Blake Lively allegedly reached out to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon amid the conflict around the production of It Ends With Us, according to a new report. The actress asked for their input on her version of the film while tensions with director and co-star Justin Baldoni escalated, per the court filings.
New report claims that court documents say Blake Lively approached Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for help
Blake Lively allegedly contacted Matt Damon and Ben Affleck while finalizing It Ends With Us, seeking their input as tensions escalated during post-production.
The documents, reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, relate to Lively’s legal dispute with the film’s director and co-star Justin Baldoni. In messages exchanged in May 2024, Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, reportedly invited Damon and his wife, Luciana, to watch her personal edit of the film and share feedback.
Lively thanked them, considering the request, and cautioned that the film includes scenes addressing domestic violence. According to the filings, she added, “This movie nearly killed me. The director/co-star/producer/financier/head of the studio (yes all one person) had zero experience, but the good news is he also has no taste, and an enormous ego.” The 38-year-old claimed that she had taken on significant creative responsibilities, including rewriting the script and guiding performances.
The filings indicate that Damon responded sympathetically and agreed to watch the movie. He wrote, “We’ll give you any help we can.” The actor-film producer even welcomed Lively to direct a future project with Artists Equity, the production company he cofounded with Affleck.
The actress also reached out to Affleck that same day, describing Baldoni as a “chaotic clown.” In that email, she reiterated her complaints about the production and asked whether he would be willing to review the film and offer feedback. Lively closed the message by referencing Damon’s involvement and expressing gratitude.
Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, pushed back on the claims in a statement to EW. He said that newly released exchanges do not support Lively’s allegations and that his clients remain confident in the legal process.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
