Blake Lively is facing renewed scrutiny after a detailed email she sent to the Producers Guild of America resurfaced amid her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni.
In the January 2024 message, Lively requested that the guild officially recognise her as a producer on It Ends With Us. She stressed that the project was the most meaningful of her two-decade career and outlined her involvement at every stage—from development to marketing.
“Just a few days ago, I was officially granted the title of Producer, after a year and a half of asking, and working tirelessly to prove the validity of that title,” Lively wrote in the five-page email. “I’ve produced every moment of this film, from pre-production, through production, into post, and now into worldwide marketing and release.”
To bolster her claim, Lively detailed dozens of contributions, including script adjustments, securing clothing through fashion contacts to reduce costs, and assisting in assembling parts of the production team. She also referenced an updated contract recognising her significant role and formally requested Producers Guild of America credit.
The email gained renewed attention after a judge cited it while dismissing 10 of Lively’s 13 claims against Baldoni. The court determined she served as an independent contractor rather than an employee, though allegations concerning retaliation and contractual disputes are moving forward to trial, scheduled for May 18.
Lively originally filed the lawsuit in December 2024, seeking damages over an alleged effort to damage her reputation. Baldoni has denied the allegations.
