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- Driver’s account: what he says he heard in the car
- How the moment unfolded on set
- Where the film stands: release and promotional absence
- Legal trajectory: complaints, countersuit, and trial date
- Private messages and celebrity names now in filings
- Public statements and responses
- What to watch next in the case
Blake Lively’s on-set driver says an unsettling conversation in a vehicle left him worried enough to ask for a background check on co-star Justin Baldoni. The account appears in a deposition revealed this week and adds a new layer to the ongoing legal fight tied to the film It Ends With Us.
Driver’s account: what he says he heard in the car
Kevin Alexander, who drove Lively during production, told attorneys he overheard Baldoni speak about his sexual encounters in a way that alarmed him. Alexander described the remarks as disturbing and out of place for a car ride with colleagues.
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Specifics the driver recalled
- Alexander recalled Baldoni discussing intimate encounters with multiple women.
- He said Baldoni portrayed some encounters as involving force or coercion.
- Alexander stated the exchange distracted him from driving and lingered in his mind.
Alexander said the comments made him feel unsafe and uncomfortable around Baldoni. After dropping the passengers at the production office, he told Lively he wanted her permission to run a background check.
How the moment unfolded on set
Alexander said he had no idea Baldoni was also a producer on the project when the conversation happened. The comments came during what he described as a routine drive between locations.
- The driver pulled over once they arrived at the production office and let everyone out.
- He then told Lively he felt something was wrong and asked to verify Baldoni’s background.
The exchange reportedly centered on the driver’s immediate concern for safety and transparency.
Where the film stands: release and promotional absence
It Ends With Us, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, hit theaters in August 2025. Its release was quickly followed by reports of tension among the principal cast.
- Promotional events did not include the film’s two leads appearing together.
- Cast members later raised separate complaints connected to the production.
Legal trajectory: complaints, countersuit, and trial date
The public dispute intensified after Lively filed a formal complaint alleging sexual harassment in December 2024. She filed a lawsuit shortly after.
- Baldoni has denied the accusations.
- He filed a countersuit that a judge dismissed in June 2025.
- The trial is scheduled to begin on May 18, 2026.
Private messages and celebrity names now in filings
Recent court filings have made previously private texts and emails public. Those messages draw several high-profile figures into the narrative.
- Unsealed messages mention Ben Affleck among other industry names.
- Pop star Taylor Swift appears in communications in which she reacts strongly to Baldoni.
According to the unsealed texts, Swift used sharp language about Baldoni and referenced a change in her friendship with Lively. Reports say she felt exposed and upset by the disclosures.
Public statements and responses
Representatives for both Lively and Baldoni declined to provide immediate comment to press outlets. Baldoni has previously rejected the allegations made against him.
Media coverage of the dispute has been extensive, with each new filing or message fueling fresh headlines and public debate.
What to watch next in the case
- Pretrial motions and evidence disclosures over the coming months.
- Potential testimony from on-set staff and cast members.
- How newly unsealed communications affect public perception and legal strategy.
