Justin Baldoni talks "It Ends with Us" movie adaptation

Justin Baldoni, director and co-star of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's "It Ends with Us," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his role and working with Blake Lively.
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[@StimpyRM]

What a man Justin Baldoni is.... Who should make copies of this man, sprinkle him around the world and just watch as the world becomes a better place

[@10elica]

👏👏👏👏

[@marianpappas1647]

I loved Justin since Jane the Virgin. I will always love Rafael Solano .I wish it was still on. What a beautiful man. I wanted to see this movie because of this actor and director. I will Always love him❤❤❤

[@Oceangrace90]

I honest to god believe justin isn't that morally sound. In comparision to the hollycouple, sure ,but my Unpopular opinion is why was this man going around for 2 yrs trying to make a movie out of a book that glamorizes ab*se!?! Evn with so many women raising alarm about the books impact on impressionable mind ever since. It seems he is now trying to do damage control ,but lucky for him blake and ryan are making it easy for him.

[@spacebar9733]

@@Oceangrace90 you’re copy and pasting this.

[@aleksandrac9335]

Why?

[@lerevelucide]

The contrast between Blake's interviews and Justin's is staggering, says everything about why they don't see eye to eye.

[@anusharijal9066]

I legit have started to hate Blake because of her immaturity

[@freidagreenfield6270]

​@@anusharijal9066Ditto.. After watching Blake on numerous interviews over the years, It's become more and more obvious that her superior opinion is the only one that matters and I used to really admire her and Ryan. I didn't appreciate her publicly 🔪 in Justins back. Most of the Great & Professional Actors don't do that ! Her Mean Girl Diva is Sadly Showing

[@RyanM268]

Blake has become highly arrogant and egotistical due to her fame and status. Not to mention her husband Ryan Reynolds is also highly rich and famous. She definitely looks down on Justin

[@stacyokuda7133]

Now THIS is the interview that should be going viral.

[@Stefan.Petersen.R]

Wow! The way he understands the true message of this book and her author is incredible. I truly think he’s done a really good job direct this film!

[@hanniacorena7657]

Yet Colleen is siding with Blake… Makes it clear the book is a cash grab for her, and she doesn’t really care about the message

[@bonnievg2001]

He gave me chills, when he said that’s the wrong question, and instead ask “why do man harm?”

[@neonlights777]

Why do women harm too!?

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

​@@neonlights777agreed, women are quite destructive too. .. especially to each other.

[@undefinedd1147]

You know his publicist told him to say that, right?

[@a1cwillette]

Both men and women harm due to our sin nature. We are all sinners.

[@emelypayano8887]

This was asked in the book multiple times. He was just reiterating the message of the book, and the Author herself repeated this message at the end acknowledgement section.

[@franceshampton8767]

Fantastic interview. I love how Justin sincerely expressed the importance of this movie; that it can be the beginning of healing whether from the abuser to the one being abused. The right question does need to be asked though..."Why do you do it?" Rather than, "Why do you stay?"

[@marianpappas1647]

Love Justin Baldoni. He did an Awesome Job as Ryle. U did a great job about domestic violence. He asked the question,Why do men harmr. Loved him ,thanku Justin love,love,love u since jane the Virgin.❤❤❤

[@Oceangrace90]

I honest to god believe justin isn't that morally sound. In comparision to the hollycouple, sure ,but my Unpopular opinion is why was this man going around for 2 yrs trying to make a movie out of a book that glamorizes ab*se!?! Evn with so many women raising alarm about the books impact on impressionable mind ever since. It seems he is now trying to do damage control ,but lucky for him blake and ryan are making it easy for him.

[@Stretesky]

We already know why people choose violence. It makes the powerless and insecure feel more powerful temporarily. It’s momentary control and dominance. It’s largely a self esteem or security issue. Men and women must be more accountable for the esteem of children they raise. Low esteem people will not raise high esteem kids. It’s everyone’s job to work on building collective self-esteem and security. It is a skillset.

