Did Justin Baldoni Turn the Tables by Exposing Blake Lively's Dragons? | Lawsuit Update & Analysis

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[@robbobsjobs8456]

Forgot to mention Ryan was trying buy the rights to the sequel, Justin didn't give and that's when this chaos started.

[@macmcleod1188]

Makes me think of Will Smith and his wife. Ryan clearly loves his wife but if she's going to turn evil then he's going to lose his good image with the public.

[@dhernandez4386]

@@macmcleod1188he also has a bad image. Apparently this is because of him trying to input his opinions on the project after visiting set. He apparently started boring people along like he opened the place.

[@roems6396]

@@macmcleod1188 Turn evil? Come on man. The truth is probably in the middle. He might have done some things that made her uncomfortable, and she took it to an extreme, that was too far. Calling her evil is just silly.

[@macmcleod1188]

@dhernandez4386 will my only negative impression of Ryan was that he took too much screen time in the first Deadpool sequel. I think time given to other characters like Negasonic and Yu-Gi-Oh would have improved the film. He's a funny guy but he just felt like he stayed too long during that sequel. I didn't notice the issue with the third movie but there he had a pretty powerful co-star to protect his own screen time.

[@macmcleod1188]

@roems6396 well, we can agree to disagree. Sounds like she tried an Amber Heard on him but he was ready with the receipts.

[@TheBoneo]

It's pretty ironic that a movie about toxic masculinity is tarnished by toxic femininity! Love your work Doc.

[@melliyao1079]

Lol right???

[@LinTrueCrimeProject]

It's hilarious

[@exeter66]

Which makes me wonder if disloyal writer Hoover deserved some of her treatment??

[@bowldawg1]

Haha yes!

[@samanthajustham5950]

They’re both assholes. It had nothing to do with gender.

[@peggymahoney9484]

I am team Justin. His life has been destroyed, and his only option is to fight back. He did not do much fighting during the making of the film because he was, in my opinion, intimidated by all the power the opposing team held, and he only wanted to complete this movie. I think Blake is a monster and her husband is no better. I only hope justice will come.

[@pimmspimms5462]

Lady Colin Campbell claims to have sources “inside” Blake Lively’s camp. She said that Blake was attracted to Justin Baldoni, but he rejected her. Ryan was suspicious and demanded to see the dailies from ‘It Ends With Us.’ He went “ballistic” when he saw Blake flirting with Justin. It reminded him of Blake’s behaviour on the set of ‘Green Lantern’ when she seduced him (he was married to Scarlett Johansson at that time). To save her marriage, Blake LIED and said that Justin had been harassing her. 😔 I think it’s truly evil. She is trying to destroy an innocent man’s life and livelihood - Justin’s ability to provide for his young family - all so that she can save her own skin.

[@tammyjohnson7401]

@@pimmspimms5462if a man wants to stay with his wife he will, no one can take you away unless you want to be

[@KayG1029]

@ I believed her at first but all this clear evidence against her is unreal. Are all the Hollywood elites like this?? Cutthroat!

[@kelleycarr6414]

@@pimmspimms5462I felt that immediately the (first) time I actually saw the dancing scene video… I strongly suspected she was more into him than he even knew; it’s smacks of “being letdown easy” as Justin B seems a kind man… exactly as you stated. What a terrible thing to do if that’s even close to the truth!!!

[@stephenmorris3696]

You people are living in fantasy land, no one knows what actually happened except 2 people and they are fighting to the death of their careers. What a mess, it shows how broken that business is, good riddance to both of them, plenty to take their place.

[@dorcaskerr6384]

I believe Grande is wrong in one aspect: He didn't consider Justin's situation as a unknown director trying to complete this work while being overwhelmed with Blake & Ryan. Dr. Grande put out an earlier video siding with Blake, before Justin filed & brought receipts. Now Dr G basically says he is in the middle, as if both are right and both are wrong. I can see his bias, the areas he chooses to focus on and the conclusions he chooses to make. As Dr Grande says, its his opinion, doesn't mean its right. Justin putting up with Blake's antics was because hundreds of millions of $$ were on the line. And his strategy worked, the movie cost 25 mil & made over 300 mil. He brought receipts and kept audio in case Blake acted out, which she did after all of her media mistakes from the past were exposed & she couldn't accept the public disapproval and hit to her image. Dr Grande's input here does not do this case justice and it is not objective, in my view.

[@Elena-fe3os]

When you have a story, you have an opinion. When have 2 stories, the opinion may change. Many are influenced by the likes and dislikes, are not objective. Baldoni's voice message sounds like an apology, after being called out for a bad bshaviour. Listen that. And remember..he was director, executive producer and co-owner of the studio..Blake was an employee. Employee. why did not use the power..and accepted to be in a basement ..

[@angelacompres7947]

@@Elena-fe3os He apologized for having her feelings" hurt" when he wasn't impressed with the changes that Blake and her "dragons" did to the rooftop scene. If something, Justin seems like a people's pleaser and wanted to appease her, because she was sad she wasn't praised by him and her "wonderful" contribution to the film. That's the supposedly "bad behavior" he was apologizing for.

[@LaineyTsang]

🎯🎯🎯

[@chilyn5]

I agree, he is clearly biased.

[@Sx10ix6]

100% agreed especially as he talks about how they should both be concerned with how it looks. If Dr Grande paid attention to how it looks, he would conclude that the majority is siding with Justin…

[@ladydi37115]

Sorry. Blake Lively has a documented history of accusing innocent people of things on movie sets. She also has a history of bullying both co-stars and crew on movie sets. Then you add in her weird, narcissistic, insecure husband and Taylor Swift, and this is just a diabolical take down of Justin Baldoni from 3 powerful a** hole Hollywood bullies. I think its disgusting what they did to this man, and i hope he wins MILLIONS!!!!!!

[@aigaoliveira3278]

You're lying and you know it.

[@martinwhite418]

​@aigaoliveira3278 Yet you don't know what they "lied" about.

[@teemjay000]

That's the spear campaign.

[@paulchristian7693]

BL has a history, in her past movies, of falling in love with her leading men? 🤔 🎭?

