Ryan Reynolds Confronts Justin Baldoni Over Alleged Fat-Shaming Incident

NEW YORK, NY — Ryan Reynolds confronted Justin Baldoni at the actor’s New York City penthouse on April 25, 2023, regarding comments about Blake Lively‘s weight, according to recently unsealed court documents. The incident allegedly left Baldoni visibly shaken, requiring him to apologize multiple times.

The documents indicate that during the meeting, Reynolds expressed his disapproval of Baldoni’s perceived fat-shaming remark directed toward Lively. Sources claim Reynolds told Baldoni it was ‘horrible’ to bring up a woman’s weight, leading Baldoni to shed tears and apologize profusely.

Witnesses present included Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman, both of whom are friends of Reynolds and Lively. Their representatives have yet to comment on the matter. The confrontation was part of a broader lawsuit filed by Lively against Baldoni in December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment and retaliation, allegations Baldoni denies.

Swift’s representative stated that the singer had no involvement in the film ‘It Ends With Us,’ except for granting permission for her song ‘My Tears Ricochet’ to be used. They criticized the usage of her name in the ongoing legal battle.

Baldoni’s legal team later claimed that the meeting was so intense that Baldoni felt he had no choice but to apologize “despite believing those apologies were unwarranted.” In a countersuit, Baldoni suggested that his inquiry about Lively’s weight was related to his own concerns about lifting her during a film scene due to past injuries.

The court documents reveal a complicated narrative, as both parties prepare for a trial set for March 2026. Reynolds’ and Baldoni’s confrontation, along with its implications for Lively’s case, illustrates the intricacies of Hollywood relationships and the pressures faced by public figures.