Behind the Scenes: Blake Lively and Brandon Sklenar's Supportive Text Messages During It Ends With Us Controversy
Newly revealed private text messages show that Brandon Sklenar, Blake Lively's co-star in It Ends With Us, stood by her side during her conflict with Justin Baldoni. Sklenar expressed his support for the female cast of the film and defended their dedication to the movie's message. He publicly backed Lively when she filed a complaint against Baldoni for creating a hostile work environment. As the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni approached, private text messages between Lively and Sklenar from 2024 were released, shedding light on their conversations.
The text messages between Blake Lively and Brandon Sklenar mainly revolved around the post-production schedule of It Ends With Us before its release. Sklenar sent Lively rerecorded dialogue for the film, and they discussed promoting the movie without relying on Baldoni. Lively emphasized the importance of focusing on the film's message rather than centering it around Baldoni.
Lively and Sklenar discussed potential promotional activities for It Ends With Us, considering Sklenar's shooting schedule for the TV show 1923. They strategized on how Sklenar could adjust his schedule to accommodate promoting the film. Lively shared her experiences from Gossip Girl and offered advice on navigating promotional commitments while working on a TV show.
The text messages also touched on the editing process of It Ends With Us, with Lively and Baldoni working on separate cuts of the film. Lively expressed frustration over Baldoni's actions and his unauthorized access to her cut. Sklenar reassured Lively that the final version of the film would reflect her vision and criticized Baldoni's behavior.
In the aftermath of It Ends With Us' release, Lively and Sklenar discussed handling the controversy surrounding the film. Sklenar expressed frustration over negative comments and suggested delaying the release of certain content. Lively described Baldoni's actions as monstrous and discussed the need for the cast to address the situation publicly. Sklenar voiced his support for Lively and the female cast members, emphasizing the importance of standing together in the face of criticism.
In a public statement, Sklenar defended the intentions behind making It Ends With Us and urged fans to focus on positivity rather than spreading hate online. The text messages between Lively and Sklenar highlighted their solidarity during a challenging time and their commitment to supporting each other and the film's message.