[@henning439]

Two powerful and a plus one.

[@bee_wildered]

Hmmm… I disagree. I don’t think Justin going to the basement was an admission of culpability. Regarding your assessment of Justin’s actions - “if he had done nothing wrong, why didn’t his lawyers take care of it?” I think you missed the important power dynamic complexity of the situation. You have one person who is relatively unknown and has an empathetic personality. Then you have another that is very powerful, wealthy and has a reputation for bullying and mean behaviour. This case both resonates and angers people because people can see through Blake’s behaviour and don’t like it when we are told our legitimate assessment of a person are incorrect and are instead the result of a smear campaign.

[@Sharon-xn1dm]

Culpability, is he serious 😮

[@WildFungus]

I didnt expect Grande to simp for Lively either.

[@justnoted2995]

No... I guess you are bewildered by a woman's response to toxic masculinity

[@100Mickl]

Justin was forced into basement along with his guest a dying cancer lady in a wheelchair and his family & friends

[@MatthewFors-f8x]

@@WildFungus good thing he didnt

[@AltClev37]

Blake seems like a true mean girl. She really isn’t that great of an actress imo. She’s only super famous now because of Ryan Reynolds’s but he can really only play 1 kind of character and it’s just getting old.

[@velocirapture89]

I actually saw a movie where he's a CIA agent in South Africa. He wasn't trying to be funny at all in that movie. It was odd.

[@robinkuruda5249]

Remember it’s Hollywood and she is a female …

[@KevinGonzales-j3g]

They're going to keep making those Deadpool movies as long as they're profitable, I've only seen the first one, I don't care for the character.

[@Hersheydimples]

She's getting old to play the characters she always plays

[@andie7041]

We call her Blakeesi now

[@DebraCovington]

Lively refuses to be deposed by Baldoni’s attorney. If that doesn’t scream entitlement, I don’t know what does. Lively and Reynolds are both entitled bullies.

[@jennydefran]

She's never had to live in the real world. She doesn't understand that this is a legal proceeding and not a set.

[@curoseba5363]

Her dragons can not speak for her in the deposition. That's why. She is a coward brat. And her husband enables her immature behavior.

[@Steven-rp8zo]

good for her, she knows her 5th amendment rights.

[@lorit4480]

@@Steven-rp8zo she can’t invoke a right she isn’t using, she just skipped a deposition. If she had actually showed up to the deposition & said the words “I plead the fifth” to a question she was asked, then she would be in her power to evoke that right.

[@ArohaStill]

Now she thinks she is in charge of the legal system and who can represent Justin lol. Says it all!!!

[@maegsco1861]

From what I understand Justin couldn’t really stand up to Blake because Sony the distributor of the film wanted to please Ryan Reynolds who is a mega star and is going to star as Deadpool in the next Spider-Man movie. They also have a number of other projects with Ryan. I think Sony thought it was better to give in to Blake and her dragons (Taylor Swift also allowed a song of hers to be used in the movie) than support Justin a relatively small fry. Second, a lot of the crew was under financial pressure(many hadn’t worked in ages and had bills to pay) after the strike and were now just returning to work and so Justin likely wanted to get the movie done and released and avoid hurting the crew and everyone else financially. Also, this was Justin’s first time directing and his inexperience and niceness allowed them to take advantage of him.

[@jennydefran]

100%

[@blu4085]

Perfect ground for Hwood narc sharks to swim in.

[@pimmspimms5462]

Lady Colin Campbell claims to have sources “inside” Blake Lively’s camp. She said that Blake was attracted to Justin Baldoni, but he rejected her. Ryan was suspicious and demanded to see the dailies from ‘It Ends With Us.’ He went “ballistic” when he saw Blake flirting with Justin. It reminded him of Blake’s behaviour on the set of ‘Green Lantern’ when she seduced him (he was married to Scarlett Johansson at that time). To save her marriage, Blake LIED and said that Justin had been harassing her. 😔 I think it’s truly evil. She is trying to destroy an innocent man’s life and livelihood - Justin’s ability to provide for his young family - all so that she can save her own skin.

[@nearcancelled]

Yes! There were many factors at play influencing Justin's decisions. He wasn't a guilty man hiding in the basement the night of the primere. He was keeping the peace for the sake of the movie, everyone involved and his career.

[@kathrynkrieger7644]

💯

[@helene7672]

Definately not a tie. Justice for Justin

[@BananaHammock2001]

Yes. Justin is way ahead

[@JuanNaranjo-v1t]

This guy needs to watch Candace Owens and then reshoot this video. He’s obviously lacking evidence and is clueless. Ive unfortunately fallen into the rabbit holes and even I can see that Blake’s in the wrong. What is this guy afraid of that he’s trying to say Justin SCREAMS culpability by being in the basement? Or by not fighting back? He’s a fkn puppy dog he just doesnt want to create more issues, then he got pushed too far.

[@NotPoisonIvy]

Thank you!!!! No way a tie. Justin, all the way.

[@TheThrivingLady]

Absolutely! How could anyone see otherwise?

[@piotrekski-420]

Free Hat!!!

[@user-nm1rv2bh7k]

BL and RR are clsssic examples of undeserved entitlement. People who offer almost nothing to society but somehow think they should rightfully get whatever they want, no matter who it hurts. I truly hope Justin gets everything he is asking for and a lot more.

[@HailMary888]

Wait a minute! 🛑 There are little boy underwear with Ryan on them; that's contributing to society. 🤣

[@Dr.Pancho.Tortilla]

And they are racists against Mexicans. One of them called me the s-word in a gas station

[@CJandEllie]

Have you offered more to society? What does that even mean?

[@dharma__3]

@@CJandEllie Is that you, Blake? 😂

[@holaizzy]

​@@CJandEllie you forgot the second part of the point. They expect to get whatever they want. YOU can do the first without the second and be fine. But when you start expecting something for nothing people are probably gonna call you out. 😂

[@jed5726]

Justin’s mistake was hiring her.

