Justin Baldoni‘s pal is very much angered over the toll Blake Lively‘s legal feud has taken on the director.
On May 4, the former co-stars settled their long-running lawsuit that began with a complaint from the actress in December 2024, in which she accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and made a number of other claims.
Now, Adam Mondschein, who is a friend of Justin Baldoni and also appeared in “It Ends With Us,” has described Blake Lively’s pursuit of the lawsuit and allegations as “inexplicable” and hurtful to his friend.
Baldoni’s friend Adam Mondschein recently appeared on Piers Morgan’s “Uncensored” show, discussing the film director’s recently ended legal feud with his “It Ends With Us” co-star.
Speaking to Morgan, Mondschein described the accusations from Lively as “inexplicable” and went on to take a swipe at her over her plans to see Baldoni stand trial for the allegations she leveled against him.
“I feel sorry for [Lively] ultimately. I can’t imagine what it must be like to be inside of her mind,” Mondschein said.
While the actor hinted that he was pleased that the legal feud had finally ended, he expressed his annoyance over the fact that it happened in the first place, claiming that Lively’s actions deeply hurt Baldoni.
“I have very firm feelings about the actions that she took, and she hurt my friend and has been hurting my friend,” he added, per Page Six.
Justin Baldoni’s Friend Defended The Actor
Lively’s feud against Baldoni began with a civil complaint in December 2024, where she made sexual harassment claims and other allegations stemming from their time on set in the romantic drama.
It later evolved into a suit with 13 claims, which also named the production company, Wayfarer Studios, which Baldoni founded with Jamey Heath.
Throughout the time the legal feud lasted, several aspersions were cast on the characters of the Baldoni and Heath, as well as their company, which Mondschein attempted to defend while speaking out against Lively’s actions.
“They’re really, truly great people. They’re not Hollywood people,” the actor said of the duo.
“They’re people that want to make movies that have a heart, that help, that are of service, and that’s why they got into it,” he added.
Justin Baldoni’s Friend Claims The Actor Feels ‘Overwhelmed’ Despite Settlement
With Baldoni recently spotted enjoying an outdoor date with his wife, Emily, one would assume that the actor is quite glad that the battle with Lively has ended.
However, Mondschein hinted otherwise, saying his friend rather feels “overwhelmed” by it all.
In particular, Mondschein pointed to the toll the case took on Baldoni’s family, as well as the actor himself, who has only worked on a handful of jobs since the allegations first swirled.
“I think the burden that this is on the family, the taxing, like how they were dragged into the public. And if you picture for a second … people are starting to get to know him more and his family and his kids and his wife,” Mondschein noted.
He added, “It is unbearable when someone misjudges you, when someone takes you out of context, when someone takes what you have built — Justin has a reputation and his reputation has only ever been … of service. Big heart trying to do the best that he can.”
Justin Baldoni And Blake Lively Didn’t Reveal The Reason Behind Their Settlement
Due to the settlement, Baldoni was unable to tell his side of the allegations against him, nor could Lively prove her allegations.
It is unclear what compelled the duo to come to an agreement, as they did not reveal it in the joint statement they released through their lawyers.
The statement, shared shortly after the settlement, merely contained a nod to their project and recognition of domestic violence survivors speaking up.
“The end product — the movie ‘It Ends With Us’ — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” read the statement. “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind.”
It further read, “We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognize concerns raised by Ms. Lively deserve to be heard.”
Blake Lively Still Plans To Seek Damages From Justin Baldoni
Despite Lively and Baldoni’s lawsuit settlement, the actress has moved to file new documents seeking financial damages from her former co-star.
According to a TMZ report, Lively is taking advantage of a California law that protects people who report workplace harassment from retaliation, after Baldoni filed a defamation suit against her, which was dismissed.
Her lawyers argue that the actress is entitled to attorney’s fees, along with compensatory and punitive damages.
However, based on their settlement terms, the new case will be left solely to a judge to decide on, with Baldoni and Lively agreeing to accept whatever judgment is passed.
This also means they can not file an appeal, making this the final stage of their long-running legal feud.
