What did Blake Lively say in her request for a PGA tag on 'It Ends With Us'? Actress' extensive email surfaces

Blake Lively's letter from 2024 regarding her involvement in It Ends With Us has been quoted in court as evidence that weakens her case for $161 million compensation against co-actor and director Justin Baldoni.

In her June 2024 correspondence, uncovered by the Daily Mail, the Gossip Girl icon mentions her involvement from pre-production until the promotion and release of the movie all around the world. The actress wrote in her 5-page email:

"Just a few days ago, I was officially granted the title of Producer, after a year and a half of asking and working tirelessly to prove the validity of that title."

For the celebrity, obtaining the PGA title was "the highest honor." She reflected years of hands-on involvement by providing a list of 77 bullet points of what she contributed to the movie. These included rewriting scripts, sourcing fashion, and putting together the freelance team. Moreover, she added:

"I've produced every moment of this film, from pre-production, through production, into post, and now into worldwide marketing and release."

Blake Lively added that the title was something she had worked towards for one and a half years, stressing how much she valued the recognition from among her colleagues, which included her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

Recognizing the peculiarity of her timing in making her request, the actress acknowledged the fact that she knew that it was "absurd" to ask for her PGA credit at this point because without it, her clout would be minimal.

Blake Lively responds after judge dismisses 10 out of her 13 claims against Justin Baldoni

This email leak has come in light of the Thursday verdict, wherein Judge Lewis Liman stated that, since Blake Lively's long letter proved that she had significant influence on the film, she was not an employee, which means that she cannot sue anyone based on employment terms.

The New York City judge threw out 10 of her 13 claims, which included some that accused people of sexual harassment and fat shaming.

Liman pointed out that besides reserving the right to contractually control her own participation, she also asserted that control, rendering the legal rights she invoked irrelevant.

Following the ruling, Blake Lively took to her Instagram Stories on Apr. 3 to call out the online hate she received amid her legal battle with Justin Baldoni.

"The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the pervasive RETALIATION I face, and continue to, for privately and professionally asking for a safe working environment for myself and others."

Despite how "unfathomably painful" the ruling is, the actress encouraged others to speak up.

"The physical pain from digital violence is very real. It is abuse. And it's everywhere. Not just in the news, but in your communities and schools. If you're looking, my claims won't be their first or last time you'll see examples of the extreme dangers of retaliation and digital warfare. And it often won't be directed at celebrities or those who may able to speak up."

In her lengthy statement, Blake Lively also wrote feeling "grateful" for the judge's ruling, saying that she can "finally tell my story in full."

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"I'm grateful for the Court's ruling which allows the heart of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and for the ability to finally tell my story in full at trial, for my own sake, but also for those who don't have the same opportunity to... many of whom I have known and loved deeply in my life, and the countless I'll never know."

A trial for Blake Lively's remaining claims is set to take place on May 18.

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