[@reinanavarro4854]

I have seen women in my life suffer through DV, 2 barely survived it. I respect Baldoni for promoting the movie for what it is and I love the awareness he's creating.

[@g911g]

His acting was phenomenal 👏🏼

[@marianpappas1647]

@g911g everything he does is phenomeenal.💯♥️

[@shikhagupta468]

New love for Justin. What a stand up guy, acknowledging other people, the real topic, just amazing.

[@marianpappas1647]

@@shikhagupta468 he sure was. Team justin

[@littlemissdimples88]

Yes he shows so much appreciation for others, it's beautiful

[@jamiedandrea6099]

I also think what I would want to see people who say “why did she stay” take away from the movie is how confusing the whole thing can be. And how quickly things can turn from kicking a chair or punching a wall to backhanding you across the face for misplaced anger. It really was an insightful movie. I feel bad that Blake and Ryan’s PR seems to be taking it a whole different direction. Justin’s take on it is so impactful even though I didn’t grow up or ever experience DV

[@aliciatorrezq7428]

He is a class act. A true gentleman. Team Justin

[@ellaaraeyakiki6457]

What he says about men doing the work so their pain doesn't explode and ruin the lives around them is exactly on the money

[@selinavalo]

GREAT interview!!!! He really put such a difficult subject into perspective, hopefully the message reaches the right people 💖

[@AnnieBedoya]

Officially his fan.

[@lisarose5685]

Who ever's styling Justin is doing it right. I know I'm sposta mention the movie but it's great to see a man who cares for and about his style.

[@anniebroadbent7961]

In fairness both he and Blake Lively acted well in the film. It's when they are being themselves that the differences become so apparent. He's genuine, focused and thoughtful. Nuff said.

[@teresakaminska5716]

Justin Baldoni is an amazing man. He is way, way more charismatic, more manly, and way more talented acted-wise, than bland, and promoted to the absurd degree, Glen Powell. Please, we want more of Justin Baldoni! ❤

[@CatoNumbla]

true, and way more handsome than Glen!

[@jeryncambrah]

why in the world did you drag some other male actor into the convo for absolutely no reason? (other than to bash him). you can compliment someone without cutting someone else down. if it's not okay to compare/bash women then why is it okay to do so with men? this is so icky.

[@armandoucles5346]

After seeing the controversy going on with this film, I find Justin Baldoni to be a stand up, classy man. Not a bit of Hollywood in him and he comes across as a man of integrity, empathy and respect.

[@paulajf4205]

I'm unfamiliar with this actor, but now think he seems like a genuinely cool guy. It's obvious there's some beef bt he and Blake. I think it's bc she ended up overstepping in her role as producer and hijacked his project. Of course as producer she has creative input, but it's another thing to take over, along with your super star husband. Too bad CBS didn't have the nerve to ask about the alleged feud.

[@gayathrinatarajan6135]

pls watch "Jane the virgin". It's a great show and he's so good in it!!

[@freidagreenfield6270]

I agree with you 💯 Justin Didn't Deserve that 🔪 She Lost My Respect bringing Ryan in and then B kept praising her Husband over & over again on interviews 🤢 I Love Justin as an Actor & Producer ! He Deserves the Respect and Credit, not RR for a maraschino 🍒 on top... This time ! Shame on BL

[@sumibak]

Justin, though you don't talk about it, we support you and congratulate you on this wonderful movie. Hate that Ryan and Blake tried to take all the glory.

[@Dan-u1o]

Justin Baldoni is just an amazing human being !!

[@steph7139]

JUSTICE FOR JUSTIN

[@Nati.88880]

❤

[@5hineeisforever]

So much respect for Justin. I see the message of the movie. I saw it clearly coz he fought for it to be seen and did not let any flowery dress and tone-deaf comments and interviews of others shadow it. I see and understand the message, Justin. Thank you.

[@cleftheart1969]

I saw it just now 😢 it was amazing 👏🏾 men and women don't ignore the warning signs in the beginning.... IT WILL GET WORSE RUN!!!!

[@1224dlc]

This is the first time I’ve seen this man. That’s so great that he’s directing it too! I hope I can see more of his projects. What a great interview!

