A Sony Pictures exec branded Blake Lively a “f–king terrorist” as tensions rose on the set of her and Justin Baldoni’s August 2024 movie, “It Ends With Us.”
Giannetti — an executive vice president of production and senior creative at the media company — confirmed that she made the comment during her September 2025 deposition, which was unsealed on Tuesday before a summary judgment hearing in Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios.
According to People, Giannetti replied, “Yes,” when asked whether she made the remark to Wayfarer CEO Jamey Heath after learning that Lively, 38, had threatened to quit the film unless a long list of demands was met.
Giannetti testified that Sony had already invested “a tremendous amount of money” in the project, which she felt they “had to finish … or it was unreleasable.”
Giannetti went on to say that she did not recall Lively telling her that Baldoni — who starred in and directed “It Ends With Us” — or Heath had done anything specific on the set that made her feel uncomfortable.
After the movie’s release, Giannetti sent Lively a text message praising her for her work.
“Blake, $50 million!! Your blood, sweat, tears, brilliant smarts, heart and soul in every single frame,” Giannetti wrote. “My God, it’s incredible. Thank you 50 million times. And it’s only Saturday night.”
During her testimony, Giannetti said her message referred only to the film’s “gigantic” box office success.
Lively’s list of demands included banning improvised intimate scenes, discussions of pornography, sexual experiences or genitalia, and comments about her body, weight and personal life.
Baldoni, 41, and Heath agreed to the demands; however, according to Lively, that’s when they retaliated against her.
Her December 2024 lawsuit alleges sexual harassment and retaliation, as she claims Baldoni and his Wayfarer team subsequently orchestrated a smear campaign against her to ruin her reputation.
Baldoni has repeatedly denied the allegations and requested in November 2025 that the judge overseeing the case dismiss the actress’ suit.
The judge will decide Thursday whether some or all of Lively’s claims will proceed to trial, which is set for May 2026.
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