Dana Carvey reveals 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels' texts about Lively-Baldoni legal feud
Published in Entertainment News
“SNL” alum Dana Carvey is spilling the tea on the recent texts he received from show creator Lorne Michaels, who’s seemingly enthralled by the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Carvey, 69, shared the receipts on the latest episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast, during which he discussed Sunday’s “SNL” 50th anniversary special with co-host David Spade. Carvey, who was battling the flu at the time, was one of the biggest former stars not to attend the event.
“I texted Lorne after (the show), ‘Wish I could have been there,’” Carvey told Spade. “And instead of talking about the show, he just goes, ‘Baldoni will now countersue. I think that Lively will probably get a new attorney.’”
Michaels’ comments came shortly after Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, made a quip about the feud from the audience of the “SNL” special, drawing laughs from the crowd but a shocked reaction from his wife.
Spade said that when he tried to compliment Michaels on Steve Martin’s monologue and Tom Hanks’ sketch, the showrunner quickly turned the conversation back to Lively and Reynolds.
“I don’t know where Ryan Reynolds is on this, but certainly they have deep pockets,” Michaels allegedly texted.
Lively, 37, filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, accusing her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star of sexual harassment and a retaliatory smear campaign.
Baldoni then filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times for its coverage of the complaint, including his alleged plan to “bury” Lively if she went public with her claims.
Weeks later, Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds and publicist Leslie Sloane, accusing the trio of civil extortion and defamation.
Lively then amended her original lawsuit earlier this week, adding a new claim for defamation while also referencing two unnamed actresses who could corroborate her claims of a “toxic set.”
The dueling lawsuits, which have captured national headlines — as well as apparently the attention of Lorne Michaels — are currently scheduled to head to trial in March 2026.
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