[@j3suisd3]

Yes 😞 she could have been home with her baby, instead she is pumping milk at work and complaining 😕 but the movie is a hit so there's that 😃

[@Thankgot]

The author chose her,

[@grandma3000]

He should have done his homework on her reputation. Why would she work with a nobody? Because she liked the material? No, because she like the material and wanted to steal it from someone she perceived as an easy mark.

[@justnoted2995]

Yes, his toxicity was exposed

​@@justnoted2995he is literally a pacifist

[@JerseyRed13]

There are many videos of Blake being a bully for years, going back to Gossip Girl. I don’t know Justin at all but I do know Blake is awful.

[@blu4085]

Awful person. No manners what so ever. Just another MEMEMEMEME

[@angadsawhney]

It's definitely not a tie in the court of public opinion!

[@178bib27]

or in a court of law, based on Baldoni’s countersuit.

[@jennydefran]

Nor in actuality!

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

Court of public opinion is full of people who gather no factual information and then make a decision based on what everyone else is saying and what social media tells them. But, sure, keep believing your echo chamber is representative of the truth.

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

I am not on either persons side, both have presented compelling details, but we need to find out the full breadth of each sides argument before choosing a side. Unless that is, of course, if you don’t care about getting all the facts and getting the correct outcome for justice. I think most people interacting are just projecting their own psychological baggage onto this scenario and then picking the person they personally happen to relate to more. Humans are embarrassing these days.

[@jennydefran]

@@holidayarmadillo8653 I haven't seen any evidence that Blake has provided yet. Curious to see all evidence as well.

[@thelocalmaladroit8873]

Blake is a complete mess and Justin tried to be nice. Big mistake.

[@WildFungus]

that's the only thing he's guilty of is trying to be nice to his own detriment.

[@smakkdat]

She definitely had some kind of postpartum hormonal disregulation going on. She’s married, has 4 kids, breastfeeding one of them and decided to take on that role? 😅 mistake

[@justnoted2995]

😂

[@pimmspimms5462]

Lady Colin Campbell claims to have sources “inside” Blake Lively’s camp. She said that Blake was attracted to Justin Baldoni, but he rejected her. Ryan was suspicious and demanded to see the dailies from ‘It Ends With Us.’ He went “ballistic” when he saw Blake flirting with Justin. It reminded him of Blake’s behaviour on the set of ‘Green Lantern’ when she seduced him (he was married to Scarlett Johansson at that time). To save her marriage, Blake LIED and said that Justin had been harassing her. 😔 I think it’s truly evil. She is trying to destroy an innocent man’s life and livelihood - Justin’s ability to provide for his young family - all so that she can save her own skin.

[@justnoted2995]

@@pimmspimms5462 and that my friend is BS

[@samsunguser3438]

15:21 Sony also pressured Justin to give Blake more leeway. 16:05 Blake's insistence of wearing her own clothing had nothing to do with her getting into character. She just wanted to give the movie a throwback Sarah Jessica Parker Sex in the city vibe, which was nothing like the character in the original book. Also, Blake never bothered to address the DV theme of the movie during her personal promotion tour, but instead promoted her alcohol brand and beauty products line, which caused many fans of the book and movie to label her actions "tone deaf"!

[@jennydefran]

Exactly. She wants to be a fashion statement and she looked ridiculous. Also it cost Wayfarer $500,000 extra for clothes she kept. She is an awful creature. Zero moral compass like her sociopathic husband.

[@blu4085]

She totally ignored the DV part of the movie..just -Wear your florals. 🌻

[@doreenpolicarpio644]

That Blake Lively is so uneducated and feeling entitled while she's nothing. I'm turned off with Ryan Reynolds, we will never watch his films again

[@exeter66]

Me neither. I will watch Justin's film called The Proposal over Ryan's.

[@roems6396]

So dumb. You people get way too wrapped up in this nonsense. The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. Don’t let it affect your life.

[@trustmemysonisadoctor8479]

@@roems6396 To quote you "So dumb. You people get way too wrapped up in this nonsense".......yet here you are wrapped up with the rest of us. 🤣

[@HailMary888]

He certainly isn't the Dead Pool I thought he was. Blake was stunning back in Gossip Girl but unfortunately her whole self is dependent on those looks. They are fading fast, and Ryan will continue to work.

[@jaychapman6014]

I bet they divorce before a trail.

[@QveenOfSwords]

Blake Lively and Amber Heard are doing a great job of making women in actually dangerous situations increasingly hard to believe.

[@punk.rock.hippie]

THAT PART 💯

[@ManuelaJäger-e6t]

I hate those two

[@monongahelacats]

This is exactly what makes me so angry about this.

[@guckax7730]

Amber Heard was an actual victim, Blake, however, is likely an ass.

[@guckax7730]

There's a concept of certain psychological types having power trips over other types because they subconsciously feel superiority. Every type does that to two other types and has that done to them by two yet another types. Johnny Depp's type does that to Amber's type and Blake's type does that to Baldoni's type. Depp literally holds Amber's neck in pictures, in which he has a sharp, confident look and she has a vague, chaotic gaze..he definitely is not likely to be a victim.

[@greatstate48mom]

Dr G, you must dig deeper. It's not about just Blake but also Ryan R. There's so much more. Dig deeper.

[@CMD4WP]

You're so right.

[@nearcancelled]

And Taylor Swift's influence and egging on

[@LifesAPeach2Me]

I don't care how nice, honest, friendly a celebrity comes across...it always comes out that they aren't what you think they are! I don't respect any of these Hollyweird types because their values all center around themselves, money, power, etc. I don't believe anything that comes out in the media (popularity contest, who pays the most for their narrative, what's the most shocking) just little bits of truth sprinkled in. Look what happened to Johnny Depp. _I mean, who are you suppose to believe?_ They had to go to court to prove Johnny was being screwed, but initially they all took AmTurd's side.

[@Users_rx]

Thanks for this comment. I dont think i will watch the video. He was so pro blake before and now he's a fence sitter. He's entitled to his own bias since i bet he came across women as victims more than men. But yea im skipping this one. RR and BL needs to be cancelled for at least 5 years

[@LifesAPeach2Me]

I don't care how nice, honest, friendly a celebrity comes across...it always comes out that they aren't what you think they are!

