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<p><br>Blake Lively has again knocked on the doors of the court, but this time to take a huge legal fee from director and actor Justin Baldoni over their much-publicised legal battle that started after the release of It Ends with US. As reported by People, the Gossip Girl star has asked a judge to award her $8,035,040.88 in attorneys' fees and litigation costs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lively’s attorney has revealed the exact amount in legal fees she’s demanding from Baldoni. However, this is not the first time she has sought damages and attorneys’ fees.</p><h3>Blake Lively seeks legal fees from Justin Baldoni</h3><p>On Monday (June 29), Lively sought $ 8 million in attorney and litigation costs after the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against the actress. In the filing, the actor's attorney has sought $7,495,526.87 in attorneys' fees and $539,514.01 in litigation costs and expenses incurred during the case.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/it-ends-with-a-settlement-blake-lively-and-justin-baldoni-finally-resolve-legal-dispute-1777974586086">It Ends With a Settlement: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni finally resolve legal dispute</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per People, her attorney said that her work required to defeat the lawsuit was "comprehensive and necessary to achieve the complete win that was secured."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>They have also said that Lively, "has paid, and continues to pay" her legal bills. Further mentioning that they will seek "any additional attorneys' fees" incurred in litigating the fee request itself. With all this, it has also been mentioned that Lively believes she is owed, and the fight is far from over.</p><h3>What court has said on this? &nbsp; &nbsp;</h3><p>Judge Lewis J. Liman has given time to Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. They have to respond to the request by July 13. After that, it will be decided whether they have to pay the full amount, reduce it, or deny parts of the request.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Baldoni's team has not released any statement as of now.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The update has come weeks after Lively got the green flag from &nbsp;the US District Judge Lewis J. Liman to pursue attorneys' fees, litigation costs and damages in her legal battle with Baldoni. However, they denied her request for treble and punitive damages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bighit-takes-legal-action-after-gps-tracker-is-found-on-south-korean-boy-group-cortis-vehicle-1782816984624">BigHit takes legal action after GPS tracker is found on CORTIS' vehicle</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Blake Lively won her motion under Civil Code Section 47.1," the attorneys said, as per People. "Today's ruling makes it clear that Ms. Lively brought her claims in good faith, that there was no evidence she acted with malice, and that she is the prevailing defendant under Section 47.1."</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>In May, Lively and Baldoni resolved their legal dispute through a settlement.</p><h2>Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s statement</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a joint statement released by their lawyers, they said, ‘’Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind. The end product — the movie It Ends with Us — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life.”</p>

Blake Lively now has a huge demand, and it’s worth millions. The Gossip Girl actress has asked a federal judge to order Justin Baldoni to pay the legal fees she incurred during their ongoing case with her It Ends with Us co-star. 

Blake Lively has again knocked on the doors of the court, but this time to take a huge legal fee from director and actor Justin Baldoni over their much-publicised legal battle that started after the release of It Ends with US. As reported by People, the Gossip Girl star has asked a judge to award her $8,035,040.88 in attorneys' fees and litigation costs. Lively’s attorney has revealed the exact amount in legal fees she’s demanding from Baldoni. However, this is not the first time she has sought damages and attorneys’ fees. Blake Lively seeks legal fees from Justin Baldoni On Monday (June 29), Lively sought $ 8 million in attorney and litigation costs after the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against the actress. In the filing, the actor's attorney has sought $7,495,526.87 in attorneys' fees and $539,514.01 in litigation costs and expenses incurred during the case. Also read: It Ends With a Settlement: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni finally resolve legal dispute As per People, her attorney said that her work required to defeat the lawsuit was "comprehensive and necessary to achieve the complete win that was secured." They have also said that Lively, "has paid, and continues to pay" her legal bills. Further mentioning that they will seek "any additional attorneys' fees" incurred in litigating the fee request itself. With all this, it has also been mentioned that Lively believes she is owed, and the fight is far from over. What court has said on this? Judge Lewis J. Liman has given time to Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. They have to respond to the request by July 13. After that, it will be decided whether they have to pay the full amount, reduce it, or deny parts of the request. Baldoni's team has not released any statement as of now. The update has come weeks after Lively got the green flag from the US District Judge Lewis J. Liman to pursue attorneys' fees, litigation costs and damages in her legal battle with Baldoni. However, they denied her request for treble and punitive damages. Also read: BigHit takes legal action after GPS tracker is found on CORTIS' vehicle "Blake Lively won her motion under Civil Code Section 47.1," the attorneys said, as per People. "Today's ruling makes it clear that Ms. Lively brought her claims in good faith, that there was no evidence she acted with malice, and that she is the prevailing defendant under Section 47.1." In May, Lively and Baldoni resolved their legal dispute through a settlement. Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s statement In a joint statement released by their lawyers, they said, ‘’Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind. The end product — the movie It Ends with Us — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life.”

<p>Blake Lively now has a huge demand, and it’s worth millions. The Gossip Girl actress has asked a federal judge to order Justin Baldoni to pay the legal fees she incurred during their ongoing case with her It Ends with Us co-star.&nbsp;</p>

$8,035,040.88! Blake Lively is now seeking legal fees from Justin Baldoni

<p>The legal feud between It Ends With Us stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has been under intense public scrutiny. What began as a dispute related to the film's production and promotion slowly moved towards a highly publicised legal battle between the lead couple of the film. In a recent development, the actress has reportedly secured a partial legal victory against Justin Baldoni.</p><h2>Blake Lively notches partial legal win against Justin Baldoni</h2><p>Actress Blake Lively has reportedly won a partial win as a judge ordered Wayfarer Studios to pay for her attorneys' fees for having to defend against Justin Baldoni's failed defamation suit. Reports suggest that U.S. District Judge Lewis J Liman ruled that Lively was entitled to recover her defence costs under a 2023 California law meant to protect sexual abuse accusers from retaliatory defamation suits.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/it-ends-with-us-feud-blake-lively-justin-baldoni-fail-to-resolve-dispute-trial-set-for-may-2026-1770877677685"><strong>It Ends With Us feud: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni fail to resolve dispute, trial set for May 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, Blake Lively's motion was denied by Liman for triple damages and punitive damages finding that those remedies are not available under federal law.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-wedding-did-the-singer-exclude-blake-lively-from-guest-list-amid-friendship-fallout-rumours-1780399329444"><strong>Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: Did the singer exclude Blake Lively from guest list amid friendship fallout rumours?</strong></a></p><h2>Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni's recent legal dispute settlement</h2><p>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni had recently settled their It Ends With Us legal disputes in May this year, dropping their respective lawsuits. Under the agreement, the fee motion was the final remaining loose end after both sides settled all other legal disputes. The overarching legal battle included Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, which was ultimately dismissed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/it-ends-with-a-settlement-blake-lively-and-justin-baldoni-finally-resolve-legal-dispute-1777974586086"><strong>It Ends With a Settlement: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni finally resolve legal dispute</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In April 2026, a federal judge dismissed 10 of Lively’s 13 claims, which included removing Baldoni and other individual defendants from the sexual harassment allegations. Blake Lively waived the right to seek her originally claimed $160 million to $300 million in damages.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-and-justin-baldoni-legal-dispute-judge-dismisses-multiple-claims-against-it-ends-with-us-director-1775185340354"><strong>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute: Judge dismisses multiple claims against It Ends With Us director</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, she successfully secured a ruling requiring Baldoni's business entities to pay her attorneys' fees and litigation costs incurred while fighting his countersuit.</p>

Blake Lively has reportedly secured a partial legal victory in her ongoing dispute with Justin Baldoni over matters related to It Ends With Us. Read to know more.

