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Blake Lively creates hostile work environments
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Blake Lively creates hostile work environments

I thought I'd compile some instances of completely different environments where Blake made working with her an absolutely awful experience.

1. IEWU - The Prayer circle

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This is part of the texts between Justin, members of the Baháʼí Faith , and friends to help Justin to survive working with Blake. Keep in mind that Blake wanted everything to be done HER way (who cares who's directing anyways?), fired the AD, composer, a few others, and made it CRYSTAL clear who was really in charge (Schrodinger's damsel).

Ironically Justin mentions the 17 point list where one condition mentioned is that Blake wanted "no more saging" her/her employees. At the time I didn't process that part in the midst of everything but now I'm wondering if at that point it was clear that the bad energy she exuded was toxic. Maybe burning sage was done by desperate people to get rid of it and in a way it exposed her? Just my thoughts.

2. Emanuel Miller, celebrity hairstylist, working with her on The Hick

For background this is the Dinner Party from Hell. Dinner was supposed to be served at 2pm and it is now 5pm (He later leaves at 8pm with no dinner being served). When he gets there, there's an area where there's one pre-cooked honey ham with nothing else on the side that might be supposed to be a snack for everyone? She didn't greet people or say "sorry to keep everyone waiting, dinner will be served at X time" and this is after treating cast members poorly on set.

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‘Please God, let me just finish this film in peace and hopefully never have to work with Blake Lively again.’ We once again have a prayer from someone to help them get through the rest of working with Blake Lively. We have prayers, prayer circles, and sage-burning so that this point, I wouldn't be surprised if even an atheist looks for supernatural intervention to help them deal with Blake Lively.

3. What did her own employees at Preserve have to say about that?

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https://pagesix.com/2025/05/20/celebrity-news/blake-lively-accused-of-fostering-toxic-workplace-at-now-defunct-lifestyle-brand-report/

Going outside the movie business to people who worked under her at her "Preserve" company that focused on the Antebellum South *cough cough* take that as you will:

"Six former staffers at Blake Lively’s defunct lifestyle company, Preserve, are breaking their silence on the alleged “toxic, “unprofessional” and “chaotic” workplace they experienced.

“The entire company was an absolute disaster,” one staffer claimed to the Daily Mail in a bombshell exposé published Monday.

“The workplace allegations that Blake is making now [against Justin Baldoni] are deeply ironic, given that it was one of the most insane, toxic, emotionally draining and disorganized environments you could imagine.”

“The impression [Lively] left on me after I worked at Preserve is that she doesn’t care,” a second ex-employee shared. “It was a really toxic work environment.”

Lively’s brother Eric Lively, who was reportedly hired to be the creative director of the company, was allegedly also careless with his role and often “overslept,” leaving many staffers to wait outside in the cold before they were let into the Manhattan studio apartment where the company was based.

Former staffers also claimed they had to sit on the floor of the studio for “months” before furniture arrived.

“For many weeks or months, there were no desks,” the source further claimed. “The irony of it being a lifestyle site that was selling these really expensive wares was not lost on anyone.”

One former staffer described Eric as an “actor” who was “acting the part of creative director.”

The former employees further alleged that they would often have to work “a crazy amount” of hours.

Two staff members claimed they were unable to afford subway fares when they were not paid on time.

However, all of the company’s inner turmoil stayed under wraps due to Blake’s longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, per the former staffers.

“Leslie Sloane shut it down,” one worker claimed. “They buried every single thing from that company.”

My thoughts - Huh, using PR tactics to silence people with legitimate complaints. That certain sounds like someone who "stands up for people".

These are just the people who were brave enough to speak out about Blake even though she clearly likes to wield her power and the power of her husband when she could.

So did Blake Lively "experience" a hostile work environment or does she "create" hostile work environments? I guess we'll never know.

