Justin Baldoni v Blake Lively – Is Ryan Reynolds Jealousy Reason For Lawsuit?!?!?!

Tuesday Rush Hour Round-Up: Jealous Husbands, Fake Bellies, and Fingerprints—Welcome to the Wild Side of July 8th, 2025

Hey, good afternoon everybody, and welcome to your July 8th, 2025 edition of The Rush! I hope you’ve got your air conditioning blasting, because the summer heat isn’t the only thing rising—so are tempers, tabloid twists, and conspiracy theories. On today’s rundown: Jax Taylor blames a broken marriage on a betrayal from within, Laura Owens is under fingerprint scrutiny (on what exactly, we don’t know), and Ryan Reynolds is caught up in a swirl of paranoia and keyword searches. Oh, and yes—the Epstein cover-up fallout continues, with Trump yelling at reporters and Pam Bondi reappearing like it’s 2019 again.

Let’s get into it.

JAX TAYLOR: “IT WAS MY FRIEND!”

We’re starting with Bravo’s OG wild child Jax Taylor, who—spoiler alert—is back in the headlines with his signature blend of rage and regret. In a recent podcast appearance, Jax opened up about his messy separation from wife Brittany Cartwright, and let’s just say, accountability made a rare cameo.

According to Jax, the moment he knew the marriage was over wasn’t some big blowout fight or an emotional confession—it was when he found out Brittany hooked up with someone he considered a friend. While they were technically on a “break,” the betrayal hit hard.

He described the rage that overtook him, admitting he saw red and ended up throwing a bar stool—yes, in front of their toddler son. Not exactly Dad of the Year behavior.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Jax actually did take a moment to reflect, saying: “I pushed her away into this guy… I’m mad at myself.”

Now, let’s be clear. This is a man who has a laundry list of bad behavior, and throwing things during a domestic argument is never okay. But we’re seeing a glimmer of growth here—if he’s truly sober and doing the work. Of course, the internet is divided. Some say “go away forever,” others (myself included) are cautiously optimistic when someone owns their demons and tries to rebuild.

LAURA OWENS: FINGERPRINTS AND FAKE BELLY BUMPS?

Meanwhile, in what can only be described as a crossover between true crime and performance art, the Laura Owens case continues its chaotic downward spiral. Just yesterday, her mugshot dropped—and let’s be honest, it was oddly flattering. Could she use it for a dating app profile? Men have swiped right for less.

But the real tea today is that the court has now ordered to collect her fingerprints. And that raises one deliciously insane question: what are they hoping to match them to?

Rumors are flying. Was it the infamous moon bump? An hCG syringe? A fake ultrasound found in a Scottsdale dumpster next to some burrito wrappers? Reddit has theories, and honestly, none of them feel far-fetched anymore.

Adding fuel to the fire, her former unpaid lawyer (David Jingris) started tweeting and then deleting shady comments. He compared her felony charges to Trump’s, which, okay sir, but one of them isn’t facing the wrath of prosecutor Rachel Mitchell, who clearly is not playing.

The Reddit page “Justice for Clayton” (now with over 7,000 followers—congrats!) continues to keep detailed tabs. One user asked if Laura might try to file her fingerprints off. I say: at this point, nothing would shock me.

RYAN REYNOLDS: SEARCHING “AFFAIR” AND GETTING WEIRD

Speaking of paranoia, let’s pivot to the hottest legal mess in Hollywood: the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni case. Now, Without a Crystal Ball’s Katie is doing the Lord’s work here—scouring court documents and exposing what might be a bigger story than we thought.

Apparently, Blake Lively’s legal team asked for a document search using keywords that include “breastfeed,” “postpartum,” “porn,” “nude,” “revenge,” “bully,” and—wait for it—“affair.”

Now, if Blake cheated on Ryan Reynolds, wouldn’t she already know that? The speculation, of course, is that Ryan asked for it. Because jealousy.

Let’s remember, Reynolds reportedly watched the dailies from It Ends With Us. And who could blame him for sweating a little? Justin Baldoni was oozing charisma and emotional range. That rooftop scene? Sparks were flying. Even I needed a cold drink and a fan. And maybe Deadpool, whose last cinematic high point was 2018, didn’t love what he saw.

Is it possible Ryan spiraled into a jealous rage and got too involved in this lawsuit? That he used a fake subpoena through the Vanzan company (where he’s CEO!) to dig up dirt? That he’s searching for any whisper of an affair just to validate his suspicions?

All speculative, of course—but when you’re filing subpoenas and asking for metadata on “affair” alongside “breastfeeding,” something is up. This goes beyond legal strategy into insecure husband territory.

AGE-GAP DRAMA IN PARADISE

Let’s lighten things up for a second, because Bachelor in Paradise gave us a teaser that might melt your eyebrows off. Wells Adams warned viewers that there are “some things I’ll never be able to unsee,” referring to an age-gap makeout session set to air next week.

Now, no shame here. As long as it’s consensual, love who you want. But the teaser is clearly baiting the audience with an “ick” factor, suggesting that someone’s going full cougar or silver fox on a 20-something.

We’ve had hot tubs, body shots, and steamy drama before—but this? This feels next-level. Bachelor Nation, buckle up.

MILITARY RAID IN LA: “WE’RE NOT LEAVING”

Shifting gears completely: the MacArthur Park federal raid. Yes, you read that right. The military—yes, actual armed feds—marched into a public park in LA and basically said, “We live here now.”

The mayor is saying it’s a show of strength. The governor claims it’s about law enforcement support. But citizens are confused, scared, and asking questions that no one wants to answer.

Why now? What’s going on behind the scenes? And what happened to civilian oversight?

There’s a growing number of concerned residents—and even lawmakers—who feel like this could set a dangerous precedent. We’ll keep an eye on this story because it’s unfolding fast and could become a national flashpoint.

TRUMP SNAPS OVER EPSTEIN QUESTIONS

And finally, to round out your Tuesday with the most uncomfortable topic imaginable: Epstein. The lack of a witness list has sent conspiracy theorists (and honestly, reasonable skeptics) into overdrive.

At a press conference today, a reporter asked Trump for the third time about Epstein, and Trump snapped: “Why the hell do you keep asking?”

Well… because we’d like to know if you and your rich friends were trafficking minors. That’s why.

Pam Bondi also emerged with some limp PR defense, but it’s not landing. The American public wants names. And until those names are released, the questions will keep coming—whether the media likes it or not.

That’s it for today’s Rush Hour, folks! Be sure to follow @RushHourWithDaveNeil on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes tea, and if you’re watching on YouTube, Part Two drops tonight with the political breakdown.

Until then, stay cool, stay curious, and keep questioning everything.