Justin Baldoni and Jamey Heath’s letter of recommendation to the Producers Guild of America (PGA) on behalf of Blake Lively is once again in the spotlight after a judge unsealed documents containing text messages between the actress and her boyfriend Taylor Swift.
According to some industry experts, the PGA’s producer credit reportedly affects prestige and eligibility for awards such as Oscars and Golden Globes.
During the trial between Lively and Baldoni, internal communications suggested the letter was written under duress.
The PGA letter and communications about it became evidence in the case and were referenced in filings and motions as part of allegations about Blake Lively’s handling of credit and creative control on “It Ends with US.”
A petition on change.org The effort to “Rescind Blake Lively’s PGA Credit from the Movie, It Ends with the US” has received nearly 2,000 signatures and the number of verified signatures on the online petition has begun to increase after the contents of Lively and Taylor’s texts were made public.
Below you will find the full text of the petition:
“Justin Baldoni, a dedicated visionary, worked tirelessly to make this happen It ends with us in lifea project that has a lot of meaning for him. From securing the rights to leading every phase of development, he has been the true driving force behind this adaptation. His dedication, passion and leadership were the foundation of this film’s journey.
However, a serious misstep occurred when Blake Lively was given the honor of Produced By, an award she did not rightly earn. This unfair recognition not only diminishes Baldoni’s immense contributions, but also highlights a troubling trend in the industry: rewarding influence over genuine effort. Instead of celebrating those who shape and build a project, success is wrongly attributed to individuals seeking personal gain, even at the cost of undermining others.
Perpetuating such a falsehood damages the integrity of filmmaking and disrespects the essence of what it means to be a producer. It is imperative to reassess this decision and uphold the standards that the Producers Guild of America represents. We urge the PGA to reevaluate their criteria and revoke Blake Lively’s Produced By credit on It Ends With Us.
This isn’t just about one movie! It’s about protecting the sanctity of recognizing real contributions and ensuring that any honor bestowed reflects earned merit, not misplaced privilege. Support us and demand justice and fairness in filmmaking. Sign the petition to restore integrity to an industry built on hard work, not cronyism.”