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u/hopeful_tatertot — 4 days ago
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Another crew members experience working with Blake Lively

I picked up and read Emanuel Millers The Kindest Cut after seeing it recommended on Flaa’s channel. I couldn’t stop reading both Volume 1 and Volume 2 once I started. “Manny” is a celebrity hairstylist that talks about his journey to developing his career in the movie business and his experiences along the way.

I felt that he tried to be gracious and not overly critical of people but at the same time honest. His story telling painted a vivid picture of how tv/movie productions function and the drama sometimes between different departments.

He worked with and developed friendships with several actors and crew members so I wanted to share a few relevant items in this sub when it got to the chapter where he worked with Blake Lively.

In addition to the screenshots, there’s a part towards the end where Blake invites (pressures)everyone to her house for an “Easter Dinner”. Manny doesn’t want to go but knows it’ll be “noted” so he reluctantly goes.

They were told to be there by 1:30 for a meal that will be served at 2pm. She doesn’t greet Manny or talk to him (or other crew members) while he’s there. She’s working on some sort of dessert and making everyone wait. Finally he leaves at 8pm without food ever being served 😂

Overall on set Blake treated non actors poorly (no surprise) and I believe the word “narcissist” was used to describe her

Anyways I highly recommend the book to anyone curious about the movie business or how certain actors/directors are in real life. One of my favorite interactions in this book is how he gets to know Quentin Tarantino, Tom Hanks,and Russell Crow (9 won’t spoil which ones are great and turn into friendships and which one is just an asshole). Hope you enjoy!

u/hopeful_tatertot — 5 days ago
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Stop what you’re doing and watch Code 3

I gave this movie a chance because I heard of it during the lawsuit. I remembered it when I heard the Lauren and Sarowitz interview and they brought up what a cool person Rainn Wilson is.

Usually I start a movie with the commitment of 10 min before I quit it. I also decide if maybe I’ll pause it and try again later. I also don’t like medical dramas because they stress me out.

This movie I started and finished in one sitting because I felt completely invested until it ended. It was fantastically done and simply a well made movie that shared what it’s like for a paramedic (the good the bad the ugly based on a real story)

I can honestly say that I think this was the best movie I’ve watched this whole year and I’ll be thinking about it for years to come.

u/hopeful_tatertot — 1 month ago
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Budapest mayor denies negotiating film shoot with Ryan Reynolds, says he’s more of a Kenneth Branagh man (Ryan fans trying to save face)

Since fans of Ryan are trying to save face and say that Ryan DID in fact get involved in negotiations by taking snippets of the attached article out of context - here is the part of the article from EW where it discusses what really happened and a link to the article so no one can accuse me of taking it out of context.

It’s like the 500-pound elephant when we need him,” Goldstein said of Reynolds. “Everyone takes his call.”

The Adam Project actor seemingly cosigned the story, telling THR, “One of the obscene luxuries and disgusting side effects of fame is that you can get people on the phone that you otherwise couldn’t. I can take advantage of that, as long as I’m fighting for the side of good.”

However, a statement from Karácsony’s office paints a different picture, claiming that neither the mayor nor Reynolds was directly involved in the negotiations.

“The necessary discussions were not conducted between the film stars and the Mayor, but between members of the Mayor’s Office and representatives of the production company,” the statement says. “We were able to find the right balance and reach the necessary compromises.”

The statement suggests that “memories may have become slightly mixed up at this point” because “the Mayor did not discuss the matter with the stars over the phone,” though he did later connect with Reynolds and Branagh. “He was invited to the set, where he had the opportunity to meet briefly with Mr Reynolds and Mr Branagh,” the statement says. “They talked about Budapest, and the Mayor was delighted to hear how much the two film stars enjoy our city.”

A source close to production clarified the situation to EW, explaining that a producer for the film negotiated the shoot with the mayor’s chief of staff, and Reynolds was present for part of the meeting via FaceTime as the parties discussed permits. “At the end of the day, everything worked out, and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to shoot the film in Budapest,” the source said.