[@2gatsuuga]

Check out Jane the Virgin. Pretty funny show. He was one of the main characters

[@WeAreManEnough]

Check out The Man Enough Podcast, which Justin created and co-hosts!

[@samaali8085]

What a beautiful human

[@Nati.88880]

❤

[@yl5906]

We do love Jane the Virgin :)

[@manana6646]

Wow!!! His answers and his way of encouraging men to work on themsleves is 🙌🙌🙌! So well spoken!

[@aliciatorrezq7428]

He is amazing! A true divine masculine who understands the depth and complexity of the subject matter. He read the book, bought the rights. Blake has been terrible at interviews. Team Justin

[@dalala9323]

What a gentleman ❤

[@Nati.88880]

❤

[@WuMavis-q8m]

I just watched it last night!!!! So good!!!!! Love it so much!!!! You did amazing job!!!!!

[@thismjc]

Loved him the instant i saw his ted talk!

[@TheVtaylor123]

Justin is a beautiful human being. I was introduced to him in Jane the Virgin and The Man Enough podcast.

[@tamarap11873]

What a great interview! Thank you for asking thoughtful questions about this serious topic. It’s why I loved the book so much, and I am very impressed with the movie! 👏🏼

[@dianemartinez8126]

Here to support Justin! I will watch even though I don’t go to the movies 🎥 I support JUSTIN!!!

[@vsanchez7158]

Yes! Men need to hold other men accountable. Team Justin!

[@angelaperry8231]

Im now his fan ❤. Hes incredibly informative and i love he's sending out a message. He had a vision. And since 2019... Wow

[@kibbleandquibble1732]

Why aren't the rest of the cast with him? There is such a disconnect. The cast are out in full force promoting it. It seems like Justin is promoting a completly different film!

[@kibbleandquibble1732]

@@llhannah9297 You could be right. Blake is in charge of the marketing and it looks like a romantic comedy. She's talking about pretty flowers, pink clothes and baking. Justin is speaking about domestic violence and how men need to be better. They are talking about completly different films! I wonder why the cast and crew are siding with Blake, if she took over.

[@10elica]

What I'm more surprised about is that Colleen is also not following him or mentioning him 😭

[@kibbleandquibble1732]

@@10elica That is strange. Colleen said in interviews that lots of people asked to turn the book into a film. (Based on the success of her books, I'd say that's an understatement!)> She liked Justin because he wrote a beautiful letter. Colleen felt that Justin got it more than anyone else. Equally, Justin has a long history in this topic. He's spoken at length about masculinity. These seems to be a passion project based on his life-long interests. His interviews reinforce it. He speaks beautifully about domestic violence and holding men accountable. By contrast, Blake is promoting a fluffy pink rom-com. If anything, you'd think Colleen would support Justin.

[@10elica]

@kibbleandquibble1732 and I hate to say it but I think we are not getting a second movie " it starts with us" from him...unfortunately 😪

[@jhinjhin00_1]

Yeas right!!! Blake is totally taking over with funnies and grabbing attention rather than talking about the message, and I hate to mention it and mean no harm but there is so much Best Couple narrative going on with her and Ryan’s “perfect” marriage, It’s lowkey annoying, just talk about the movie passions and fans will come. It shouldn’t really matter whose wife she is when promoting the movie. Maybe i am overreacting idk but I feel so. She did a great job in the film tho 🙌🏻

[@daisyhuangvuelvas6089]

Justin Baldoni an amazing human being ❤❤❤❤

[@sonnenschein553]

He is such a sincere director and actor and really understands and lives the message of this movie. Thank you for being a great human being.

[@julianacardona4808]

Blake is so far from the point of the movie!! And yes they (B and J) can have "creative differences" but not include him in the promotion even the movie poster, erase him from the interviews just avoiding the topic and making Blake the "Creative force" behind this is so beyond ridiculous. He cast her for the role, he is the director who gave you so much respect and space... she thinks because she and her funny husband, came with money and influence she deserve all of the praise. Sorry but people is not dumb. AND don’t forget the real people that are living this situation every day that need tools and need this topic to be talked about. -------Blake, please wear your florals, next time when YOU ACTUALLY DIRECT THE MOVIE. ------- Justin, thank you for dedicating all this years to this story, and bringing awareness to this sensitive topic.

