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https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782.261.0.pdf

Declaration of Ellyn Garofalo - https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782.262.0.pdf

Exhibit A - https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782.262.1.pdf

Exhibit B - https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782/gov.uscourts.nysd.635782.262.2.pdf

• 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?

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

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)

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

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).

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?

https://preview.redd.it/m3vy4z82r6zg1.png?width=1494&format=png&auto=webp&s=3dc1adc1b0dbbfe2b171802bf433b62ac6ae800a

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.