The legal feud between It Ends With Us stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively has been under intense public scrutiny. What began as a dispute related to the film's production and promotion slowly moved towards a highly publicised legal battle between the lead couple of the film. In a recent development, the actress has reportedly secured a partial legal victory against Justin Baldoni. Blake Lively notches partial legal win against Justin Baldoni Actress Blake Lively has reportedly won a partial win as a judge ordered Wayfarer Studios to pay for her attorneys' fees for having to defend against Justin Baldoni's failed defamation suit. Reports suggest that U.S. District Judge Lewis J Liman ruled that Lively was entitled to recover her defence costs under a 2023 California law meant to protect sexual abuse accusers from retaliatory defamation suits. Also Read: It Ends With Us feud: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni fail to resolve dispute, trial set for May 2026 In addition, Blake Lively's motion was denied by Liman for triple damages and punitive damages finding that those remedies are not available under federal law. Also Read: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding: Did the singer exclude Blake Lively from guest list amid friendship fallout rumours? Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni's recent legal dispute settlement Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni had recently settled their It Ends With Us legal disputes in May this year, dropping their respective lawsuits. Under the agreement, the fee motion was the final remaining loose end after both sides settled all other legal disputes. The overarching legal battle included Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, which was ultimately dismissed. Also Read: It Ends With a Settlement: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni finally resolve legal dispute In April 2026, a federal judge dismissed 10 of Lively’s 13 claims, which included removing Baldoni and other individual defendants from the sexual harassment allegations. Blake Lively waived the right to seek her originally claimed $160 million to $300 million in damages. Also Read: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute: Judge dismisses multiple claims against It Ends With Us director However, she successfully secured a ruling requiring Baldoni's business entities to pay her attorneys' fees and litigation costs incurred while fighting his countersuit.

<p>Blake Lively has reportedly secured a partial legal victory in her ongoing dispute with Justin Baldoni over matters related to It Ends With Us. Read to know more.</p>

Blake Lively scores partial victory against Justin Baldoni in It Ends With Us legal battle

<p>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal tussle is not over yet. Less than a month after the stars of <i>It Ends With Us</i> reached for a settlement, Lively’s attorneys were in front of a New York judge on Monday to demand legal fees and damages from Baldoni. The two had settled in May 2026 in their three-year-long battle.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 38-year-old actress's legal team argued that the defamation lawsuit brought against her by Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, was a retaliatory move prohibited by California law. Lawyers for Baldoni rejected the claim.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is not yet clear what sum has been sought by Lively.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/it-ends-with-a-settlement-blake-lively-and-justin-baldoni-finally-resolve-legal-dispute-1777974586086">It Ends With a Settlement: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni finally resolve legal dispute</a></p><h2>The Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni case</h2><p>Lively filed her first complaint against Baldoni in December 2024, alleging the actor -- who also directed the film -- had spoken inappropriately about his sex life and sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The actress, who came to fame on the television series "Gossip Girl," said Baldoni orchestrated a PR and social media campaign to ruin Lively's reputation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-vs-justin-baldoni-actress-reacts-to-dismissal-of-sexual-harassment-claims-will-never-stop-fighting-1775295888276">Blake Lively on dismissal of sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Baldoni and his studio Wayfarer had countersued Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds with claims of extortion and defamation -- but a judge dismissed those claims last year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wayfarer previously insisted that neither the studio, its executives, nor its PR team did anything to retaliate against Lively.The federal judge handling the case, Lewis Liman, also dismissed some of Lively's claims but upheld her allegations of retaliation.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The full terms of the out-of-court settlement reached between the two parties have not been publicly disclosed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>It Ends With Us</i> was based on a best-selling novel by the US writer Colleen Hoover. It was produced by Lively and Reynolds and directed by Baldoni.<i> It Ends with Us </i>made more than $350 million at the box office in 2024, making it one of the biggest hits of the year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>(With agency inputs)</p>

Weeks after she reached for an out-of-court settlement with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively's legal team was back in court on Monday to demand legal fees and damages from the It Ends With Us director. 

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal tussle is not over yet. Less than a month after the stars of It Ends With Us reached for a settlement, Lively’s attorneys were in front of a New York judge on Monday to demand legal fees and damages from Baldoni. The two had settled in May 2026 in their three-year-long battle. The 38-year-old actress's legal team argued that the defamation lawsuit brought against her by Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, was a retaliatory move prohibited by California law. Lawyers for Baldoni rejected the claim. It is not yet clear what sum has been sought by Lively. Also read: It Ends With a Settlement: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni finally resolve legal dispute The Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni case Lively filed her first complaint against Baldoni in December 2024, alleging the actor -- who also directed the film -- had spoken inappropriately about his sex life and sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script. The actress, who came to fame on the television series "Gossip Girl," said Baldoni orchestrated a PR and social media campaign to ruin Lively's reputation. Also read: Blake Lively on dismissal of sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni Baldoni and his studio Wayfarer had countersued Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds with claims of extortion and defamation -- but a judge dismissed those claims last year. Wayfarer previously insisted that neither the studio, its executives, nor its PR team did anything to retaliate against Lively.The federal judge handling the case, Lewis Liman, also dismissed some of Lively's claims but upheld her allegations of retaliation. The full terms of the out-of-court settlement reached between the two parties have not been publicly disclosed. It Ends With Us was based on a best-selling novel by the US writer Colleen Hoover. It was produced by Lively and Reynolds and directed by Baldoni. It Ends with Us made more than $350 million at the box office in 2024, making it one of the biggest hits of the year. (With agency inputs)

<p>Weeks after she reached for an out-of-court settlement with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively's legal team was back in court on Monday to demand legal fees and damages from the It Ends With Us director.&nbsp;</p>

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us legal feud reignites in New York court