[@kristibott2437]

Did you know Blake threatened Sony that she would not promote the movie and would file a claim if all of her demands were not met, including wardrobe, getting all the dailies, using her edit of the movie, and making Justin stay in the basement during his own premiere that his company paid for? She and Ryan wanted to take this movie and they asked to buy the rights to both this one and the sequel, then when he said no she unleashed her “dragons “ Ryan and Taylor. Allegedly, although it’s all in video and text. Justin is one of those rare true male feminists who has a podcast and two books about toxic masculinity. He produced a movie called Empire Waist about the empowerment of teenage girls, especially those who don’t fit in. Team Justin for me,

[@exeter66]

Blake's vindicated?? No way Grande. Totally Wrong

[@Bearwithme560]

Totally, and thanks. I won't continue watching. Blake has been excoriated, receipts are flooding in, yet there are people who still, in the name of "impartiality" (like Emily D Baker, self-profeesed "law nerd") give her too many breaks, when her lies and machinations are fraudulent, beyond cruel, and probably illegal. I can't stomach this.

[@melissa-5670]

I recommend checking out Candace Owens

[@Bearwithme560]

@@melissa-5670 l just recently discovered her, and I'm gobsmacked by her fierce intelligence.

[@TheAtl198]

The problem with Candace Owens is that she's a right-wing nut job, conspiracy theorist, anti-semite, anti-gay, anti-women, and anti-trans rights. She is a horrible human being.

[@NarutoUzumaki-ky5jn]

@@Bearwithme560imagine being that stupid. She’s a grifter hypocrite who glorified men like Andrew Tate and used her black card like to cry about racial oppression and then turned to conservative ideology to make more money.

[@ellenthom34]

An actor does not hijack a director's vision. What director will want to work with her.and her bullies

[@shazanali692]

The only male actor that I have known To do that is Edward Norton. And he is a great actor, but many directors wish not to work with him.

[@channelchen]

It is so sad. Justin Baldoni has already been dropped from his next project. Not because of truth, but because of him being small fry. Hollywood does not support people with no influence who are under attack.

[@jarviscroatia2420]

@@channelchenBaldoni comes from an extremely wealthy and connected family. While this is an unfortunate situation he’s in, this will not affect him as much as it will her.

[@maegsco1861]

@@jarviscroatia2420Are you sure about that. He said in a video that he and his wife didn’t come from wealth. However, the cofounder of his studio is a billionaire and since Lively sued the studio , he is the one funding the lawyers.

[@MadeByChinkee]

Say that to the previous director of Deadpool. 🤭

[@178bib27]

Rare L Dr. Grande take. Justin Baldoni wasn’t “culpable” bc he was in the basement of the premier - being a nice guy & afraid of confrontation isn’t a crime. What is a crime, is lying about about s***** harassment & breaching your contract, including during the writer’s strike w someone (Ryan) who wasn’t hired as part of the film. Blake is toast & I’m unfortunately disappointed in your take, Dr. Grande. Justice for Justin.

[@jennydefran]

100% agree.

[@randompetsandnuns]

I agree.

[@frakismaximus3052]

Justin is also a male feminist CREEP

[@mykidsaresupercute]

Yeah, I'm also a psychologist and I'm surprised by this take. Justin seems like someone who will do anything to keep the peace, an enabler even. He was walking a tightrope trying to pacify her and get the film done. She's showing narcissistic traits. It can be difficult for "nice" people to navigate those behaviors. The mere fact that she asked him and his entire family to go down to the basement is ludicrous! Especially given the evidence we've seen.

[@TheAtl198]

Right? Thank you. Terrible take by Grande.

[@nadjamedjedovic5313]

She’s insufferable 😩

[@frakismaximus3052]

So is Justin, the male feminist. This couldn't have happened to nicer people 😅

[@andisells]

This was all orchestrated by Ryan Reynolds and Blake lively, and I truly hope they lose this lawsuit

[@WOIRS]

She is a KAREN

[@ShadowmasterSpecies8472]

KARENDRAGON!

[@WOIRS]

@ShadowmasterSpecies8472 💯

[@Johnny.Natural]

She and Amber Heard should be best friends

[@mykidsaresupercute]

More than that.

[@IntrepidTravellor]

No. A Karen is relatively malign compared to this. Karen’s could evolve to this though if they got massive power.

[@Randomwesternredneckguy]

Blake gives me that Amber Heard vibe...

[@amberrose8756]

100%! They are both awful human beings!

[@justnoted2995]

but then, you have become conditioned in this way by a Depposition

[@LaraCroftEyes1]

Amber and Blake are not victims.

[@lidijabasanovic9779]

Аngelina is the worst 😂

[@MatthewFors-f8x]

@@lidijabasanovic9779 is that a jab at laracrofteyes above you?

[@JodeanCarlson]

Dr. Grande, you are only one in a thousand who believes Blake has the upper hand...

[@ysteinfjr7529]

Unfortunately I think he's right on this point. At least she had to begin with.

[@ysteinfjr7529]

Dr. Grande, I think the reason why Justin didn't show more resolve and stand up to Blake as you say, is not just about the fear of losing money, it's about his values and religious conviction not to go into conflict and do the best to keep the unity. I read the text messages it think it was when Blake was editing the film and he said something like the best thing to do spiritually is to "suck it up" and be proud that we have "the baby", even if it didn't become quite what they envisioned. Also backbiting and slander is strongly condemned in his religion and according to his attorney Bryan Freedman, Justin said from the getgo that he wanted no bad publicity nothing bad to happen to Blake. That was until Blake filed the legal complaint and Justin then had to defend his reputation, career and fight for justice. I also don't understand how you can say that he may have countered "a few retaliation claims".

[@TheAtl198]

Yeah, REALLY bad take by Grande.

[@Sharon-xn1dm]

Agreed

[@Leevysaur]

‘How dare you blanking ask about my wife’s weight’ I fell on the floor. Delivered perfectly :D

[@jessypark1278]

Right and why didnt he yell at Justin for SH?! More important than the weight thing imo

[@jennydefran]

@ Exactly.

