"Baldoni planned to direct the film and to play Ryle himself. They talked for three hours in Lively's home and got along well enough that the next day Baldoni was able to send an excited text to colleagues at his production company: 'Blake is in!!!!'"
"After Lively gave birth and seemed to express some sensitivity about her postpartum figure, Baldoni tried to put her at ease. 'You will look amazing,' he said. 'I just don't want you to stress about your body. It's the last thing you need.'"
"Lively acknowledged the Hollywood aesthetic demands, stating, 'As woke as we both are and work to be, this movie requires a certain aesthetic. It's a part of the job that we both excitedly signed up for.'"
Blake Lively met Justin Baldoni in December 2022 to discuss starring in his adaptation of 'It Ends With Us'. The story follows Lily, a flower-shop owner, and her abusive relationship with Ryle, a neurosurgeon. Their collaboration began positively, with Lively supporting Baldoni by introducing him to her trainer and suggesting family visits. After Lively's postpartum experience, Baldoni reassured her about body image concerns, acknowledging Hollywood's aesthetic demands. Their interactions reflected a creative partnership navigating complex dynamics in their roles as co-stars and director.
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