Driver's Testimony Unveils Disturbing Allegations in High-Profile Legal Battle
In a dramatic development within the ongoing legal dispute between Hollywood stars, Blake Lively's personal driver has provided explosive testimony alleging that actor and director Justin Baldoni made shocking admissions about his past conduct with women. Kevin Alexander's deposition, recently unsealed as part of court proceedings, claims Baldoni confessed to previously "forcing himself on women" during a car journey in spring 2023.
The Alleged Conversation During Production Travel
According to Alexander's sworn statement, the incident occurred while he was transporting Baldoni, Lively, and her assistant Sophia Travaglia from Lively's New York apartment to a production office in New Jersey. The journey, which formed part of the filming schedule for the 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us, lasted approximately twenty to twenty-five minutes. Alexander asserts that during this relatively brief trip, Baldoni engaged in what the driver describes as a "disturbing" conversation about his sexual history.
The driver claims Baldoni openly discussed "his sexual relations with women" with both Lively and Travaglia present in the vehicle. More alarmingly, Alexander alleges that Baldoni revealed he had "forced himself on women" in the past, while also claiming that women had sexually "forced" themselves on him. This alleged exchange left such a profound impact on Alexander that he states it made him "uncomfortable" to the point where "it took [his] focus off driving."
Immediate Concerns and Legal Context
Upon arriving at the New Jersey production office, Alexander says he immediately approached Lively to express his concerns about Baldoni's behaviour. The driver reportedly suggested that a comprehensive background check should be conducted on the actor-director, apparently unaware at that moment that Baldoni was actually serving as a producer on the film project.
This testimony emerges within the context of Lively's substantial $160 million lawsuit against Baldoni, which alleges multiple instances of sexual harassment during the production of It Ends With Us. The legal action further accuses Baldoni of orchestrating what Lively's legal team describes as a calculated "smear campaign" designed to damage her professional reputation. Baldoni has consistently and categorically denied all allegations made against him throughout the proceedings.
Broader Legal Landscape and Additional Evidence
The driver's deposition represents just one element within a much larger collection of recently unsealed court documents that have brought numerous previously confidential details into the public domain. Among these materials are alleged text exchanges between Lively and her co-star Brandon Sklenar, in which both actors appear to criticise Baldoni's conduct and professional approach during the film's production.
In these purported messages, Lively describes Baldoni as "bats***" while Sklenar comments that the director is "definitely scrambling" and potentially damaging his future career prospects. The text exchange further suggests that Lively believes Baldoni was attempting to conceal personal issues behind his carefully cultivated public persona of inspirational TED-style talks and motivational content.
Legal Representatives and Ongoing Proceedings
Sigrid McCawley, a prominent member of Lively's legal team, has emphasised the significance of the newly released evidence, stating that it contains "never-before seen testimony, messages, and evidence from numerous eyewitnesses" that substantiate the claims within Lively's lawsuit. The legal battle between the two entertainment figures has now extended for over a year, with both parties maintaining their respective positions while the judicial process continues to unfold.
This case represents one of the most high-profile legal disputes within the entertainment industry in recent years, highlighting ongoing conversations about professional conduct, accountability, and the complex dynamics that can emerge during collaborative creative projects. As the legal proceedings advance, further developments are anticipated that may shed additional light on the allegations and counter-allegations at the heart of this contentious dispute.
