- Justin Baldoni is reportedly using Isabela Ferrer to defend himself.
- Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni.
- A text message from Isabela will be used.
In January, Lively filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Baldoni, who then countersued her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for civil extortion and defamation. As part of his countersuit, Baldoni submitted a text message from Ferrer, which he claims supports his position.
The text, sent by Ferrer in July 2023 after wrapping her role in the film, reads: "Hey!! Just got my film developed from when we were shooting so here's this sweet pic! I also have to say thank you SO so much for an incredible experience on my first film. I still can't shake the feeling of it all because it truly was life-changing for me, you are such a wonderful, smart, and sincere director and you created such a comfortable, safe space for me to feel like I could fully step into this role." She concludes with, "It will stay with me for the rest of my life!! See you soon, whether in the fall or later, & Hope you're doing well :) X."
In his response, Baldoni expressed his gratitude, saying: “You were such a joy and pleasure to work with. Your openness, your raw talent, your kindness, and your excitement made me fall in love with directing again.”
Baldoni suggests the text serves as evidence of positive support from the cast, asserting that Blake’s involvement during post-production led to a shift in the crew’s perception of him.
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