The talk around Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Ryan Reynolds has picked up after new claims made the rounds. After months of legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni, sources now claim that the two actors’ first meeting to discuss Lively’s possibility of playing Lily in “It Ends With Us” did not center around work. Moreover, they claim it created a spark that people in the room noticed right away.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ‘playful flirting’ made Ryan Reynolds uncomfortable, claims source
Sources who talked to Rob Shuter for #NaughtyButNice claimed that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni connected immediately, maintaining a light mood between them. One insider told the outlet, “There was a spark, a playfulness. Everyone noticed, including Ryan.” The same report claimed that Reynolds sat in on the meeting and didn’t seem fully at ease with the vibe between Lively and Baldoni.
Moreover, Shuter noted a moment that sources say stood out. They claim Baldoni shared a personal detail about himself during a conversation about Lively’s then‑unborn son, Olin. One source claimed, “Blake agreed to the role AFTER that conversation. She literally signed on after he got that… personal.”
Additionally, insiders stressed that nothing inappropriate happened. However, they described the tone of the exchange as unusually close, with another source claiming, “They were close — too close. It had energy, intimacy, tension. The flirting was obvious.” Lively and Reynolds’ friend reportedly speculated, “Some people think Ryan is making him pay for that first connection with his wife.”
None of the stars has commented, and the claims remain unverified. Even so, the narrative has gained attention because of the strong language the sources used to make their claims, as well as the suggestion that an early meeting may have shaped the working dynamic that followed between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. As the chatter continues, Hollywood is watching to see if anyone chooses to clear the air.