The statement from Karácsony’s office also suggests that the mayor is a bigger fan of Reynolds’ costar. “For the sake of completeness, it should also be noted that Mayor Gergely Karácsony is a great admirer of Kenneth Branagh’s Shakespeare adaptations,” it says. “Thanks in no small part to the enthusiasm of some of his younger family members, he came to fully appreciate what a privilege it was to have had the opportunity to meet not only Hamlet, but Deadpool himself as well.”

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u/hopeful_tatertot — 1 month ago
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Surprise surprise Ryan Reynolds lied about his Mayor of Budapest story

Ryan Reynolds tells a whimsical story to Hollywood Reporter about single-handedly saving his 'Mayday" movie shoot by personally calling Budapest’s mayor and using his starpower - but the mayor says that’s not what happened. "I'm more of a Kenneth Branagh fan actually"

From Hungarian press:

We sent questions to Gergely Karácsony asking whether Reynolds had in fact called him. Based on the mayor’s response to Telex, events did not happen quite the way the film’s directors remembered them. According to Karácsony (the mayor of Budapest), it was not the film's stars but the production company that was in contact with Budapest, and after several rounds of discussions, they reached a compromise on how the shoot could go ahead without a major production of this scale having an excessive impact on the life of the city.

\>"This is not about giving anyone special treatment, but about reaching a compromise in the city’s interest. It is good for the city to be featured in a film like this, but it is not good if doing so comes with too much disruption. For the sake of accuracy, I should add that I am primarily familiar with Kenneth Branagh’s work, and I am a big fan of his Shakespeare adaptations."

source: https://telex.hu/after/2026/09/10/karacsony-gergely-ryan-reynolds-telefonhivas-budapest-mayday-forgatas

Edited to fix link and Hungarian Press portion

Edit 2 to post the full article courtesy of u/sparrow1960

"In 2024, Ryan Reynolds personally called Mayor Gergely Karácsony to save their film shoot in Budapest—or so claim John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the two directors of *Mayday*, a Cold War action-comedy released on Apple TV on September 4, speaking to *The Hollywood Reporter*.

For one scene in the film—starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh (*Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets*, *Dunkirk*, *Murder on the Orient Express*, *Hamlet*)—the production needed to recreate a Soviet May Day parade. Although the script set the scene in Moscow’s Red Square, the plan was to film it at Budapest’s Heroes' Square. The production prepared for this with a massive operation involving—according to the directors—a thousand extras, roughly a thousand crew members, a thousand period-accurate military uniforms, about a dozen Soviet tanks, and a nuclear missile carrier vehicle built specifically for the occasion.

According to the directors, prior to filming, they were informed that Budapest would not grant them permission to use the square after all. That was when Reynolds stepped in; the directors say he personally called Gergely Karácsony, and filming was able to proceed following the conversation. "When we need him, he’s like a multi-ton elephant. Anyone will pick up the phone for him," Goldstein told the publication regarding Reynolds.

Reynolds himself recalls the incident as follows, according to *The Hollywood Reporter*:

"One of the shameless luxuries and repulsive side effects of fame is that you can reach people by phone whom you otherwise couldn't. And I am willing to take advantage of that opportunity as long as I feel I am doing it for a good cause."

We sent questions to Gergely Karácsony regarding the matter, asking whether Reynolds had indeed called him. Based on the Mayor’s response to *Telex*, events did not unfold exactly as the film’s directors recalled. According to Karácsony, it was the production company—not the film stars—that was in contact with Budapest; after several rounds of consultation, they reached a compromise on how to carry out the shoot without a massive super-production unduly disrupting city life.

He emphasized that he did not conduct the negotiations with the film stars himself.

He also did not confirm the conflict regarding Heroes' Square; Karácsony suggested there might be a misunderstanding, as Heroes' Square is state-owned property, so the issue likely concerned the use of public space on Andrássy Avenue. "It is not a matter of special treatment, but rather a compromise made in the city's interest; while it benefits the city to appear in a film like this, it is not ideal if it causes too much disruption," the response stated.

