Justin Baldoni just scored a major public show of support amid his explosive legal battle with Blake Lively — and it’s coming from someone who worked closely with both of them.
Storyboard artist Talia Spencer, who was part of the It Ends With Us production team, spoke out in a recent “60 Minutes Australia“ interview, and her comments paint a fiery picture of what really went down behind the scenes.
Spencer didn’t hold back, claiming Blake “smelled [Justin’s] kindness, mistook it for weakness, and tried to take advantage and seize control” during filming. She went on to say that Lively “wrestled control of the film,” suggesting the final version is a far cry from Justin’s original creative vision.
“There was a massive compromise in terms of Justin’s original plan for the film,” Spencer added.
She Doubts Blake’s Allegations — Strongly
Even more explosive was Spencer’s take on Blake Lively’s sexual assault allegations against Baldoni — which she outright dismissed. Talia said she finds it “very hard to believe” the accusations, especially considering Baldoni’s mission to portray domestic violence with empathy and empowerment in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel.
She emphasized that she personally felt “more comfortable” around Justin than with many other directors she’s worked with in the past — a clear statement meant to validate Baldoni’s character and professionalism.
The Legal War Continues
As fans know, Blake filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, accusing him of sexual assault and running a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni responded with a massive $400 million defamation suit in January, naming Blake, her publicist Leslie Sloane, and her husband Ryan Reynolds.
The battle has raged on since, with Lively attempting to have the case dismissed in March — but the legal wheels are still turning, and Baldoni’s suit is moving forward.
A Damaging Blow to Blake?
With Spencer’s interview now out in the open, it could potentially deal a serious reputational blow to Blake Lively, especially if more insiders speak out in Baldoni’s defense.
While this is just one voice, it may carry weight as the courtroom drama plays out and the media continues to follow every development in this high-profile feud.
TMZ has reached out to Blake’s team for comment, but as of now, no response has been given.
