Blake Lively dealt fresh blow as It Ends With Us co-star dispute actress’s claims in new Justin Baldoni legal row twist
An actor who appeared in It Ends With Us has publicly challenged Blake Lively’s claims about a controversial birth scene in the film.
Adam Mondschein, who played an OBGYN in the 2024 romantic drama, told Page Six he was “surprised” by Lively’s description of events in her sexual harassment lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni.
Lively had alleged the birth scene was “invasive and humiliating”, claiming she was “nearly nude” whilst Baldoni’s “best friend” Mondschein was in close proximity.
Mondschein has now offered a starkly different account of what transpired on set and expressed willingness to testify in the upcoming 2026 trial.
In her lawsuit, Lively claimed the birth scene was “chaotic, crowded, and utterly lacking in standard industry protections for filming nude scenes”.
She alleged Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath “failed to close the set, allowing non-essential crew to pass through” whilst she was “partially nude from below the chest down with her legs spread wide in stirrups”.
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The actress further claimed she “was not provided with anything with which to cover herself between takes until after she had made multiple requests”.
Lively specifically objected to Baldoni casting his “best friend” as her on-screen doctor, stating she “felt that the selection of Mr. Baldoni’s friend for this intimate role… was invasive and humiliating”.
Mondschein strongly refuted Lively’s characterisation of the scene, claiming her costume “included a full hospital gown, black shorts and torso-covering prosthetic to make her appear pregnant in addition to whatever personal garments she chose”.
He told Page Six that Lively “never complained or expressed discomfort at any point because nothing unusual or improper occurred”.
“It was entirely professional,” Mondschein stated.
A source close to Lively countered that she was “extremely uncomfortable” upon learning “the actor who was placing his face between her legs was the boss’s best friend”.
The source added: “But apparently Baldoni and company think it was perfectly fine to have his best friend play that role”.
Mondschein took particular offence to Lively’s implications about his professional qualifications.
“Ms. Lively’s insinuations regarding my qualifications are offensive, as my bonafides are easily searchable online,” he stated.
According to information sources, Mondschein has at least 10 acting credits prior to his appearance in It Ends With Us.
He also holds a masters in fine arts from UCLA and has toured with the Tony award-winning Acting Company.
Mondschein further clarified his employment status, stating: “I was, in fact, a local hire (my wife and I are from New York and spend significant time there)”.
He added that like any actor on such a contract, he “was required to cover my own travel and living expenses”.
Mondschein made it clear he is prepared to testify if called to the witness stand in the upcoming trial, scheduled for March 2026.
“If I’m called to testify in the case I will answer truthfully, and more freely, whatever is asked of me with all the legal protection that affords,” he told Page Six.
He specifically emphasised he would refute Lively’s claims about her state of undress during filming.
“In particular, by noting that Ms. Lively was not ‘nearly nude’ in the scene we shot together,” Mondschein added.
Lively’s representatives declined to comment directly on Mondschein’s statements, instead referring to the claims already detailed in her lawsuit.
The legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni has escalated significantly since the film’s release in August 2024.
Lively sued Baldoni in December 2024 for sexual harassment and retaliation, which he vehemently denies.
Baldoni subsequently filed a $400 million defamation and extortion lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloane.
Lively has asked a federal judge to dismiss Baldoni’s lawsuit, describing it as “vengeful” and filed solely in retaliation for her speaking out.
Baldoni is also suing The New York Times for $250 million over their reporting of the case. The trial is scheduled to begin on March 9, 2026.