However, Karácsony does recall meeting Reynolds and the others on the set. "We did indeed meet the actors during filming and had a pleasant conversation about Budapest.

In the interest of full disclosure, I am primarily familiar with Kenneth Branagh’s body of work, and I am a great admirer of his Shakespeare adaptations," the mayor stated.

We also reached out to the film’s Budapest-based producer, Gergő Balika—head of Mid Atlantic Films, one of the country’s major production companies—but he declined to comment on the report published in *The Hollywood Reporter*."

u/hopeful_tatertot — 1 month ago
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Ryan Reynolds Has ‘Serious Rebuilding to Do’ After ‘It Ends With Us’ Scandal

“A Star report says Ryan Reynolds is facing professional repercussions tied to the difficult It Ends With Us production, a development with potential career implications. The outlet cites a source claiming Reynolds, 49, privately acknowledged industry confidence in him has diminished after Blake Lively said he re‑wrote the film's rooftop scene. Star previously reported fan criticism of a 'manipulative' email to author Colleen Hoover sent after the 2024 It Ends With Us premiere, and the dispute with director Justin Baldoni. According to the source, some filmmakers are cautious about granting Reynolds lo and his company broad creative control. The source also says he is writing the next Deadpool installment and developing a sailing reality show with Hugh Jackman.”

My opinion is that I didn’t expect him to be fully canceled (at least not like his wife seems to be) but I did think his reputation suffered from what came out and he did take some hits.

Also from a separate article about Formula 1 - “Alpine external investors, including Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, have brought “no added value” to the team, according to parent company Renault, as the French auto brand puts talks of a sale on ice.”

Ryan has built his brand around bringing value by attaching his name to a product. What happens when that value is tarnished? We’ll see



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u/hopeful_tatertot — 1 month ago
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Jones v. Abel: Wayfarer files Motion to Dismiss Jones’ 8th Cause of Action - Defamation against Doe Defendants 1-10

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u/hopeful_tatertot — 2 months ago
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Kjersti Flaa with Daily Mail editor 😁

• Celebrity Coverage: Boshoff discusses her reporting on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni conflict (0:39-9:26). She emphasizes the importance of journalistic fairness and presents both sides of a story, despite pressure from publicists like Leslie Sloan.
• The Beckham Family: The conversation shifts to Boshoff's new book, Brand Beckham (12:21-16:00). She explores how David and Victoria Beckham built their massive brand and addresses the reported family rift involving their son, Brooklyn, and his wife, Nicola Peltz (13:12-16:03).
• Journalism & Legal Battles: Boshoff recounts her experience giving evidence in the high-profile High Court case involving Prince Harry, Elton John, and The Daily Mail (1:36-2:03, 24:47-28:44). She reflects on the stress of the witness stand and the eventual dismissal of all 97 claims against The Daily Mail, which she views as a vindication of her outlet's integrity.
• Media Perception: The two journalists conclude by discussing the evolving and often challenging relationship between celebrities, the public, and the media, noting a decline in the traditional respect afforded to journalism (29:56-31:21).

A few things that stood out to me: Ari Emmanuel is huge in the industry and people are afraid of his influence. Ryan is at least one of his favorite clients.

My own opinion is that this puts pieces in place. Ryan’s past behavior with Fedyck shows someone who doesn’t feel held back by “the truth”. He likes to write his own narrative and use connections/power to influence the public to believe it.

He’s now enabled by powerful Hollywood execs to feed his ego and throw his man baby tantrums to get what he wants. Why shouldn’t he feel entitled to take over a movie he’s not contracted to be involved in?

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u/hopeful_tatertot — 2 months ago
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Unhinged Blake Lively's Fans Accuse Me of Being A "Plant" & Having Secret Lunches LOL

Lauren does an awesome job explaining why expat is unhinged. It’s unfortunate that one of ours was on the receiving end of it.