<p>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have decided to put an end to their legal battle and go for an out-of-court settlement. The controversy which erupted in Decemeber 24 had Lively accusing <i>It Ends With Us</i> actor and director Baldoni of misconduct on the film sets and later running a smear campaign online against her. The pair worked together on the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2016 bestseller by the same name, which revolved around a couple dealing with domestic abuse.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s statement</h2><p>On Monday, Lively and Baldoni issued a joint statement through their lawyers, hoping to end their legal dispute and the endless online discourse around it, once and for all. “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind. The end product — the movie <i>It Ends with Us</i> — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” read the statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognise concerns raised by Ms Lively deserved to be heard. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace,” the statement added.&nbsp;</p><p>It is interesting to note that the statement came a week before the two were set to go on trial in New York. Instead, they opted for an out-of-court settlement, and thus the said trial was no longer necessary.</p><h2>What was the controversy about?</h2><p>In December 2024, Lively sued Baldoni and his production house, Wayfarer Films, which co-produced <i>It Ends With Us</i>, with her. In her lawsuit, the actress alleged that during the filming, Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her appearance, violated physical boundaries while filming an intimate scene, and pushed for nudity, against her wishes, during a scene in which her character was giving birth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She also claimed that Baldoni spoke inappropriately about his sex life, and sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script and had not been agreed to. Her lawsuit accused producer Jamey Heath (CEO, Wayfarer Films) of watching her she was topless, despite having been asked to turn away.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In June last year, a Manhattan judge dismissed Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims and stated that creative artists like Justin Baldoni “must have some amount of space to experiment within the bounds of an agreed script without fear of being held liable for sexual harassment”. However, he noted other claims made against the filmmaker, and suggested they go into trial, which was scheduled for May 18 2026.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In her lawsuit, Lively also alleged that in order to pre-emptively tackle her sexual harassment claims, Justin Baldoni and his studio hired publicists to turn the public against her and orchestrated a smear campaign against her online.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-claims-161-million-in-damages-amid-it-ends-with-us-lawsuit-names-taylor-swift-as-witnesses-1762492770898"><strong>Blake Lively claims $161 million in damages amid It Ends With Us lawsuit, names Taylor Swift as witnesses</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The lawsuit said the purpose was to “retaliate against Ms Lively by battering her image, harming her businesses, and causing her family severe emotional harm”.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Baldoni denied all the claims and counter-alleged that the actress had strategically manipulated his public image, partly by leveraging help from her famous friends, including actor-husband Ryan Reynolds and singer-best friend Taylor Swift.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Weeks after Blake Lively’s lawsuit, Justin &nbsp;Baldoni too filed a $400 million lawsuit against the actress and her husband Ryan Reynolds, claiming they designed a smear campaign against him. He also made allegations of defamation and extortion regarding the claims of sexual harassment against him. But the New York judge in June dismissed his countersuit.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-and-justin-baldoni-legal-dispute-judge-dismisses-multiple-claims-against-it-ends-with-us-director-1775185340354"><strong>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute: Judge dismisses multiple claims against It Ends With Us director</strong></a></p><h2>What happens to the case now?</h2><p>With both parties arriving at an out-of-court settlement, terms of which haven’t been disclosed by either, the May 18 trial is likely to not proceed. Their statement also reflects that both parties now want end their row and move on. The lawsuit affected both their reputations, with some alleging Blake of manufacturing the entire smear campaign, while others calling out Justin for championing himself as a feminist earlier.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before directing <i>It Ends With Us</i>, Justin has penned two feminist books — <i>Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity </i>(2021) and<i> Boys Will Be Human: A Get-Real Gut-Check Guide to Becoming the Strongest</i>,<i> Kindest, Bravest Person You Can Be</i> (2022).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Monday, hours after settling on the case, Blake Lively looked relaxed and happy as she made a public appearance after a long time at the Met Gala red carpet.</p>

Stars of It Ends With Us, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached for an out of court settlement, which marks the end of their long drawn, bitter public legal battle. 

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have decided to put an end to their legal battle and go for an out-of-court settlement. The controversy which erupted in Decemeber 24 had Lively accusing It Ends With Us actor and director Baldoni of misconduct on the film sets and later running a smear campaign online against her. The pair worked together on the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2016 bestseller by the same name, which revolved around a couple dealing with domestic abuse. Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni’s statement On Monday, Lively and Baldoni issued a joint statement through their lawyers, hoping to end their legal dispute and the endless online discourse around it, once and for all. “Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors — and all survivors — is a goal that we stand behind. The end product — the movie It Ends with Us — is a source of pride to all of us who worked to bring it to life,” read the statement. “We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognise concerns raised by Ms Lively deserved to be heard. It is our sincere hope that this brings closure and allows all involved to move forward constructively and in peace,” the statement added. It is interesting to note that the statement came a week before the two were set to go on trial in New York. Instead, they opted for an out-of-court settlement, and thus the said trial was no longer necessary. What was the controversy about? In December 2024, Lively sued Baldoni and his production house, Wayfarer Films, which co-produced It Ends With Us, with her. In her lawsuit, the actress alleged that during the filming, Baldoni made inappropriate comments about her appearance, violated physical boundaries while filming an intimate scene, and pushed for nudity, against her wishes, during a scene in which her character was giving birth. She also claimed that Baldoni spoke inappropriately about his sex life, and sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script and had not been agreed to. Her lawsuit accused producer Jamey Heath (CEO, Wayfarer Films) of watching her she was topless, despite having been asked to turn away. In June last year, a Manhattan judge dismissed Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims and stated that creative artists like Justin Baldoni “must have some amount of space to experiment within the bounds of an agreed script without fear of being held liable for sexual harassment”. However, he noted other claims made against the filmmaker, and suggested they go into trial, which was scheduled for May 18 2026. In her lawsuit, Lively also alleged that in order to pre-emptively tackle her sexual harassment claims, Justin Baldoni and his studio hired publicists to turn the public against her and orchestrated a smear campaign against her online. Also read: Blake Lively claims $161 million in damages amid It Ends With Us lawsuit, names Taylor Swift as witnesses The lawsuit said the purpose was to “retaliate against Ms Lively by battering her image, harming her businesses, and causing her family severe emotional harm”. Baldoni denied all the claims and counter-alleged that the actress had strategically manipulated his public image, partly by leveraging help from her famous friends, including actor-husband Ryan Reynolds and singer-best friend Taylor Swift. Weeks after Blake Lively’s lawsuit, Justin Baldoni too filed a $400 million lawsuit against the actress and her husband Ryan Reynolds, claiming they designed a smear campaign against him. He also made allegations of defamation and extortion regarding the claims of sexual harassment against him. But the New York judge in June dismissed his countersuit. Also read: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute: Judge dismisses multiple claims against It Ends With Us director What happens to the case now? With both parties arriving at an out-of-court settlement, terms of which haven’t been disclosed by either, the May 18 trial is likely to not proceed. Their statement also reflects that both parties now want end their row and move on. The lawsuit affected both their reputations, with some alleging Blake of manufacturing the entire smear campaign, while others calling out Justin for championing himself as a feminist earlier. Before directing It Ends With Us, Justin has penned two feminist books — Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity (2021) and Boys Will Be Human: A Get-Real Gut-Check Guide to Becoming the Strongest, Kindest, Bravest Person You Can Be (2022). On Monday, hours after settling on the case, Blake Lively looked relaxed and happy as she made a public appearance after a long time at the Met Gala red carpet.

