• Justin Baldoni has made allegations against Ryan Reynolds, claiming he pressured Baldoni's former agency, WME, to drop him.
• The WME agency responded, stating that Reynolds did not influence the decision to terminate their relationship with Baldoni.
• Baldoni's lawsuit against the New York Times accuses the publication of colluding with Lively's PR team to present a biased narrative.
• Both Baldoni and Blake Lively have filed lawsuits against each other related to claims of harassment and reputation damage.
• The New York Times has defended its reporting, asserting that it was based on extensive documentation and factual evidence.

The ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Ryan Reynolds escalated recently following WME's denial of Baldoni’s claims regarding pressure to drop him. Baldoni accused Reynolds of 'aggressively berating' him over a weight-related inquiry about Lively during filming of It Ends With Us. This confrontation reportedly distressed Baldoni as his inquiries were deemed reasonable yet misinterpreted as weight criticism by Lively.

Lively has also filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and that Baldoni orchestrated a smear campaign. Amid this back-and-forth, both parties maintain their innocence, with WME obtaining Baldoni's previous agency strongly refuting claims of coercion by Reynolds and Lively.

The saga underscores the complexities of Hollywood relationships and the pressures surrounding high-profile productions.