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u/hopeful_tatertot — 3 months ago
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EXCLUSIVE! "It Ends With Us" Editor Breaks Her Silence — EXPOSING Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds!?

This is HUGE. Someone who was on the set talking about what happened!!!!

She doesn’t say everything but is crystal clear on where she stands

Summary:

• Motivation for speaking out: Jacqueline explains she initially stayed quiet to protect the legal case but eventually decided to speak up because she felt the public narrative surrounding Justin Baldoni was false (0:59-3:16).
• The Editing Process: As a survivor of abuse, Jacqueline was brought on to edit the sensitive domestic violence (DV) scenes. She expresses disappointment that her original cut—which featured flashbacks and a specific emotional intensity—was removed and altered, allegedly due to notes from Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds (8:38-11:32).
• Work Environment: Jacqueline characterizes Justin Baldoni as a professional and kind collaborator who remained respectful despite facing significant challenges during production (14:17-15:05, 19:04-19:26).
• Documentary Promotion: The interview serves as a lead-up to the documentary series It Ends With Justice, which is set to release in August 2026 (0:00-0:14, 15:08-15:25).

Edit: added sentence

My big takeaway: she is a survivor and edited the final abuse scene in a way that reflected what she experienced. She was applauded for how she edited it…Ryan removed her edit I guess because he didn’t find it “right”. (The text exchange shows that they "refused" to intercut the flashbacks that the editor had in there) 🙄 I love how Ryan stands up for women’s voices

Edit 2: (I said "realistic" not "right". I mistakenly put the wrong descriptor)

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u/baconcandle2013 — 3 months ago
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Ryan Reynolds FACES BLACKLIST In Hollywood! PANIC Ensues Over Blazing Blake Lively Drama!

I’m providing a summary but I highly recommend that you listen to the video. I was hopeful yet optimistic that Ryan Reynolds would actually face any consequences after the truth of this lawsuit came out.

Before this lawsuit I had almost no opinion of Ryan Reynolds. After the villain monologues, the temper tantrums, the clear narcissistic ego coming out of discovery. Then the history involving other people like Richard Fedyck, Starkloff, and others it made me ill to think of supporting such an asshole in any way. However, I thought that the obvious signs of sway in the industry meant that Ryan would almost immediately bounce back with no lessons learned.

Here’s the video summary:

This video argues that Ryan Reynolds is currently facing a severe career crisis, marked by a decline in his status as a bankable Hollywood star. The creator contends that his once-cherished "nice guy" image has been irreparably damaged by his involvement in the controversies surrounding his wife, Blake Lively, and their alleged role in the It Ends With Us production conflict (0:48-1:50).

Key points regarding Reynolds' career decline:
• Lack of New Roles: The video highlights that Reynolds has not booked a major acting role in over 18 months, suggesting studios are distancing themselves from him (0:26-0:40).
• Loss of Industry Deals: Paramount has reportedly ended its first-look deal with Reynolds, which the video frames as a significant indicator of his waning appeal to major studios (1:01-1:32).
• Controversy Fallout: Leaked texts and emails purportedly show that Reynolds was actively involved in strategies to take over the production of It Ends With Us and undermine Justin Baldoni. This has allegedly destroyed his reputation as a likable, easy-to-work-with collaborator (1:42-2:00, 22:03-24:10).
• Reputational Damage: The video asserts that the "nice guy" facade he built for decades has crumbled. Industry insiders are reportedly avoiding him due to the perceived toxicity and the high level of "complication" he now brings to projects (15:03-16:50).

