Newly released court documents reveal how Justin Baldoni confirmed in an October deposition that he told Blake Lively about his genitals during a visit to her New York apartment in 2022 (via People). Lively has claimed that the information he gave was unprompted, but commentators, such as Zack Peter, are questioning whether this was harassment; then why wasn’t it “creepy enough” to stop the actress from signing on to the film?
Justin Baldoni (a parent himself) had a conversation with Blake Lively (another parent & potential soon-to-be colleague) about circumcision ✂️ Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/su4UD9qOIH— Zack Peter (@justplainzack) December 5, 2025
Moreover, several outlets are posting headlines about the same with little to no context, and painting Baldoni as a questionable figure. So, is that really the case? Let’s look at what really happened during their conversation, and how the internet is reacting to it now.
How Justin Baldoni’s Comment Is Being Taken Out of Context
During Justin Baldoni’s visit, Blake Lively was pregnant with her son, Olin. While they were conversing, he told her that he was circumcised. The topic reportedly came up amid a broader conversation around the medical procedure (via People).
Though when asked directly, Baldoni stated that Lively had not asked him any specific questions about whether he was circumcised or not. The actor also described the environment during their conversation, after being pressed by Lively’s attorney.
He said the room was bustling and active, Ryan Reynolds was moving in and out, there were two nannies, assistants circulated, and more house staff were nearby. Baldoni and Lively were sitting on a couch, but the space was far from private.
This interaction has resurfaced because Lively’s amended complaint says she was “disturbed” that Baldoni described his genitalia. Another one of her broader allegations is that she is among the “one or two women” whom he made uncomfortable on set.
Now, the part where they were having a conversation about circumcision itself has been left out by the headlines of several publications, possibly for clickbait. So people who are only glancing over the titles and captions are completely unaware of the context behind their exchange, which doesn’t help Baldoni’s case.
Netizens React to the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively Conversation
Blake Lively in It Ends With Us | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing
Zack Peter explained the whole situation in his video, and he believes it is normal to say what Justin Baldoni did when the conversation was specifically about circumcision. He highlighted that this incident happened before she signed for It Ends With Us, and if at all, she found anything creepy, it’s odd that she still went on to work with him.
While some still think it’s weird for Baldoni to say what he did, others believe it’s within the bounds of appropriate behavior and far from harassment. But what’s your take on the situation after knowing how it all went down?
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