[@Kitkat-wu3ow]

I suppose the ultimate question is who financed the movie??? If Blake and Ryan poured money on this then this would explain everything.

[@goinggreen4720]

I loved this movie and thought the acting was great all around. Unfortunately I experienced this subject in my life. The best thing is that I'm out from it for many years now, thanks be to God. I didn't know about this book until the movie and it reveals the human experience about this subject well. I don't feel I've ever completely healed from it, but this movie is an amazing reflection of the faucets of domestic abuse. This is an incredible art piece. Well done!

[@GB-TX]

This interview this needs to be THE theme. THE press tour. This needs to be the message. Immediately.

[@zyperpetua4337]

Justin, the man that you are!!! iloveyou and will support u wholeheartedly

[@michellelowe7082]

It's important to say why does domestic abuse happen because it's not only " men" who harm and it's incredibly important that people understand it happens to men also not only women!

[@EclecticBlues]

Nice guy. Very genuine.

[@Nati.88880]

❤

[@nickygrace7495]

This is a very important movie, with its message! Everyone that was cast for it was absolutely perfect for it.❤

[@HumanityInCrisis]

He is very handsome and that is so tiring. But the fact he is so genuinely understands what a big subject this is and isn't glossinf over it with fake laughs and dazzles says a lot. He always leads and stays with the same dv message, hoping it helps men. This guy seems like the only normal person from this film

[@kellyg1228]

This movie is everything I hoped it would be! I buy very few movies, but I will own a copy of this one when it's available.

[@sandie683]

The best movie since THE NOTEBOOK!! ❤

[@Ithinktheref0reIam12]

Just came from the Blake and Brandon internview at CBS and it feels like they're promoting a different movie, a lighthearted romcom with minor challenges, rather than a traumatic story with a heavier message.

[@meburbur5086]

i cant stand on your co-star who is digging her hole right now, sadly I will not watch the movie because of her, but i am sure looking forward to your next project. you are using your platform right. stay you, and kudos to you justin. we all appreciate your work.

[@elainestevens7206]

I used to ask why my mum stayed and never thought why did my dad abuse mentally and physically and his own children. However, he's not with us anymore to ask this ?!!! Dying to see the movie as I'm sure it will resonate with many of us.

[@nevertrulyyours]

wow literally my thoughts!!

[@g911g]

Such a good looking man!! Love him!

[@2legit2Kwit]

He was the absolute star of this production

[@azapotoczna2000]

Lovely man and interview

[@Nati.88880]

❤

[@josegijsbers7688]

It is an Oscar deserving movie with the directing Oscar for Justin. 1000% ❤

[@RyanLopez-dp7vs]

He was perfect in that movie. We would love to see him in many more !! In love ❤

[@mbl1334]

I went to see "It ends with us" today, and I couldn't help but be reminded the whole time by Justin of a young Gregory Peck. I don't know if it was the features, the lips, or his height.

[@hollywebb6037]

It's a great movie

[@ghiberti]

Wear your florals and grab your friends... That was what I heard from the female lead. Meanwhile, this male lead speaks with depth, insight and tactfulness.

[@Fernando-fr5cu]

This guy is awesome!

[@rjam97]

Excellent Movie!!

[@ElizabethA-3sis]

The title says it all. It ends with us. Powerful.

[@millynegron1360]

I just saw the moviendo, It is great.

[@marykaydeenmoore8126]

Yes, one kiss..wow!

[@ViP-rx8ks]

Great reflective human being

[@hollywebb6037]

The movie is great!!❤

[@kimberleyallen3350]

It ends with us

[@juliearboleda5316]

Amazing movie!! I am going to watch again

[@vikm1341]

Team Justin Baldoni

[@elvira7379]

Great man , great movie , great job

[@ВалерияЧебаненко-г6т]

He is the most beautiful man is this world❤❤❤

[@Nati.88880]

❤

[@dyannetravel]

Rafael!!!