[@Sinsteel]

It should have been called "It Ends With Us Suing Each Other".

[@yucatansuckaman5726]

😂

[@danielaperez1236]

😂😂😂

[@whatsgood001]

3:41 as soon as he said "I'm not even attracted to you" I now believe him 100% 😆

[@kristina4395]

💯💯

[@paulschuckman6604]

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"

[@pimmspimms5462]

Lady Colin Campbell claims to have sources “inside” Blake Lively’s camp. She said that Blake was attracted to Justin Baldoni, but he rejected her. Ryan was suspicious and demanded to see the dailies from ‘It Ends With Us.’ He went “ballistic” when he saw Blake flirting with Justin. It reminded him of Blake’s behaviour on the set of ‘Green Lantern’ when she seduced him (he was married to Scarlett Johansson at that time). To save her marriage, Blake LIED and said that Justin had been harassing her. 😔 I think it’s truly evil. She is trying to destroy an innocent man’s life and livelihood - Justin’s ability to provide for his young family - all so that she can save her own skin.

[@Orb-w3aver]

That’s exactly the angle men take when women don’t fall for their bs… oh I’m not even attracted to you

[@Highwayman589]

Talk about victim blaming! Grande treats Justin's efforts to keep the movie going in the face of adversity as evidence of culpability.

[@dorcaskerr6384]

Exactly.

[@ellenthom34]

I disagree on this one, Dr Grande.

[@angelacompres7947]

@@ellenthom34 Me too! I think Justin completely turn the tables against their entitled bullies. I was fan or Ryan but not anymore!

[@MJFish]

That’s the opposite of victim blaming

[@jungdonna]

Justin invested a lot of money in it. There is a point of no return where he will lose his money if filming stops. Blake threatened him and Sony.

[@k.i.1700]

Dr. Grande, I usually think you're spot on but in this case you've missed. You failed to see the power dynamic Blake and Ryan had over Justin - and Justin's desire to appease Blake at every turn for the sake of the movie. You also didn't mention Ryan mocking Justin in a Deadpool scene where he played "nice pool". If your wife is being sexually harrassed, you don't joke about it. I hope the judge in this case looks at all the evidence.

[@TheVisitors44]

Great points!

[@terpjr]

Grande - If you think for a moment that Baldoni is on equal footing with the bullies Reynolds/Swift/Lively, then you're a bit out of touch. If Baldoni's allegations are true, then he had little option but to cave to demands and sit in the background and go along with things or he's forced to sue an actor for breach of contract mid-project, which would lose him millions. Baldoni doesn't have the money to ramp up movies and then fight with the movie's star and her dragons. Seems to me that Justin did what he had to in order to get the project wrapped up. It also seems that Lively sees herself as a major start that can push around a director and those who fund the project. She isn't. But, she has dragons who give her more clout that she should have based on talent.

[@dryden0100]

"Blake and Ryan unfollowed him on social media." Is that where we are as a society, unfollowing someone as the ultimate act of revenge? lol

[@Juliet-y3g]

I know, it's so ridiculous.

[@bbyjcky1]

Blake seems to have an inflated ego

[@lauramarlo8108]

My analysis is as follows: what is the real underlying hidden motivation of Blake to create all this drama? It is alleged she was using this movie to get herself a producing credit and to start directing. Also, it is alleged Blake and Ryan wanted to buy the rights to the sequel so she could be the producer, director and star. Justin did not want to sell the rights to the sequel. It has been reported that Blake was trying to get the righty by activating the morals clause in the contract. If this was the motive, Blake had been manipulating everything for a long time. Just a theory based on reports. Allegedly.

[@NotPoisonIvy]

Dr. Grande, while I appreciate some of the points you brought up in your analysis, I believe you overlooked several important nuances that significantly affect this case. 1. This marked Justin Baldoni’s inaugural solo project, a significant turning point in his career. He embraced a leadership role dedicated to valuing and amplifying women's experiences and insights. With a strong desire for collaboration and teamwork, he envisioned a cooperative endeavor; however, he found himself unprepared for the challenges ahead. 2. He has consistently dedicated himself to encouraging others and fostering peace and understanding in his personal and professional endeavors. 3. Regrettably, Blake took advantage of Baldoni's inherent idealism and naive trust, skillfully manipulating his earnest aspiration to create meaningful and positive change in the world. 4. Additionally, Justin lacked experience in navigating the complexities of what turned out to be a hostile takeover, which left him vulnerable to manipulation. 5. While Blake is entitled to advocate for a more favorable deal, there is a clear line between negotiation and unethical behavior, which she crossed in this instance. 6. It’s puzzling that an individual known for documented falsehoods seems to hold an advantage in your view. Your evaluation of Baldoni appears to be influenced by bias, as it seems rooted in assumptions rather than facts. In stark contrast, we can observe Blake engaging in deceptive practices and manipulating the truth. While I often agree with your evaluations, in this instance, I feel compelled to respectfully disagree with your conclusions.

[@bklabla3629]

Exactly. Why couldn't a psychiatrist like Dr. Grande understand that lack of initial resistance from Baldoni may be explained by a personality profile (idealist, agreeable) as well as the context where it would have been tone deaf to engage in confrontation during a promotion he wanted focused on domestic violence?

[@kgjones5]

I agree completely. I think Justin’s commitment to the project for reasons related to his personal values as well as his public statements about avoiding “toxic masculinity” while making the film before Blake was even attached to the project pushed him into a corner. He was afraid that he would look like a toxic patriarchal man if he fought back against Blake’s takeover, so he tried to just pacify her and Ryan and get it finished. Also, Justin is a relative nobody in Hollywood who was probably afraid to anger a well-connected power couple who was bullying him. He was getting along to get along, but it backfired. Ironic that Blake and Ryan used the exact type of toxic strategies that Justin was trying to avoid against him.

[@NotPoisonIvy]

@@bklabla3629 100%

[@NotPoisonIvy]

@@kgjones5 For sure!

