In a dramatic twist to an already explosive legal battle, Ryan Reynolds has gone on the offensive against actor Justin Baldoni after Baldoni responded to Blake Lively’s sexual harassment lawsuit by calling her a “clueless liar.” The war of words between the two stars has sent shockwaves through Hollywood, with Reynolds fiercely defending his wife, Lively, and vowing to hold Baldoni accountable for his “heartless” and “disrespectful” remarks.

The feud began when Blake Lively filed a high-profile lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment during the filming of a recent project. Lively, who has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights and has long fought for justice and equality, alleged that Baldoni made inappropriate comments and behaved inappropriately toward her during their collaboration. She claimed the behavior left her feeling unsafe and emotionally distressed.

In his first public response to the lawsuit, Baldoni shocked the industry by labeling Lively’s accusations as “clueless lies.” He dismissed her claims as baseless and called the lawsuit a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation. “These allegations are not only false but malicious,” Baldoni said in his statement. “I’ve always upheld the highest standards of professionalism, and to have my character attacked in this way is unforgivable.”

The response was quick, dramatic, and utterly unexpected. What followed was a brutal counterattack from none other than Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds.

In an explosive statement released via his social media accounts, Reynolds didn’t mince words. He slammed Baldoni’s comments as “ruthless” and “heartless,” accusing him of undermining Lively’s integrity in an effort to protect his own reputation.

“Justin, you’ve just made the biggest mistake of your life,” Reynolds wrote, his tone seething with anger. “For you to call my wife a ‘clueless liar’—someone who has been nothing but honest and brave in every aspect of her career and personal life—is unforgivable. To attack her character like this is not only wrong, it’s cowardly.”

Reynolds continued his fiery tirade, calling Baldoni’s response “vicious” and “completely out of line.” He condemned the actor for what he described as a “blatant attempt to manipulate the public narrative,” adding that it was clear Baldoni was only looking out for his own interests and had little regard for the emotional damage he was causing.

“This isn’t just about my wife,” Reynolds wrote. “It’s about every single person who has ever had to face harassment and been silenced. You’ve chosen the wrong fight, Justin, and now I’m going to make sure you regret it.”

As the war of words escalated, Baldoni’s legal team issued a brief follow-up statement reiterating the actor’s original stance. “The truth will come out,” they said. “We are confident that the legal process will clear Justin’s name. These are malicious, unfounded accusations, and we are prepared to defend ourselves fully.”

However, it was clear from the tone of Baldoni’s response that this wasn’t the end of the story. Industry insiders have predicted a fierce legal battle ahead, and with Reynolds now personally involved, the stakes have only been raised.

Sources close to Baldoni have said that he is “devastated” by Reynolds’ public attack, especially since he and Reynolds had once shared mutual respect for each other as colleagues in the entertainment industry. “Justin didn’t expect Ryan to go this hard,” said one insider. “He’s caught off guard and trying to figure out his next move. But rest assured, he won’t back down from this.”