[@ELENAVZLA]

❤ loved the movie …. LoI saw in Italy Modena translated into Italian.... Now he wants to see the original version …. Bravo Justin

[@TheMisterEMS]

It's infuriating that Blake Lively interfered with Justin's version of this movie, making her own edit of it, getting Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift involved to get her way, having it approved behind Justin's back and going as far as isolating him at the premiere. She deserves all the backlash she is getting. Justin is a classy, gracious man for not sinking to her level and dissing her in interviews.

[@goinggreen4720]

I'm glad about all the unfortunate drama around the movie because otherwise I would not even know about this fantastical art piece of a movie! AND finding out about the book! Amazing!

[@misscomment8025]

Well JUSTIN BALDONI!!! Team JUSTIN BALDONI!!! Love JUSTIN BALDONI!!!

[@channy3862]

What a beautiful man🤍

[@paolatrabanco5329]

As someone who read the book (need to watch the movie), I didn’t necessarily think that this was a beautiful book but an important subject nonetheless. I was very conflicted the whole time with their relationship and could see just how problematic Ryle was and how Lily has to deal with this even after the book ends…

[@RadiUzunova]

I’m sure Blake didn’t read the book, neither she cares on the topic. Her topic is Bloooommmm 😱🤷‍♀️

[@yazzyborn4dance]

Wauw wauw wauw thank you 2024 yes !

[@giuliapicchiotti]

Imagine having a feud with the perfect man ??? .....

[@PatraJenny]

Can’t wait to watch 😂😂

[@betzidelarocha7660]

Class act

[@omniya1008]

He saved the movie! He made it tolerable

[@heatherbruglia4461]

Does anyone know what organization he’s referring to with the pin? Would love to know!

[@freidagreenfield6270]

❤ TEAM JUSTIN ❤️ BLAKE LIVELY SHOULD BE ASHAMED !!!

[@nevertrulyyours]

guess what, baldoni is my new crush now 🙂‍↔️

[@bettyshabazz4092]

IS NO ONE GONNA SAY IT...OK ILL DO IT HE IS FINE ASF!!!!!! (I know he's married) BUT OMG 10/10 🥵🥵😍😍😍

[@JoyMo2456]

Team Justin

[@harrietrobinson9950]

Why do they keep interrupting him!!! Makes me so mad

[@cw3354]

Love him, so much better than Blake

[@orudnap90]

#teambaldoni

[@fennyp1047]

Wrong casting: Blake lively

[@candacesmith321]

Their first kiss happens a lot differently in the book

[@dogloversmith7139]

Why is he always alone when being interviewed? What happened here. It seems unfair.😊

[@nahidauxui7038]

I honestly think Blake should never have played the Lily Boom character. She seems so tone-deaf and stuck in her Serena vibe that she can’t even grasp this role properly. It’s like she only took the part to promote her business without understanding the character at all. There are so many other actresses who could’ve done a better job! It’s such a shame how nepotism ruins opportunities for more deserving talent.

[@hani1391]

the only best cast among the entire main charcter cast..fight mee

[@nettyjlove]

Why do men harm? Great question coz not all men harm. Why women stay? Coz the society do not perceive as the women being the abuser, it's always the reversed. It's common sense when we experience harm, we will leave but not in situations where love, financial security, commitment, involvement of offsprings etc intertwined..it gets more complicated.

[@Sadtoday]

I love what he’s doing by saying men to stop abusing because they’re statistics are I but also women can and also are abusive as well and that’s not talked about enough. I’m a domestic violence advocate and anybody can perpetuate harm so I just wanna leave this here for everybody else it’s only okay to use gendered language towards men and I have a problem with that as a mom with our son for that we just need to be aware anybody can be harmful my brothers dying of cancer and his wife abuses him… 😢

[@KateT01]

OFC Hollyweird decides to promote the most toxic and problematic of ya writers that is negatively influencing young girls.