Recent developments have emerged in the ongoing legal disputes involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, particularly concerning the protection of private communications. Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, have requested a court order to safeguard their text messages with celebrity friends, expressing concerns that Baldoni might leak these communications, potentially causing “irreparable harm.”

The legal tensions have also affected professional relationships. At the SXSW premiere of “Another Simple Favor,” co-star Anna Kendrick’s terse response to questions about working with Lively fueled rumors of a feud, possibly linked to Lively’s legal issues with Baldoni.

In response to the allegations, Baldoni launched a website releasing private text messages between himself, Lively, and Reynolds, aiming to counter the harassment claims. Some of these messages depict friendly interactions during the production of “It Ends With Us,” challenging Lively’s accusations.

Despite the legal turmoil, Lively and Reynolds recently appeared together at the “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” event in New York City, marking their first joint public appearance since the onset of the legal battle. The couple appeared united, with Reynolds humorously addressing the ongoing drama during an audience Q&A session.

As the situation unfolds, the entertainment industry and fans alike are closely monitoring the impact of these legal disputes on the personal and professional lives of those involved.