Analysis of his current situation:
• The "Deadpool" Factor: The video suggests that Disney/Marvel could potentially move forward without Reynolds as Deadpool if he becomes a financial or public relations liability, as studios prioritize numbers over personal relationships (4:05-5:10).
• Personal Strain: The creator notes a visible change in Reynolds' appearance and demeanor, linking it to the intense stress of the ongoing legal and public relations battles he and Blake Lively are navigating (11:06-12:00, 20:54-21:17).
• Failed PR Attempts: The video describes his recent public appearances and social media activity as desperate attempts to maintain his brand, which are backfiring as public sentiment has turned against him (12:07-13:00).

Ultimately, the video concludes that Reynolds is in a precarious position with little hope for a quick comeback, as the industry has begun to move on without him, and his reputation for being "difficult" or "calculating" has become widely accepted in Hollywood circles (28:43-29:12).

In my opinion it couldn’t happen to more deserving asshole

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u/hopeful_tatertot — 4 months ago
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This Next Case Will DESTROY Blake and Ryan…

The Reynolds aren’t out of the line of fire yet. I know they want to forget they ever spent 30+ mil to ruin their own reputations and take fake photos until the public forgets and move on. However there’s still upcoming legal drama involving them.

The summary:

This video discusses an upcoming legal conflict—the Jen Abel versus Stephanie Jones case—which the creator claims will be far more damaging to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds than their recent dispute with Justin Baldoni (0:00-0:16).

Key Points and Background:
• The Phone Scandal (2:18-5:34): Stephanie Jones (a publicist) allegedly improperly obtained a work phone belonging to Jen Abel (a former employee who worked for Justin Baldoni). The creator alleges Jones accessed private information and shared it with Blake Lively to fuel a smear campaign against Baldoni.
• The Legal Ramifications (9:00-11:20): The upcoming case centers on the unauthorized taking of this phone. The creator argues that the John Doe lawsuit previously filed by Lively to access these text messages was improper, as it was used to mask her direct involvement in obtaining the private data.
• Potential Exposure: The creator suggests that this case will force Blake Lively, Taylor Swift (who was allegedly a go-between in the communication), and The New York Times to testify under oath, potentially exposing a broader conspiracy (10:02-12:54).

The Creator's Theory on Future Actions:
• Attempted Interference (13:00-17:15): The creator speculates that Lively and Reynolds will try to prevent the case from reaching court by potentially providing funds to Stephanie Jones to incentivize a settlement with Jen Abel.
• High Stakes: The video emphasizes that unlike the previous case, Lively cannot simply drop this matter because she is not a formal party to the pending litigation, making the discovery process much more dangerous for her reputation (8:54-9:26, 12:13-12:22).

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u/hopeful_tatertot — 4 months ago
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Behavioral Analyst breaks down Blakes "mean girl" tactics

The Behavioral Arts

- I enjoy watching Spidey or The Behavioral Panel break down patterns of behavior and what that communicates. I've seen them look at multiple interviews/interrogations/etc and while they don't claim to be mind readers, their experience with analyzing tone and body language is amazing!

I know we've all seen the "little bump" video that sparked a wild fire. While I saw that interview, I didn't see Spidey's analysis of it until this past weekend. He has no skin in the game, doesn't know any of the parties personally, and gave his professional opinion of the dynamic occurring in the interview.

A few things he covers-

Dismissive Dynamics: As the interview progresses Lively and Posey engage in behavior to shut out the interview.

What I found most interesting about this is that Posey at first tries to engage with Flaa, but by the time the interview concludes she is fully within the "mean girl dynamics" with Blake leading. He compares this to how this term was popularized with the movie and how Regina George dictates the group behavior. Most importantly, how the girls on their own don't behave badly but when they're around Regina they conform to the mean girl dynamics driven by Regina setting the tone. He says that he observed Blake to be playing this role in the interview.

I had seen aspects of this in the text messages between Slate and Lively where Slate defers to Lively's interpretation of events and starts to villainize Justin. Seeing how this shift happens in real time in the Flaa interview made sense of how that shift occurs.

Signs of Stress: Spidey highlights the increasing stress signals from Flaa including her self-soothing methods.