<p>Stars of It Ends With Us, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached for an out of court settlement, which marks the end of their long drawn-out, bitter public legal battle.&nbsp;</p>

It Ends With a Settlement: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni finally resolve legal dispute

<p>Hollywood star Blake Lively recently faced a huge defeat in the legal battle against her <i>It Ends With Us </i>co-star Justin Baldoni after a US court dismissed a major portion of her sexual harassment claims.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the dispute is still ongoing, the ruling, delivered by Judge Lewis Liman on April 3, dropped 10 of the 13 allegations brought by the actress, including sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy. Now, the trial, which is slated to take place on May 18, will see three claims, including retaliation and breach of contract.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-and-justin-baldoni-legal-dispute-judge-dismisses-multiple-claims-against-it-ends-with-us-director-1775185340354"><strong>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute: Judge dismisses multiple claims against It Ends With Us director</strong></a></p><h2>Lively reacts after the ruling</h2><p>Taking to Instagram on April 4, the actress opened up about her determination to present her side of the story in court. "I’m grateful for the Court’s ruling, which allows the heart of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and for the ability to finally tell my story in full at trial, for my own sake," the statement read. "The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the pervasive retaliation I faced, and continue to, for privately and professionally asking for a safe working environment for myself and others."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/it-ends-with-us-case-justin-baldoni-secures-win-in-legal-battle-against-co-star-blake-lively-defamation-suit-against-former-publicist-1774687357322"><strong> It Ends With Us case: Justin Baldoni secures win in legal battle against co-star Blake Lively, defamation suit against former publicist</strong></a></p><p><br>She has accused Baldoni and his associates of orchestrating a digital smear campaign after she raised concerns about alleged misconduct during the film’s production. "My claims won’t be the first or last time you’ll see examples of the extreme dangers of retaliation and digital warfare. And it often won’t be directed at celebrities or those who may be able to speak up," her statement further read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-vs-justin-baldoni-actress-pushes-back-against-it-ends-with-us-co-star-s-efforts-to-dismiss-her-claims-as-trial-nears-1773466266099"><strong>Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Actress pushes back against It Ends With Us co-star's efforts to dismiss her claims as trial nears</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What was the reason behind the dismissal?</h2><p>As per the court, Lively could not pursue sexual harassment claims under federal law because she was working as an independent contractor rather than an employee. The judge also ruled that California harassment laws were not applicable, as the project was filmed in New Jersey. Lively’s legal team, led by attorney Mike Gottlieb, argued that "Blake Lively provided evidence to go to trial on her core claims…she spoke out against what she believed was sexual harassment on the set, and suffered retaliation that harmed her reputation as a result."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/blake-lively-vs-justin-baldoni-it-ends-with-us-stars-private-voice-memo-unsealed-amid-legal-battle-1769773465634"><strong>Blake Lively Vs Justin Baldoni: It Ends With Us stars' private voice memo unsealed amid legal battle</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She also urged people in her statement not to dismiss the case as a mere celebrity controversy.</p><h2>About the case</h2><p>Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, welcomed the dismissal, saying that "the defendants were not afraid of the truth." Originally filed in December 2024, the lawsuit also names executives from Wayfarer Studios and associated PR teams. Several other high-profile figures, including Lively’s husband Ryan Reynolds and singer Taylor Swift, have been mentioned in the case.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite the setback, Lively has made it clear that she will not stop fighting.</p>

Blake Lively has recently reacted to the defeat in the legal battle against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Despite the setback, Lively has made it clear that she will not stop fighting. Read on to know more.

Hollywood star Blake Lively recently faced a huge defeat in the legal battle against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni after a US court dismissed a major portion of her sexual harassment claims. While the dispute is still ongoing, the ruling, delivered by Judge Lewis Liman on April 3, dropped 10 of the 13 allegations brought by the actress, including sexual harassment, defamation, and conspiracy. Now, the trial, which is slated to take place on May 18, will see three claims, including retaliation and breach of contract. Also Read: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute: Judge dismisses multiple claims against It Ends With Us director Lively reacts after the ruling Taking to Instagram on April 4, the actress opened up about her determination to present her side of the story in court. "I’m grateful for the Court’s ruling, which allows the heart of my case to be presented to a jury next month, and for the ability to finally tell my story in full at trial, for my own sake," the statement read. "The last thing I wanted in my life was a lawsuit, but I brought this case because of the pervasive retaliation I faced, and continue to, for privately and professionally asking for a safe working environment for myself and others." Also Read: It Ends With Us case: Justin Baldoni secures win in legal battle against co-star Blake Lively, defamation suit against former publicist She has accused Baldoni and his associates of orchestrating a digital smear campaign after she raised concerns about alleged misconduct during the film’s production. "My claims won’t be the first or last time you’ll see examples of the extreme dangers of retaliation and digital warfare. And it often won’t be directed at celebrities or those who may be able to speak up," her statement further read. Also Read: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Actress pushes back against It Ends With Us co-star's efforts to dismiss her claims as trial nears

<p>Blake Lively has recently reacted to the defeat in the legal battle against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Despite the setback, Lively has made it clear that she will not stop fighting. Read on to know more.</p>

Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: Actress reacts to dismissal of  sexual harassment claims | 'Will never stop fighting'

<p>Blake Lively faced a major setback on Thursday as a judge dismissed bulk of her claims against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Lively and Baldoni have been embroiled in a bitter court battle for over an year with actress acussing the actor-director of sexual harassment on the film’s set and later orchestrating an online smear campaign against her.&nbsp;</p><h2>Judge dismisses bulk of Lively’s claims against Baldoni</h2><p>In a ruling issued on Thursday, Judge Lewis Liman threw out 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively’s lawsuit, including claims of harassment, defamation, and conspiracy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, he allowed three claims to proceed to a trial, including claims of breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. They will now go to a civil trial in New York on May 18.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni</h2><p>In 2024, Lively sued Baldoni and accused him of harassment and a smear campaign on the set of their hit movie. He denied it and counter-sued. Lively served as the producer of It Ends With Us, while Baldoni was the director of the film. The two played the lead roles in the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lively accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her on the set of the film by making comments about her appearance and weight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Thursday, Liman ruled that Blake could not bring a sexual harassment claim under federal law because she was an independent contractor. He also ruled that she could not file a harassment claim under California law because the filming took place in New Jersey.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In her lawsuit, Lively had alleged that Justin hired an army of publicists to retaliate against her by seeding and amplifying negative stories online. The judge ruled that two retaliation claims deserved to go to a jury.</p><p>“We’re very pleased the Court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and every claim brought against the individual defendants,” said attorneys Alexandria Shapiro and Jonathan Bach, who represent Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and their publicists.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“These were very serious allegations, and we are grateful to the court for its careful review of the facts, law, and voluminous evidence that was provided. What’s left is a significantly narrowed case, and we look forward to presenting our defence to the remaining claims in court.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Sigrid McCawley, a member of Blake’s legal team, told Variety that the jury will get the final word on whether Blake was the victim of a retaliatory smear campaign.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation and the extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation because she stood up for safety on the set and that is the case that is going to trial,” Sigrid said, adding, “She looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious form of online retaliation so that it becomes easier to detect and fight.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

10 of the 13 claims made by Blake Lively agains her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a judge in a ruling issued on Thursday. The actress and producer of the film had accussed Baldoni of sexual harassment on the film's set. 