[@rosieposie9564]

@@bklabla3629 He is not even a psychiatrist. I think he is a counselling psychologist.

[@CJG-bk4bk]

Alex, I’ll take “Dr Grande has lost his marbles” for $800.

[@DanaDangelo88]

Justin Baldoni is truly remarkable in how he handled this entire situation while being shut out of his movie. He spoke so generously of Blake Lively. It is disgusting what Colleen, Blake and Ryan did to him.

[@figs591]

and swift

[@Eph4170]

Blake is a brat and he didn't have a choice. He was already f'd...so the only way to get the truth out there was to sue. Ugh. They all make too much money for being worthless.

[@jacquiejax]

Dr. Grande covering a case involving Taylor Swift was not on my bingo card for 2025. 😂

[@melissasecrest8223]

Gobsmacked by your read of this. Absolutely gobsmacked.

[@Sparkplug2286]

Same. This is an uneducated and gross take he has here. I can’t say I’ve ever thought that about any of his other videos. It surprised me a lot and I immediately “unliked” the video and always hitting the like button before even watching. This one I was like nah, I’m taking my like back. 😂

[@luannmccurry2779]

Same! I think you forgot to do your research on this Doc

[@ChrisWilson-d8k]

ME 2! I think Blake broke his heart. Like she did mine! LOL

[@thelrdroca9412]

Amidst all the other speculations It is very clear that Lively wanted to completely take over production of It Ends With Us. She wanted her own franchise that would make her billions as well as secure her position as an A lister. Ryan Reynolds did this exact same thing in the Deadpool franchise, he kicked Tim Miller to the curve and got an executive producer credit on the second movie giving him status to take full control for the 3rd one. But, this case was different, Justin Baldoni was extremely passionate about this movie and its message. This caused a bit of resistance from Justin when Blake wanted control making her hate him for it. In the end she wanted to completely destroy him because she didn’t really get what she wanted but she did it to herself. Her biggest mistake was trying to capitalize from a movie about serious issues and topic, while making the marketing upbeat and careless. There is a good video on the steps that Ryan & Blake took to take full control of the movie in the @Bopping channel

[@joeygilliland6794]

I really do not see how trying to avoid a narcissist's wrath at the premiere should be considered culpability. He wanted peace and she has "dragons" that are world famous and trusted.

[@dzhenrmwc]

💯 and culpability for what that has not already been countered in his Baldoni's suit

[@lorit4480]

This video is a great example of flying monkeys, whether Dr. Grande realizes he is being on or not

[@christina91x]

@@lorit4480I actually like his take. It feels more neutral than any other video because he does consider both views, which is refreshing. you can disagree with him but that was his take! And don’t call him a flying monkey only because he speaks his mind which still is his constitutional right!

[@lorit4480]

@@christina91x being manipulated to think and act in a certain way makes you a flying monkey. This may be all his opinion, but I still feel like Blake’s actions to manipulate the public is turning unsuspecting people into her “dragons” or flying monkeys.

[@christina91x]

@ 99% of KZbinrs as well as comments are pro Baldoni! I don’t see any propaganda for Blake. On the contrary I would welcome to hear both sides more often.

[@jumpshot4360]

My analysis of this video is that Dr Grande would never let an over demanding person gain an advantage over him. I feel the same way but it seems obvious Big Hollywood scared Baldoni and he gave in until he had to stand up for himself or be toast. Respectfully Dr Grande I disagree.

[@DanaDangelo88]

it's crazy that Blake filed a suit against him for a smear campaign when that was nothing compared to what her lawsuit did to her. Before she was just labeled as difficult. Now she is a complete nightmare everyone wants to cancel her.

[@shep8242]

Alanis Morisette is singing “isn’t it ironic.” 🎤🎵 🎶

[@blt171]

That dragon quote is so embarrassing, if I were her I would ask Ryan to spend his money terraforming Mars so I can live there.

[@jammiesimb311]

She seems more trouble than she’s worth. I think she has harmed her AND her husband’s career. That’s too bad. And yea, who would want to get involved in another project with her if this might happen.

[@jaimeparedes9188]

I mentioned in your first Lively/Baldoni video that I was told Blake Lively was difficult to work with. I first heard this from a film maker friend, a guy I've known since high school. I was then attacked by Blake Lively sycophants who came to Lively's defense. Now, the truth is coming out and it's ugly. Lively has already lied and in a court of law, if one thing is false, everything else false (Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus). And you're right, directors and casting agents are looking closely at this situation. Lively (with the help of her dragons) brought this upon herself and it's only going to get worse. Thanks for posting!

[@blu4085]

Yup. Bestie Taylor has already "divorced" her.

[@pimmspimms5462]

Lady Colin Campbell claims to have sources “inside” Blake Lively’s camp. She said that Blake was attracted to Justin Baldoni, but he rejected her. Ryan was suspicious and demanded to see the dailies from ‘It Ends With Us.’ He went “ballistic” when he saw Blake flirting with Justin. It reminded him of Blake’s behaviour on the set of ‘Green Lantern’ when she seduced him (he was married to Scarlett Johansson at that time). To save her marriage, Blake LIED and said that Justin had been harassing her. 😔 I think it’s truly evil. She is trying to destroy an innocent man’s life and livelihood - Justin’s ability to provide for his young family - all so that she can save her own skin. Who would want to work with her again and risk the wrath of (1) her narcissistic personality and (2) her jealous, insecure husband?

[@jaimeparedes9188]

@ Right?

[@jaimeparedes9188]

@ Seems logical. And trust me, directors and casting agents are watching!

[@randompetsandnuns]

I feel so sorry for him. He definitely must feel like he's up against the most powerful people in his world. And he is. Praying for Justin. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Lazypinkk]

Don forget she called a home birth P 0 ** she requested to see it, basically majority of her points have been disproven now she’s asking for a gag order. Not fair for JB overall in this situation.

[@shep8242]

She was constantly trying to set traps.

[@kristykewl69]

Dr. Grande, your assertion that Justin being banished to the basement as a sign of culpability is irresponsible. It is nothing more than a guess. Your hunch has no weight behind it.