I didn't doubt that she found this interview stressful but Blake supporters who supposedly "support women" bashed Flaa for saying that this was a terrible experience for her and seemed to accuse of her of lying.

The "expert" on the Lively side mentioned that the smear campaign was in part accomplished by boosting a top comment that was negative towards Lively so that it influenced people. However, plenty of people (including Spidey) found her behavior to be objectively disrespectful without being told what opinion to have. Lively's expert seems to be explaining how we all were manipulated into disliking her and seems to overlook that we can independently see her behavior and react.

Anyways, I HIGHLY recommend watching Spidey and The Behavioral Panel and you may find this video interesting 😄

u/hopeful_tatertot — 5 months ago
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Just sharing what the new narrative/talking points/bullshit story from the media is.

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The narrative: Ryan played a key role in bringing this to a close and knew early on that this wouldn’t work out. The settlement happened to save their marriage.

PLEASE IGNORE:

- the fact that Ryan was involved in the beginning and every step of the way.
- it was Ryan that said “the gloves will come off” if Wayfarer didn’t take ownership of their terrible marketing
- it was Ryan who was rumored to be “storyboarding” this lawsuit to determine what narrative to sell the public including the move to shut up the CCs who contradicted them
- Ryan’s past with Richard Fedyck that shows that he enjoys stepping on people and abusing the system and gets away with it by controlling the narrative

PLEASE ACCEPT:

- the stories about their marriage being in trouble in the weeks leading up to the settlement weren’t part of a pre-planned exit.
- Ryan is the reasonable one who didn’t want the lawsuit and is doing his best to calm an unhinged wife
- Ryan only lost his temper with Sony and WFP because he was a good husband, not because he assisted with the takeover (rewriting the script, reaching out to Matt Damon). He was ensuring Blake’s safety by making sure their edit was used
- Ryan “listens in silence to Blake” (😂)

This has been a public service announcement

u/hopeful_tatertot — 5 months ago
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Honestly I didn’t realize that letting off a little steam with this video would feel good 😊

Summary (credit u/Humble_Network_7653)

Blake Lively just exposed herself—and not in the way she thinks.

She spent months framing this lawsuit as some big stand for women, like she was leading a new wave of accountability. “Mountains of evidence,” ready to testify, all of it. And then what happens? She drops the case right before it actually gets tested in court.

Let’s be real:
If you have mountains of evidence, you don’t walk away days before trial. You walk away when you know it’s not going to hold up.

So what does that tell us?
This was never about justice—it was about optics. Reputation management. Controlling the narrative.

And the timing makes it worse. She exits the lawsuit and then shows up at the Met Gala, fully glammed, smiling for cameras like nothing happened. You don’t get to claim you’re fighting for something serious and then immediately pivot to red carpet mode like it was all just PR.

She dragged multiple people into this, framed it as something bigger than herself, and then bailed the second it got risky.

At this point, she didn’t prove she’s a victim—she proved exactly what people have been saying: tone-deaf, performative, and willing to weaponize a cause when it benefits her.

That’s the real takeaway.

Edit: added summary

u/hopeful_tatertot — 5 months ago
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I think many of us wanted to see Justin Baldoni win in court. It's disappointing, but I don't think Blake and Ryan will walk away unscathed.

Ryan claimed that he "saved the movie" with his contributions. They both made it sound like they were coming to the rescue with what they did.

The reality:

https://preview.redd.it/632w0y6lq6zg1.png?width=1494&format=png&auto=webp&s=135677894daa3b3a59c9e0cda0d597f900be373a

Everyone knows that Blake was hired on as an actress and decided to take over editing and directing. But why the hell was Ryan involved?!

https://preview.redd.it/n2wqsx6lq6zg1.png?width=1494&format=png&auto=webp&s=e35496084d191d9a3fbefdb48133b69821c28883

Ryan and Blake show themselves to be selfish bullies who are willing to push their edit EVEN IF IT'S WORSE!

https://preview.redd.it/pfk7l392r6zg1.png?width=1494&format=png&auto=webp&s=bcf4d91b4325c8aeec8b7d204f5dd1e08aa56d50

Does this in any way provide a safer work environment for anyone? What movie studio sees this and is perfectly fine with an actress they hire walking away from the whole production unless their edit is used, even if the audience scores are lower? People talk and they were also watching.