Blake Lively faced a major setback on Thursday as a judge dismissed bulk of her claims against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Lively and Baldoni have been embroiled in a bitter court battle for over an year with actress acussing the actor-director of sexual harassment on the film’s set and later orchestrating an online smear campaign against her. Judge dismisses bulk of Lively’s claims against Baldoni In a ruling issued on Thursday, Judge Lewis Liman threw out 10 of the 13 claims in Blake Lively’s lawsuit, including claims of harassment, defamation, and conspiracy. However, he allowed three claims to proceed to a trial, including claims of breach of contract, retaliation, and aiding and abetting in retaliation. They will now go to a civil trial in New York on May 18. Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni In 2024, Lively sued Baldoni and accused him of harassment and a smear campaign on the set of their hit movie. He denied it and counter-sued. Lively served as the producer of It Ends With Us, while Baldoni was the director of the film. The two played the lead roles in the film. Lively accused Baldoni of sexually harassing her on the set of the film by making comments about her appearance and weight. On Thursday, Liman ruled that Blake could not bring a sexual harassment claim under federal law because she was an independent contractor. He also ruled that she could not file a harassment claim under California law because the filming took place in New Jersey. In her lawsuit, Lively had alleged that Justin hired an army of publicists to retaliate against her by seeding and amplifying negative stories online. The judge ruled that two retaliation claims deserved to go to a jury. “We’re very pleased the Court dismissed all sexual harassment claims and every claim brought against the individual defendants,” said attorneys Alexandria Shapiro and Jonathan Bach, who represent Justin Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and their publicists. “These were very serious allegations, and we are grateful to the court for its careful review of the facts, law, and voluminous evidence that was provided. What’s left is a significantly narrowed case, and we look forward to presenting our defence to the remaining claims in court.” Meanwhile, Sigrid McCawley, a member of Blake’s legal team, told Variety that the jury will get the final word on whether Blake was the victim of a retaliatory smear campaign. “This case has always been and will remain focused on the devastating retaliation and the extraordinary steps the defendants took to destroy Blake Lively’s reputation because she stood up for safety on the set and that is the case that is going to trial,” Sigrid said, adding, “She looks forward to testifying at trial and continuing to shine a light on this vicious form of online retaliation so that it becomes easier to detect and fight.”

<p>10 of the 13 claims made by Blake Lively agains her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni were dismissed by a judge in a ruling issued on Thursday. The actress and producer of the film had accussed Baldoni of sexual harassment on the film's set.&nbsp;</p>

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute: Judge dismisses multiple claims against It Ends With Us director

<p><br>Blake Lively and her fight with Justin Baldoni continues to make headlines, and as per the new information released, Lively has suffered the loss of millions of dollars amid the highly publicised legal case.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 38-year-old actress has been embroiled in a legal case with her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. She has accused him of sexual assault.</p><h2>Blake Lively lost a million amid her legal fight with Justin Baldoni</h2><p>The Gossip Girl star is set to go on a trial against Baldoni in March 2026. However, before that, it has been claimed that the actress suffered $161 million in damages due to the alleged smear campaign against her, which had harmed her image, which eventually went on to affect her brands, such as her beauty brand, Blake Brown.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lively's attorney alleges that the actress has lost at least $56.2 million in past and future earnings from acting, producing and other endorsements, according to Variety.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her beauty brand, Blake Brown, has allegedly suffered a loss of $49 million, and her beverage company, Betty Buzz/Betty Booze, has lost $22 million amid the legal battle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the negative image that has been created in social media over her sexual harassment claims, her attorney alleges that she has suffered at least $34 million in reputational harm, based on 65 million negative impressions about her generated on social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The damage figures mentioned are preliminary and are subject to proof via expert testimony at trial.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“These are wish list numbers,” said Gregory Doll, a lawyer at Doll Amir Eley in Los Angeles. “You want to put a big enough number to get the other side concerned and want to settle.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Baldoni's team has argued that he has suffered $400 million in damages due to Lively's allegations against him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The trial, which is set to begin in March 2026, will disclose the list of Hollywood A-listers, including Taylor Swift. As per the sources, Lively and&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taylor, once BFF, is currently not on speaking terms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The other names in the list include Emily Blunt, Scooter Braun, Hugh Jackman, Gigi Hadid, Ari Emanuel, Sony Pictures chairman Tony Vinciquerra, and Sony film chief Tom Rothman.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Lively's attorney alleges that the actress has lost at least $56.2 million in past and future earnings from acting, producing and other endorsements, according to Variety.

Blake Lively and her fight with Justin Baldoni continues to make headlines, and as per the new information released, Lively has suffered the loss of millions of dollars amid the highly publicised legal case. The 38-year-old actress has been embroiled in a legal case with her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni. She has accused him of sexual assault. Blake Lively lost a million amid her legal fight with Justin Baldoni The Gossip Girl star is set to go on a trial against Baldoni in March 2026. However, before that, it has been claimed that the actress suffered $161 million in damages due to the alleged smear campaign against her, which had harmed her image, which eventually went on to affect her brands, such as her beauty brand, Blake Brown. Lively's attorney alleges that the actress has lost at least $56.2 million in past and future earnings from acting, producing and other endorsements, according to Variety. Her beauty brand, Blake Brown, has allegedly suffered a loss of $49 million, and her beverage company, Betty Buzz/Betty Booze, has lost $22 million amid the legal battle. Over the negative image that has been created in social media over her sexual harassment claims, her attorney alleges that she has suffered at least $34 million in reputational harm, based on 65 million negative impressions about her generated on social media. The damage figures mentioned are preliminary and are subject to proof via expert testimony at trial. “These are wish list numbers,” said Gregory Doll, a lawyer at Doll Amir Eley in Los Angeles. “You want to put a big enough number to get the other side concerned and want to settle.” Meanwhile, Baldoni's team has argued that he has suffered $400 million in damages due to Lively's allegations against him. The trial, which is set to begin in March 2026, will disclose the list of Hollywood A-listers, including Taylor Swift. As per the sources, Lively and Taylor, once BFF, is currently not on speaking terms. The other names in the list include Emily Blunt, Scooter Braun, Hugh Jackman, Gigi Hadid, Ari Emanuel, Sony Pictures chairman Tony Vinciquerra, and Sony film chief Tom Rothman.

<p>Lively's attorney alleges that the actress has lost at least $56.2 million in past and future earnings from acting, producing and other endorsements, according to Variety.</p>

Blake Lively claims $161 million in damages amid It Ends With Us lawsuit, names Taylor Swift as witnesses

Blake Lively is attempting to withdraw her claims of intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress against Justin Baldoni.

