Ari Emanuel Backs Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Amid Ongoing Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni

The legal conflict between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni intensifies as both parties maintain their accusations against each other in a public dispute that has drawn attention from industry figures. Ari Emanuel, CEO of WME's parent company Endeavor, voiced his support for Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds during a recent podcast, emphasizing their positive reputation in Hollywood and stating that he personally 'fired' Baldoni after Lively's allegations surfaced. Emanuel described the situation surrounding the production of 'It Ends With Us' as 'fucked up' and criticized Baldoni for allegedly running a smear campaign against Lively. In response, Baldoni's lawyer defended him against Emanuel's comments and highlighted the tenacity of his client's legal battle, which includes a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times. While Emanuel backed Lively’s claims, Baldoni continues to challenge the accusations, further complicating the unfolding drama. The situation remains unresolved as both parties have rejected mediation, indicating that they believe a settlement is premature.