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The world of Hollywood is no stranger to behind-the-scenes drama, but the ongoing legal battle between It Ends With Us costars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has captivated fans and insiders alike.

Now, Baldoni’s former Jane the Virgin castmate Brett Dier is speaking out.

While Dier didn’t spill too much tea, he shared a heartfelt response that sheds light on his friendship with Baldoni and the bond they continue to share years after their show ended.

Brett Dier Gets Candid: “I Always Loved Justin”

In a recent interview with Fan Mail, Brett Dier, 35, was asked about the legal controversy surrounding his former Jane the Virgin co-star. His response was both cautious and caring.

“It’s a really intense situation,” Dier admitted. “I probably shouldn’t say much, but I’ll say this: I always loved Justin.”

He continued to express his support for Baldoni, 41, saying, “He’s always been an amazing friend to me. I’m just hoping everything resolves in time.”

The two actors develop a close bond while working together on Jane the Virgin, where Dier plays Michael Cordero, the first husband of Gina Rodriguez’s character, Jane.

Baldoni played Rafael Solano, Jane’s other major love interest. From 2014 to 2019, the ensemble cast became like family, and Dier still keeps in touch with many of them.

Justin Baldoni — *Source: Image Press Agency/Depositphotos*

Cast Connections Still Going Strong

Even though Jane the Virgin wrapped up in 2019, Dier said he remains close to several of his castmates and fondly remembers the experience.

“It was a wild ride,” he recalled of the hit CW series.

While Dier didn’t name specific friends from the cast he regularly talks to, he showed support for Baldoni last year when It Ends With Us was released in theaters. He went to see the movie with Yael Grobglas, who played Petra, Rafael’s ex-wife, on the show.

Grobglas posted a touching tribute on Instagram after watching the film.

“Our genius friend @justinbaldoni made a phenomenal film,” she wrote. “I cried an embarrassing amount and tried to hide it, but probably failed.” She included a photo of herself with Dier inside the theater and added, “I am so proud of you, and I love you, friend !!!!”

Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni

Despite the praise Baldoni received from his former cast, things quickly turned dark. In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a harassment complaint against Baldoni.

Her accusations included claims of a hostile work environment and severe emotional distress during the making of It Ends With Us.

Baldoni has strongly denied all of Lively’s allegations.

Not long after, he filed a $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane. The lawsuit claims the trio tried to “destroy” Baldoni and his team by leaking “grossly edited, unsubstantiated, new and doctored information to the media.”

It’s About Free Speech

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have pushed back hard. Their legal team filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit entirely.

According to Reynolds’ attorneys, Mike Gottlieb and Esra Hudson, “The entirety of Mr. Baldoni’s case appears to be based on Mr. Reynolds allegedly privately calling Mr. Baldoni a ‘predator,’ but here is the problem, that is not defamation unless they can show that Mr. Reynolds did not believe that statement to be true.”

They added, “Mr. Reynolds’ wife has accused Mr. Baldoni — privately and in multiple complaints — of sexual harassment and retaliation… Mr. Reynolds has a First Amendment right to express his opinion of Mr. Baldoni, which should be comforting to a group of people who have repeatedly called Ms. Lively and Mr. Reynolds ‘bullies’ and other names over the past year.”

Baldoni’s Lawyer Fires Back

Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, had his own sharp response. He said that Reynolds was more than just a supportive spouse.

“Mr. Reynolds was a key player in the scheme, defaming Justin around Hollywood, strong-arming WME into dropping Justin as a client, and trying to destroy Justin’s career however possible,” Freedman alleged.

“His fingerprints have been all over this smear campaign against Justin and the Wayfarer team since day one.”

As this highly publicized legal drama unfolds, the court will eventually have the final word. The trial between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is scheduled for March 9, 2026.

In the meantime, Brett Dier’s brief but heartfelt comment reminds fans that behind the headlines are real people, long-standing friendships, and a cast that once felt like family. As Dier put it best, “I’m just hoping everything resolves in time.”

Jane the Virgin cast — *Source: Jean_Nelson/Depositphotos*

TL;DR

Brett Dier spoke out about the legal drama between his former Jane the Virgin co-star Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, calling it a “really intense situation.”
Dier expressed support for Baldoni, saying, “I always loved Justin” and “He’s always been an amazing friend to me.”
Dier and Baldoni became close during their time on Jane the Virgin (2014–2019) and remain connected with several castmates.
In August 2024, Dier and fellow cast member Yael Grobglas attended a screening of Baldoni’s film It Ends With Us and publicly praised his work.
The film later became the center of controversy when Blake Lively filed a sexual harassment complaint against Baldoni in December 2024.
Baldoni denied all allegations and filed a $400 million countersuit against Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Lively’s publicist, accusing them of orchestrating a smear campaign.
Reynolds’ legal team argued that his private comments weren’t defamation and emphasized his First Amendment rights.
Baldoni’s lawyer claimed Reynolds actively worked to ruin Baldoni’s career and pressured agencies to cut ties with him.
The trial between Baldoni and Lively is set for March 9, 2026.