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<p>The legal feud between It Ends With Us stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is not going to end so soon. With the latest legal victory by the actress, it seems like she is soon set to work on a project. There are reports of Lively featuring and producing the film, which is doing the rounds. This news has brought mixed reactions from the netizens.</p><h2>What is the project Blake Lively will be working on?</h2><p>As per several reports, production house Lionsgate has acquired a script that will star Blake Lively and will also produce the film. Reportedly, the upcoming project will be part of the upcoming romantic comedy, The Survival List. It will follow the story of a reality TV producer named Annie, who, against her wishes, is assigned to a new show hosted by a famous survival expert, Chpper Lane.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/justin-baldoni-accused-of-bullying-by-it-ends-with-us-co-star-isabela-ferrer-amid-legal-battle-with-blake-lively-1755592450848"><strong> Justin Baldoni accused of bullying by It Ends With Us co-star Isabela Ferrer amid legal battle with Blake Lively</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from production by Blake Lively, the screenplay will be written by Tom Mella. For the unversed, this project will mark Blake's entry onto film sets after quite some time, ever since the legal fiasco has been going on with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lil-nas-x-arrested-after-he-walks-around-la-streets-nearly-naked-hospitalised-later-1755842886286"><strong>Lil Nas X arrested after he walks around LA streets nearly naked</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, many had mixed reactions to the latest announcement and expressed their views on social media. One user on X wrote, "Let's see how well this movie is going to do. I won't be paying to watch anything with her in it". Another user wrote, "Former Blake Lively fan. Won't be watching the way she's treated these content creators is horrible".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-mike-tyson-wwe-legend-undertaker-likely-to-join-salman-khan-s-big-boss-19-report-1755839206630"><strong>After Mike Tyson, WWE legend Undertaker likely to join Big Boss 19 - Report</strong></a></p><h2>What is the latest update on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal war?</h2><p>As per reports, in the latest development, Blake Lively celebrated a major victory after a judge dismissed Baldoni's $650 million lawsuit against her, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times. Soon after the dismissal, Blake reacted to it and took to Instagram and wrote, "Last week, I stood proudly alongside 19 organisations united in defending women's rights to speak up for their safety.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/brent-hinds-founder-and-former-lead-guitarist-of-heavy-metal-band-mastodon-dies-in-a-bike-accident-1755801845143"><strong>Brent Hinds, founder and lead guitarist of Mastodon, dies in a bike accident</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Like so many others, I've felt the pain of a retaliatory lawsuit, including the manufactured shame that tries to break us. While the suit against me was defeated, so many don't have the resources to fight back”, she wrote.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She furthermore added by expressing her love and gratitude for those who stood for her.</p><p>Earlier, another co-star, Isabela Ferrer, who had played the role of a younger version of Blake Lively's character in It Ends With Us, had also alleged that she was harassed on the sets by Justin Baldoni. Reportedly, in court documents, Isabela Ferrer has accused the director and his associates of acting inappropriately towards her after she received a subpoena from Lively's counsel as part of the legal dispute.</p>

Blake Lively has reportedly landed a project in which she will be featured and producing it as well. This news comes amid her legal war with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. 

The legal feud between It Ends With Us stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is not going to end so soon. With the latest legal victory by the actress, it seems like she is soon set to work on a project. There are reports of Lively featuring and producing the film, which is doing the rounds. This news has brought mixed reactions from the netizens. What is the project Blake Lively will be working on? As per several reports, production house Lionsgate has acquired a script that will star Blake Lively and will also produce the film. Reportedly, the upcoming project will be part of the upcoming romantic comedy, The Survival List. It will follow the story of a reality TV producer named Annie, who, against her wishes, is assigned to a new show hosted by a famous survival expert, Chpper Lane. Also Read: Justin Baldoni accused of bullying by It Ends With Us co-star Isabela Ferrer amid legal battle with Blake Lively Apart from production by Blake Lively, the screenplay will be written by Tom Mella. For the unversed, this project will mark Blake's entry onto film sets after quite some time, ever since the legal fiasco has been going on with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Also Read: Lil Nas X arrested after he walks around LA streets nearly naked However, many had mixed reactions to the latest announcement and expressed their views on social media. One user on X wrote, "Let's see how well this movie is going to do. I won't be paying to watch anything with her in it". Another user wrote, "Former Blake Lively fan. Won't be watching the way she's treated these content creators is horrible". Also Read: After Mike Tyson, WWE legend Undertaker likely to join Big Boss 19 - Report What is the latest update on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal war? As per reports, in the latest development, Blake Lively celebrated a major victory after a judge dismissed Baldoni's $650 million lawsuit against her, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times. Soon after the dismissal, Blake reacted to it and took to Instagram and wrote, "Last week, I stood proudly alongside 19 organisations united in defending women's rights to speak up for their safety. Also Read: Brent Hinds, founder and lead guitarist of Mastodon, dies in a bike accident “Like so many others, I've felt the pain of a retaliatory lawsuit, including the manufactured shame that tries to break us. While the suit against me was defeated, so many don't have the resources to fight back”, she wrote. She furthermore added by expressing her love and gratitude for those who stood for her. Earlier, another co-star, Isabela Ferrer, who had played the role of a younger version of Blake Lively's character in It Ends With Us, had also alleged that she was harassed on the sets by Justin Baldoni. Reportedly, in court documents, Isabela Ferrer has accused the director and his associates of acting inappropriately towards her after she received a subpoena from Lively's counsel as part of the legal dispute.

<p>Blake Lively has reportedly landed a project in which she will be featured and producing it as well. This news comes amid her legal war with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni.&nbsp;</p>

Blake Lively to star and produce upcoming project amid legal tussle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni?

<p>Blake Lively called out Justin Baldoni and his legal team for creating a public spectacle about her upcoming deposition, which is scheduled to take place on July 18. Lively's legal team had filed a motion to have the deposition in an undisclosed location and to have all the attendees identified beforehand. This comes on the heels of recent statements made by Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, who said that the deposition should be held at Madison Square Garden in New York. Speaking to <i>People</i>, he said, “Hold the deposition at MSG, sell tickets or stream it, and donate every dollar to organisations helping victims of domestic abuse."</p><h2>Timeline of the Lively-Baldoni legal dispute</h2><p>The legal conflict began when Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, alleging “disturbing” and “unprofessional” behaviour on the set of <i>It Ends With Us</i>, as well as accusing him of launching a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has denied the claims and responded in January by filing a countersuit for defamation and extortion against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, Baldoni's countersuit against the couple and the public was dismissed by the judge in June, leading to his legal team submitting an amended version of the claims. The trial has also led to a rift forming between Lively and her friend Taylor Swift, who was subpoenaed by Baldoni's team in the trial but was later withdrawn.</p><h2>Lively expected to testify at trial</h2><p>Speaking about the upcoming deposition with <i>People,</i> Lively’s lawyer, Mike Gottlieb, shared:<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“The ultimate moment for a plaintiff's story to be told is at trial. We expect that to be the case here with Lively. So we would, of course, expect her to be a witness at her trial. Of course, she’s going to testify."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with both sides preparing for what is expected to be a highly publicised legal battle.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Blake Lively and her legal team called out Justin Baldoni's legal team for trying to make a public spectacle around Lively's upcoming deposition. The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026.


