed her claims without receiving any of the 300 million dollars she demanded.
• She now wants additional briefing even though she never requested it earlier.
• She claims intervening rulings affect her entitlement to fees, but does not explain how.
• The defamation claim she wants fees for was dismissed in June 2025, so later rulings are irrelevant.
• The court does not need Blake to explain its own rulings.
• Blake misrepresented the status of other claims, including a third party complaint that remains unresolved.
• Wayfarer argues the court should deny any further briefing or hearings.

Katie highlights how Wayfarer points out the absurdity of Blake trying to use rulings that occurred after the relevant case was already over.

Judge’s Reaction

The judge issued a short order stating the court does not require additional briefing. Katie interprets this as a clear signal that the judge sees through Blake’s strategy and is not inclined to award her fees.

Katie’s Interpretation of Blake’s Strategy

Framing a Loss as a Win

Katie argues Blake is trying to spin a complete legal failure into a victory. She notes:

• Blake’s claims were dismissed.
• She voluntarily dismissed the rest.
• She received no money.
• No NDAs were signed.
• Yet she is publicly acting as if she prevailed.

Katie calls this narcissistic reframing and says it aligns with how Blake and Ryan have handled the entire situation.

Possible Motives

Katie speculates that:

• Blake’s attorneys may not be getting paid and are pushing for fees.
• Blake may want money after failing to win her claims.
• It could be both.

She also believes Ryan Reynolds is deeply involved and that none of these decisions are made independently. She accuses him of letting Blake take the public hit until he was exposed, then pulling her out to protect himself.

Why Katie Believes Blake Cannot Win Fees

Wayfarer's Defenses Were Used to Dismiss Blake’s Claims

Katie explains that:

• The judge relied on Wayfarer's defenses to dismiss Blake’s lawsuit.
• Those defenses included arguments that Blake was not an employee, publicly disparaged Wayfarer, and that Ryan slandered them.
• These defenses were not frivolous if the judge used them to rule against Blake.

Therefore, Katie argues:

• The same actions cannot now be treated as wrongful retaliation that entitles Blake to damages.
• Blake did not prove her claims.
• She voluntarily dismissed the rest.
• She cannot seek money for defending claims she dropped herself.

Katie calls this “the definition of insanity.”

Broader Commentary on Women, Credibility, and Misuse of Legal Protections

Katie Responds to Accusations of Being Anti Woman

Katie says she is pro woman and supports the many women Blake allegedly mistreated or smeared, including Melissa Nathan, Jen Abel, Natasha Heath, Emily Beldoni, Ange Giannetti, and others.

She argues:

• Blake weaponized laws meant to protect victims.
• This reinforces harmful stereotypes that women lie.
• It makes it harder for real victims in cases like the Duggars or Sister Wives to be believed.

Katie insists the lawsuit was never about women’s rights. She believes it was about Ryan Reynolds’ power and Blake’s ego.

Final Takeaway

Katie concludes that:

• The judge’s brief order shows he understands Blake’s motives.
• She does not believe Blake will win attorney fees or damages.
• Blake sought 300 million dollars, ended up with nothing, and is still trying to claim victory.
• Katie sees the entire situation as embarrassing and driven by PR rather than legal merit.

A friend from Australia shared this, and it's SO GOOD! It's not very long, so I shared the direct transcript. I have bolded areas where that I think you will all love. It's amazing what happens when you don't have power over the media... I would encourage you to watch the video - it's only 3 minutes. It's what MSM in the US should be sharing.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled in a lawsuit in regards to their 2024 movie It Ends With Us. Here's our entertainment editor Peter Ford. Pete, uh comes just two weeks ahead of a scheduled trial where they're both expected to testify. What a twist!

>It is a twist and it's disappointing in some ways because people have sort of been forced to get on team Justin or team Blake and be with them for the ride. And they've had 18 months of build-up to what was going to be this star-studded trial, and now suddenly it's all off because she has settled.

>So, make no mistake, she has lost. I mean, she's caved in and ran away. She got scared. Obviously, they sat down and told her, "You can't win this, and it's going to be publicly highly embarrassing for you." So, she's gone and settled.

>So, the questions that would be very interesting to have answers to, and the statement that has come out is obviously very carefully worded. So, she is left with a bit of dignity, but that's the way it goes when you're forking out a lot of money.

>So, in terms of costs, it would be assumed that she is picking up all Justin Baldoni's legal costs, which would be enormous. Then, you've also got the the issue of a gag order. Is he allowed to talk about it moving forward? Is she allowed to talk about it moving forward? So, there are the interesting things that we don't have answers to at the moment.

>Plus, the amount of money that has changed hands. So, she would have to be giving him money to say, "I want to settle. I don't want this to go to trial in front of a jury. How much do you want?" So, they've worked out a figure, and you know it'll be a massive figure.

>What it's going to do for either of their careers moving forward, only time will tell, but it is over. What was set to be massive is over.

Peter, just I thought she was suing him and he was suing her. So, they've settled both all all finished all done?

>Yeah, so what happened a few weeks ago, Justin was no longer actually involved, but the says it's Justin and Blake, it was actually only Wayfarer, his production company, that was involved. He was completely excused.

>See, about 4 weeks ago, her entire case was gutted when basically she was told, "No, you can't bring forward sexual harassment charges." So, therefore, that really destroyed her case.

>Now, she said at the time, "I'm still moving forward." She was all gung-ho, "I'm doing this because I want people to see the dark side of Hollywood, yada yada." Well, obviously, at some point, her attorneys have said, "We need to be really blunt with you, and this is the result."

Let's hope there is a gag order cuz I'd be very happy never to hear of this ever again.