Justin Baldoni Opens Up About Emotional Struggles

Justin Baldoni, actor and director of 'It Ends With Us', described the film's production as a lonely and emotionally taxing experience. He played the complex character Ryle Kincaid, which led to moments of near breakdowns due to the character's intense emotional scenes and his dual responsibility on set. Baldoni opened up about his personal struggles with past trauma, revealing on the 'How to Fail' podcast that he had experienced sexual trauma in an abusive college relationship, highlighting societal misconceptions about male sexual trauma. These experiences left a lasting impact on Baldoni, leading him to therapy and self-reflection as he worked through the emotional weight of the film and his past. The film itself, dealing with themes of domestic abuse, faced controversy and sparked discussions on its sensitive portrayal of such issues.