Blake Lively called out Justin Baldoni and his legal team for creating a public spectacle about her upcoming deposition, which is scheduled to take place on July 18. Lively's legal team had filed a motion to have the deposition in an undisclosed location and to have all the attendees identified beforehand. This comes on the heels of recent statements made by Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, who said that the deposition should be held at Madison Square Garden in New York. Speaking to People, he said, “Hold the deposition at MSG, sell tickets or stream it, and donate every dollar to organisations helping victims of domestic abuse." Timeline of the Lively-Baldoni legal dispute The legal conflict began when Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in December, alleging “disturbing” and “unprofessional” behaviour on the set of It Ends With Us, as well as accusing him of launching a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has denied the claims and responded in January by filing a countersuit for defamation and extortion against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. However, Baldoni's countersuit against the couple and the public was dismissed by the judge in June, leading to his legal team submitting an amended version of the claims. The trial has also led to a rift forming between Lively and her friend Taylor Swift, who was subpoenaed by Baldoni's team in the trial but was later withdrawn. Lively expected to testify at trial Speaking about the upcoming deposition with People, Lively’s lawyer, Mike Gottlieb, shared: “The ultimate moment for a plaintiff's story to be told is at trial. We expect that to be the case here with Lively. So we would, of course, expect her to be a witness at her trial. Of course, she’s going to testify." The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with both sides preparing for what is expected to be a highly publicised legal battle.

<p>Blake Lively and her legal team called out Justin Baldoni's legal team for trying to make a public spectacle around Lively's upcoming deposition. The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Blake Lively calls out Justin Baldoni’s legal tactics, accuses his team of staging 'Public spectacle'

<p>All’s not well between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, it seems. Swift reportedly has distanced herself from her longtime friendship with Blake Lively due to complications stemming from Blake’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“Right now, if Taylor had one wish, it would be that she never met Blake,” a source told British tabloid Daily Mail and added, “Although there have been good times during their relationship, the issues now concerning the Baldoni case have outweighed them.”&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The singer has reportedly identified the red flags in their friendship.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“When Taylor looks back at their friendship, she realizes it wasn’t worth all the stress Blake put her through. She can now see all the red flags that should have been a warning to her. Taylor’s relieved the relationship is over. She put up with Blake’s antics for too long because she’s a loyal friend. It took the It Ends With Us drama to finally get her to pull the trigger on it,” the source added.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The falling out is reportedly due in part to Blake’s alleged behaviour within their friend group. The former Gossip Girl star “always wanted to be the leader of the pack,” and Taylor often had to “tone Blake down.”&nbsp;</p><h2>Travis Kelce unfollows Ryan Reynolds</h2><p>Not just Blake, but Taylor seemed to have distanced herself from the actress’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, as well. Taylor’s boyfriend, Travis Kelc,e also seems to be stepping back from the actor couple with Travis recently unfollowing Ryan Reynolds, on Instagram. “Taylor and Travis are disgusted with Blake and Ryan and how they tried to use Taylor in their fight against Justin Baldoni. They’re vowing their break from the acting couple is permanent,” the source added.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The 35-year-old singer was originally mentioned in Justin’s $400 million lawsuit filed in January against Blake and Ryan.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Blake sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment on December 2024. The two starred in <i>It Ends With Us-</i> Baldoni directed the film and Blake produced it. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>In his countersuit, Justin claimed Blake attempted to leverage her connection to Taylor to gain creative control over the production.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier this month, Justin’s legal team alleged that Blake’s lawyer threatened to leak private messages between Taylor and Blake unless Taylor publicly took her side. In response, Blake’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, issued a firm denial. “We unequivocally deny all of these so-called allegations, which are cowardly sourced to supposed anonymous sources, and completely untethered from reality,” she had said, as reported by Page Six.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Taylor has said the singer had no involvement in the film or the legal drama surrounding it. “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see<i> It Ends With Us</i> until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history,” the rep said in a statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Thursday, Justin’s legal team officially withdrew Taylor’s subpoena.&nbsp;</p>

All’s not well between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, it seems. Swift reportedly has distanced herself from her longtime friendship with Blake Lively due to complications stemming from Blake’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. 

All’s not well between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, it seems. Swift reportedly has distanced herself from her longtime friendship with Blake Lively due to complications stemming from Blake’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni. “Right now, if Taylor had one wish, it would be that she never met Blake,” a source told British tabloid Daily Mail and added, “Although there have been good times during their relationship, the issues now concerning the Baldoni case have outweighed them.” The singer has reportedly identified the red flags in their friendship. “When Taylor looks back at their friendship, she realizes it wasn’t worth all the stress Blake put her through. She can now see all the red flags that should have been a warning to her. Taylor’s relieved the relationship is over. She put up with Blake’s antics for too long because she’s a loyal friend. It took the It Ends With Us drama to finally get her to pull the trigger on it,” the source added. The falling out is reportedly due in part to Blake’s alleged behaviour within their friend group. The former Gossip Girl star “always wanted to be the leader of the pack,” and Taylor often had to “tone Blake down.” Travis Kelce unfollows Ryan Reynolds Not just Blake, but Taylor seemed to have distanced herself from the actress’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, as well. Taylor’s boyfriend, Travis Kelc,e also seems to be stepping back from the actor couple with Travis recently unfollowing Ryan Reynolds, on Instagram. “Taylor and Travis are disgusted with Blake and Ryan and how they tried to use Taylor in their fight against Justin Baldoni. They’re vowing their break from the acting couple is permanent,” the source added. The 35-year-old singer was originally mentioned in Justin’s $400 million lawsuit filed in January against Blake and Ryan. Blake sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment on December 2024. The two starred in It Ends With Us- Baldoni directed the film and Blake produced it. In his countersuit, Justin claimed Blake attempted to leverage her connection to Taylor to gain creative control over the production. Earlier this month, Justin’s legal team alleged that Blake’s lawyer threatened to leak private messages between Taylor and Blake unless Taylor publicly took her side. In response, Blake’s attorney, Michael Gottlieb, issued a firm denial. “We unequivocally deny all of these so-called allegations, which are cowardly sourced to supposed anonymous sources, and completely untethered from reality,” she had said, as reported by Page Six. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Taylor has said the singer had no involvement in the film or the legal drama surrounding it. “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history,” the rep said in a statement. On Thursday, Justin’s legal team officially withdrew Taylor’s subpoena.

<p>All’s not well between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, it seems. Swift reportedly has distanced herself from her longtime friendship with Blake Lively due to complications stemming from Blake’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni.&nbsp;</p>

Taylor Swift reportedly has distanced herself from Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni legal drama: 'She wished she'd never met Blake'

<p>Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has submitted a signed affidavit to the court, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively's legal team threatened Taylor Swift to support Lively in her upcoming legal battle with her <em>It Ends With Us</em> co-star Baldoni.</p>
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<h2>Alleged threats involving Taylor Swift</h2>
<p>According to a report by <em>People</em>, Freedman said in the new affidavit that Lively's legal team reached out to an attorney who represents Taylor Swift and threatened to release private text messages between Swift and Lively if the singer did not offer public support. Blake Lively and her team have denied the claims.</p>
<p>The actress's legal team released a statement regarding the allegations, saying that they &ldquo;rely completely upon a source, no matter who it is, that doesn&rsquo;t even claim to have witnessed the conversations that Freedman describes, making this triple-hearsay statement as unreliable as information reported from children in a game of telephone.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>&ldquo;These claims remain completely untethered from reality. To be clear: The conversations as described did not happen, and we will hold Mr. Freedman accountable for his misconduct.&rdquo;</p>
<h2>Ongoing legal feud between Lively and Baldoni</h2>
<p>The issue started when Lively sued Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of &ldquo;disturbing&rdquo; and &ldquo;unprofessional&rdquo; behaviour on the sets of <em>It Ends With Us</em>, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion.</p>
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<p>The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with both sides preparing for what is expected to be a highly publicised legal battle.</p>
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Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has submitted a signed affidavit to the court, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively's legal team threatened Taylor Swift.