Also, did removing the director's name from the trailer provide a safer work environment for Blake?

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I highly doubt producers will be kicking down her door to get her on the set. She might have a few connections left from the past but will not be sought after.

What about Ryan? His comment section is still limited and closed. Any product that he's associate with like Ugly Estates has people shaming him in the comments. He will need to take a beat to let his reputation recover before brands continue to sign him to be their face.

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u/hopeful_tatertot — 5 months ago
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This popped up for me today. I haven’t listened to this CC so far but I like her. I can’t wait to dive into more of the unsealed docs when I’m done hosting out of towners but I got a chance to listen to her examine some of the stuff that came out and it’s juicy.

• Social Media Analytics (5:30 - 11:15): Lively submitted data analytics for platforms including Instagram, Reddit, Twitter, and TikTok. The findings indicate that the spikes in engagement were tied to the movie premiere (It Ends With Us) rather than a coordinated "smear campaign," with consistent, organic activity patterns across platforms.
• The Hollywood Reporter Article (17:04 - 20:09): The video discusses Lively's attempt to impeach the credibility of Melissa Nathan (of TAG) by focusing on an article regarding Justin Baldoni hiring crisis PR. The creator notes Lively's selective focus on this issue while ignoring other allegations.
• Internal Communications and Edits (52:00 - 1:04:12): The video reveals internal texts from Sony executives, including Sanford Panich and Andrea Gianati. Key revelations include:
• Sony executives expressing frustration with Lively's process and behavior (55:28).
• Evidence that Justin Baldoni’s cut of the film scored higher than Lively’s across all key metrics with book readers (56:38).
• Discussion regarding Lively’s request to delete "dailies" from the production (1:03:16).

u/hopeful_tatertot — 6 months ago
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• Damages and Expert Witnesses: A significant portion of the hearing focused on the reliability of Blake Lively's damages experts (Kenrich and MarkX). The defense argued their projections were highly speculative, inconsistent, and lacked independent analysis (0:21 - 2:48).

• Social Media and AI Manipulation: The parties debated the validity of expert reports concerning AI-driven negative sentiment and manipulation on social media. The judge noted that the evidence appears "confounded" and ordered a live evidentiary hearing for the experts to test their methodologies (4:53 - 8:49).

• Retaliation and Countersuit Admissibility: Arguments arose over whether Wayfarer Studios' $400 million countersuit could be introduced as evidence of retaliation. The judge challenged the legal logic presented by both sides regarding litigation privilege and Rule 11 (9:59 - 18:28).

• Bifurcation: The court discussed whether the trial should be bifurcated, specifically concerning the introduction of sensitive financial and punitive damages evidence (18:29 - 22:45).

Court Instructions and Logistics:

• Transparency: The judge emphasized that the public has a right to access court proceedings and set strict rules for unsealing documents, excluding only specific items like a private birth video (29:12 - 30:08).

• Trial Management: The court requested a streamlined exhibit list, required lead counsel to participate in meetings to narrow down issues, and warned attorneys about private conversations being picked up by microphones in the courtroom (31:08 - 34:00).

• Jury Selection (Voir Dire): There was a debate over including specific social media questions in the jury questionnaire to prevent potential bias or "infection" of the jury pool by pre-existing public views of the case (36:40 - 41:59).

Overall Vibe:

The creator observed that the Wayfarer legal team appeared well-prepared and concise, while the Lively team seemed to struggle with the judge's direct questioning and complex procedural challenges (42:14 - 44:38).

u/hopeful_tatertot — 6 months ago