[@chedoodles]

Totally agreed.

[@youwillbemocked1397]

Justin Baldoni's primary goal was to get the movie made, and have it turn a profit. While Blake was causing problems during the production, she had the power, and the control to shut it down, because Justin could not afford to replace her... But after it was a success, and the money came in, he could then defend himself.

[@alexxC37]

Blake has amber herd type tendencies. At least she appears to from the texts i’ve seen and the blatant lies about the scene where they were dancing. I don’t understand where she gets off making edits and calling meetings. She freaked out when she was politely praised for her passion for the craft instead of just blindly being told oh your scene is so much better than what we had planned. We’ll just do that instead. From what i’ve seen justin looks like a push over. Apologizing and apologizing and complimenting and complimenting her. She should have been told “thank you for your input, if I can use any of it i’ll let you know.” Instead of all the butt kissing he did. Where does she get off making an edit at all let alone demanding it be used? She even refused to let the editor or justin review film. I didn’t know either of these people before this started. But after seeing the lawsuit and texts/footage I don’t like either of them. Blake for being an entitled mean girl. Typical out of touch celebrity. And justin for repeatedly butt kissing instead of being the director. All the fake compliments are gross.

[@umbertlambert2113]

Dr. Grande, it seems you do not understand the concept of the JINXED film production. When a major star does not want meet the demands of her contract and leaves the production, the film is irrevocably seen as JINXED and is expected by the media to lose money even before it releases. Don't you see the power imbalance here? Baldoni and even Sony danced to the tunes of Lively. Baldoni already had an edit that got great test scores. But Blake gave an ultimatum that only her edit should be used and Sony had to agree because if Blake spoke badly about the film's team, it would taint the movie even before its release. Baldoni and Sony had no option.

[@Nothanks935]

Grande is so full of shit with this. The fact that he acts like her bringing her husband in to yell at Justin baldoni and to make threats wasn't wrong is out of this world to me. Grande literally said she did nothing wrong. So lying about sexual harassment isn't wrong? Using your Hollywood leverage to turn the whole cast against him isn't wrong? I could literally go on Maybe grande is too attracted to her to see her as anything but asweet victim.

[@Lagomorfiend]

15:37 "Didn't Blake have a contract?" No! Because she refused to sign it for over a year. In April 2024 they were still trying to get her to return it. See the amended lawsuit with JB's timeline.

[@amalawad888]

In what universe does an actor get to edit the film and completely smudge the director out of it? I don't see how he is culpable given his status in the industry compared to hers. SH claims aside, she took his movie from him and erased him from the promotion, taking the author and cast with her.

[@loiskondo8349]

I hope you have a restful weekend, you sound congested. Thanks for all the great videos you keep providing 😊

[@kotozbik]

In view of the evidence, this time you're not objective, dr Grande.

[@rachelchristian3122]

Dr. Grande, this is one where we are ahead of you. The real NY Times Story was not another actress being mistreated, but the story of people in the industry using their power to mistreat whoever they want, because they just can. Should directors be in fear now of powerful actors blackmailing or bullying them out of movies? Are we supposed to believe all women, even if that power is being abused?

[@e.starling141]

I feel like you got this wrong. Now that I’ve done such a deep dive on all the drama, I can’t help but see that Justin has seemingly done nothing wrong. This guy is ridiculousy nice. You should really watch Candace Owens video on this. Specifically the one where she does a timeline breakdown of anything and everything related to this situation. It’s really been eye opening to me and has allowed me to see how Blake really was more than cool with Justin and filming until something flipped when her husband got home from filming. And now suddenly she’s doing 180s like demanding an intimacy coordinator when in the past saying she didn’t need one. Something sketchy was going on and I highly recommend watching Candace for more information. And btw, it’s alleged here that the reason Justin cowtowed and went to the basement for the premiere, is that Blake threatened Sony that if they didn’t do what she asked she’d leak that Justin was a sexual harasser to the New York Times. Because of this I believe Sony told Justin about this and asked him to do as she wished to save the movie and themselves. (Btw …the trainer on set was actually Blake and Ryans trainer-being loaned to Justin. So it was very likely him who immediately ran and told Blake that Justin asked about her weight. So shady.)

[@lolazal1]

This woman's destroying her husband's brand.

[@happygoluckyme6926]

The reason Justin let her get away with all of that on set was because she had not signed the actors agreement yet so she didn't have to follow any rules. They were trying to get her to sign it and she wouldn't sign it.

[@Nothanks935]

Grande is running cover. He's gross.

[@OhMGtoo]

You were CONned by Blake too, Dr Grande.

[@SCarroll-qd1qu]

I would work with Justin. Never with Blake and Ryan. That is such a terrible thing to accuse someone of to get more power and $$. BL and RR think they are better than. NOT TRUE.

[@19590]

I am pleased to see not everyone will agree with you every time Dr Grande. They are able to see how things actually are and will speak up and not remain silent. It is not good to just be a fan and go along with your wrong take on things. There is always more to what you state. And l cant understand how you could come up with some of your thoughts when clearly they are wrong. What is your gain? Free Swift tickets?

[@ChrisWilson-d8k]

I'm sure Dr Grande would be WAY more attracted to Blake than yucky, pooey NOT-SO_SWIFT TAYLOR! AS if!

[@dr.katherineseymour]

When is enough, enough? It seems like she felt powerful and untouchable, which has been true for her. Looking back on how she acted and what she’s said, this foundation of passive-aggressive taunts disguised as joking, started in her teen years (only data from then), continuing to present day.

[@rosa104]

Candace Owens has allllll the tea on this, guys! Team Justin

[@absurditiesofliving2385]

Candace fans gather here 😅

[@Idontreallycaremargaret]

@melanieking too

[@FallingAwake16]

Everyone is covering it not just the far right fakes 😂😅

[@jenelizabeth7822]

@@FallingAwake16of course you had to take it there 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@wrosebrock]

Yes Candace did a much better job. This was weak in comparison

[@LT-hg7fc]

Candace Owens did a fabulous job of breaking it down!!!!!

