A reported rift has emerged between 'It Ends With Us' star Blake Lively and her co-star-director Justin Baldoni. Sources suggest that Baldoni’s behavior has deeply unsettled Lively, even causing her "physical pain." The alleged issue? His reported claims that he can communicate with her late father, Ernie Lively.
According to legal documents filed by Lively in December, Baldoni, a follower of the Baha’i faith, allegedly insisted on his ability to reach her father. This has reportedly caused her significant distress, as she was extremely close to Ernie Lively, who passed away in 2021 due to cardiac issues after heart surgery in 2013.
Insiders reveal that Lively is highly sensitive about her father’s passing. She even named her haircare brand, Blake Brown, in his honor. A source told Daily Mail that she dislikes discussing her father, especially with those outside her close circle. Despite the years since his passing, the subject remains deeply personal for her.
Ernie Lively had a long television career, appearing in shows like The Waltons, The West Wing, and The X-Files. Blake has often spoken about their close bond and how he helped her land her first acting role in Sandman at the age of ten.