[@mystic7275]

Yes, she has been doing great.

[@declan92100]

How is it even a question if Blake was being "demanding or an extortionist"? She lied about sexual harassment we've seen on film that didn't happen, threatened to quit midway through production if her demands weren't met, then forced her cut to be the final film when Justin's tested better. When someone falsely claims sexual harassment but is willing to continue if she gets her way it's clearly extortion

[@margeebechyne8642]

No, Blake is a bully and a brat. When she was a kid she had mommy and daddy as her dragons (dad an actor, mom a casting agent). Now she USES her husband and TS to bully people to make sure she gets what she wants.

[@HockeyBB]

My question is, did Blake think that he would not fight back? That he would just want to settle and make it go away fast?

[@maryallison5929]

Yes!!! She thought she was untouchable. To powerful. Never under estimate the power of an underdog. Justin had her number from the get-go, thus the meticulous records he noted and saved.

[@JeremyWade-z2n]

Trying to be nice to Lively can be deadly.

[@emilyschobel5441]

Or mean can be deadly too lol

[@dscheaffer]

Wow, I can’t find one comment supporting team Blake and that is telling. I definitely think Dr Grande got it wrong on this one.

[@flmghm-g1t]

Allegedly, BL never signed the contract, which gave her the power to walk away, costing JB and Wayfarer millions they couldn't afford to lose Hopefully, JB now knows not to spend a cent or a second on an actor until the contract is signed. Hope

[@smartmarketing173]

Her jerking him around not signing contract was clue #1 she was going to be a nightmare 🚩the studio should’ve insisted on a recast at that point.

[@gwen8718]

Blake seems unhinged tbh

[@julianagreenfield4168]

Blake and her husband sound absolutely insufferable.

[@frakismaximus3052]

Not only is Ryan famous, he is VERY rich - moreso than most in Hollywood.

[@SCarroll-qd1qu]

Coleen Hoover asked Justin to play the male lead. Justin B bought the rights to the movie and sequel. BL and RR want the sequel. So they trumped up these charges/allegations.

[@creativechaosify]

The sad part was Coleen believed them and made a post supporting Blake. I think she deleted her Instagram later on. One can only hope she realized her mistake.

[@kingmary2268]

What mistake does he think Justin made. Besides being too pacifying. The conclusion isn’t supported by any details, or facts that Justin did anything wrong. I’m open to proof of anything but nothing was said about him doing something wrong and yet conclusion is about both of them being in the wrong. What aspect of the story supports that conclusion.

[@SCarroll-qd1qu]

She is passive aggressive she makes fun of someone. When they hear it and look at her. Her response is ‘Just Kidding’. Blake thinks she is funny because she said it. Everyone just goes along with her terrible behavior even if it is recorded. She has had had people fired for looking at her She used Taylor Swift to act as standing up for her and Ryan. But Taylor said forget that. .

[@richardkhalife]

"admission of culpability" is just ridiculous! Too bad after a good analysis.

[@Sharon-xn1dm]

That was so ridiculous!

[@Sharon-xn1dm]

The good doctor did not put enough time into the research on this one.

[@boombasett6038]

Blake didn't learn anything from Amber Heard....wait....yes she did. She just making the same mistakes.

[@RedRubicon-l9z]

Justice for Justin! This is bigger than people realize. See CANDACE OWEN'S excellent journalism on this story. I was blown away.

[@ChrisWilson-d8k]

JUSTICE FOR JUSTIN!!! Now where I can I buy the T-SHIRT?

[@marys3738]

I wasn’t happy with how Dr. Grande cover the Blake Lively story when she first made her allegations. I’m hoping now he can see what we knew all along.

[@a1ntcry1noveru]

It appears not

[@ralphsepulveda5335]

No, not a tie - not even close. Change your presciption.

[@drakedrones]

I bet baldoni regrets doing this movie with Blake. What a mess

[@howdidienduphere]

She's a total mean girl. Watch some past interviews.

[@maloudelosreyes661]

We are on JUSTIN BALDONI 'S SIDE. he's a good person..... Lively is a liar and insane

[@Elena-fe3os]

Who is we

[@KruezFam]

1.57 Million subscribers!! CONGRATS!

[@MichieHoward]

The truly toxic thing is Colleen Hoover has successful career and literate women genuinely enjoy her 'novels'.

[@jonjo2598]

Lol, "Chick-books" are female porn. Been that way for a while.

[@repa49]

First time I don‘t agree with Dr. Grande!!

[@gkrebs6636]

won't be the last time.... not always right

[@jacksgl777]

I don’t think it as easy as one might think - being able to force someone to act because there is a contract. She could have made up many things (like she eventually did after the movie) to drag it out; costing Justin and everyone else involved in the movie. He took the best route he could.

[@muttsnuts5849]

Who else got a Ryan Reynolds ad when the Dr., mentions him.

[@lindzee924]

Me 🙈🤣

[@TheVisitors44]

😂

[@timetravelkitty425]

Blake is a narcissist 😂 she’s the bully here

[@eadweard.]

How can you tell?

[@timetravelkitty425]

@ I’m no expert just my opinion 😅 she made the whole thing about her and promoting her brands and it feels like she took what was a friendship in baldonis eyes and turned it on him publicly using details he shared in confidence, very high school mean girl behavior. And it’s just all the footage of how nasty she was on the press circuit, would be sweating if I was a reporter told to go interview her! And the dragons thing?! Ughhh so cringe lol but hey I’m just a normal person so that’s my observation as an avid people watcher lol what do you think? Maybe I just think baldoni seems like a nicer person🤷‍♀️ lol I may be biased

[@gak2008]

you missed the entire forest looking at the trees guy. This is not even close to a tie. She had no right to bamboozle her way into taking over HIS production. Full stop. When he tried to steer things back to the script she didn't like that her wants were not immediately accepted. She also pressured him into changing parts of the script by using her so called dragons. He should sue her for more than what he is now because she tried to destroy this man's career and relationship. He is a young director/producer. She knew what she was doing.

[@vickiemcintire5255]

I don’t like BULLIES! Blake is a bully