Justin Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, has submitted a signed affidavit to the court, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively's legal team threatened Taylor Swift to support Lively in her upcoming legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Baldoni. Also Read: Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuit: Taylor Swift reportedly subpoenaed Alleged threats involving Taylor Swift According to a report by People, Freedman said in the new affidavit that Lively's legal team reached out to an attorney who represents Taylor Swift and threatened to release private text messages between Swift and Lively if the singer did not offer public support. Blake Lively and her team have denied the claims. The actress's legal team released a statement regarding the allegations, saying that they “rely completely upon a source, no matter who it is, that doesn’t even claim to have witnessed the conversations that Freedman describes, making this triple-hearsay statement as unreliable as information reported from children in a game of telephone.” Also Read: Blake Lively responds to Justin Baldoni's claims about intimidating Taylor Swift “These claims remain completely untethered from reality. To be clear: The conversations as described did not happen, and we will hold Mr. Freedman accountable for his misconduct.” Ongoing legal feud between Lively and Baldoni The issue started when Lively sued Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of “disturbing” and “unprofessional” behaviour on the sets of It Ends With Us, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion. Also Read: 'She launched a fake MeToo allegation': Megyn Kelly calls out Blake Lively at TIME100 Gala The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with both sides preparing for what is expected to be a highly publicised legal battle. Also Read: Taylor Swift: Human remains found near American pop star's mansion, spark 'serial killer' connection

Justin Baldoni's lawyer signs affidavit, doubling down on claims that Blake Lively threatened Taylor Swift

<p>Blake Lively has denied recent claims by her <em>It Ends With Us</em> co-star Justin Baldoni and his legal team that she intimidated Taylor Swift into supporting her against him in their upcoming trial, which is scheduled to begin in March 2026. Swift, a long-time friend of Blake Lively, lent her voice for a cameo in the movie and was recently subpoenaed.</p>
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<h2>Lively and Baldoni locked in legal battle</h2>
<p>The issue started when Lively sued Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of &ldquo;disturbing&rdquo; and &ldquo;unprofessional&rdquo; behaviour on set, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion.</p>
<p>In a statement to <em>Entertainment Weekly</em>, Lively's lawyer denied the claim, saying, &ldquo;This is categorically false. We unequivocally deny all of these so-called allegations, which are cowardly sourced to supposed anonymous sources, and completely untethered from reality.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2>Swift's team issues clarification</h2>
<p>Baldoni's lawyer had claimed that Blake Lively and her team had tried to coerce Taylor Swift into supporting her in the upcoming legal battle. Swift's team released a statement after videos of Justin Baldoni claiming that the singer was involved in the casting process started circulating online. Baldoni made the claims during the <em>It Ends With Us</em> promotional tour.</p>
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<p>&ldquo;Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie. She was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was travelling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift&rsquo;s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.&rdquo;</p>
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Blake Lively has denied recent claims by her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni and his legal team that she intimidated Taylor Swift into supporting her.

Blake Lively has denied recent claims by her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni and his legal team that she intimidated Taylor Swift into supporting her against him in their upcoming trial, which is scheduled to begin in March 2026. Swift, a long-time friend of Blake Lively, lent her voice for a cameo in the movie and was recently subpoenaed. Also Read: Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni lawsuit: Taylor Swift reportedly subpoenaed Lively and Baldoni locked in legal battle The issue started when Lively sued Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of “disturbing” and “unprofessional” behaviour on set, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion. In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, Lively's lawyer denied the claim, saying, “This is categorically false. We unequivocally deny all of these so-called allegations, which are cowardly sourced to supposed anonymous sources, and completely untethered from reality.” Also Read: ‘Diddy raped me, would urinate on me’: Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie recounts horrific details of abuse Swift's team issues clarification Baldoni's lawyer had claimed that Blake Lively and her team had tried to coerce Taylor Swift into supporting her in the upcoming legal battle. Swift's team released a statement after videos of Justin Baldoni claiming that the singer was involved in the casting process started circulating online. Baldoni made the claims during the It Ends With Us promotional tour. Also Read: Why Jennifer Lopez was arrested while dating Sean 'Diddy' Combs “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie. She was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see It Ends With Us until weeks after its public release, and was travelling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history.” “Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case.” Also Read: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex Cassandra Ventura testifies against him, reveals horrific details of abuse

Blake Lively responds to Justin Baldoni's claims about intimidating Taylor Swift

From sexual harassment cases against the Music industry's biggest stars to Oscar controversy, here's a look at the biggest controversies of 2024 in showbiz.

Death threats to Oscar tussle: The biggest controversies of showbiz in 2024

<p>American political commentator and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly stirred controversy once again during her appearance at this year's TIME100 Gala in New York, where she took aim at actress Blake Lively&rsquo;s inclusion on the list and criticised her accusations against co-star Justin Baldoni.</p>
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<h2>Kelly Calls Lively's allegations "Fake"</h2>
<p>While speaking on the red carpet, Kelly did not hold back, questioning Lively's influence and credibility.</p>
<p>&ldquo;She&rsquo;s only here because she&rsquo;s a celebrity,&rdquo; Kelly said bluntly. &ldquo;She has no influence over anything. She launched a fake MeToo allegation&hellip; She&rsquo;s lived to regret doing it because virtually every allegation she has made has fallen apart. And so for her to be honoured for doing that &mdash; to try to ruin a man over absolutely nothing &mdash; is a scandal.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>Kelly further added, &ldquo;Obviously, TIME is looking for big stars to come here and generate pages on their magazines, but that was very wrong. I have a feeling [Lively is] going to be avoiding me. I won&rsquo;t be avoiding anybody. I&rsquo;m good.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2>The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni&rsquo;s legal battle</h2>
<p>Blake Lively sued her <em>It Ends With Us</em> (2024) co-star Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of &ldquo;disturbing" and &ldquo;unprofessional&rdquo; behaviour on set, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion.</p>
<p>The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with both sides preparing for what is expected to be a highly publicised legal battle.</p>
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American political commentator and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly stirred controversy once again during her appearance at this year's TIME100 Gala.

American political commentator and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly stirred controversy once again during her appearance at this year's TIME100 Gala in New York, where she took aim at actress Blake Lively’s inclusion on the list and criticised her accusations against co-star Justin Baldoni. Also Read: Jesse Plemons joins the cast of upcoming Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping Kelly Calls Lively's allegations "Fake" While speaking on the red carpet, Kelly did not hold back, questioning Lively's influence and credibility. “She’s only here because she’s a celebrity,” Kelly said bluntly. “She has no influence over anything. She launched a fake MeToo allegation… She’s lived to regret doing it because virtually every allegation she has made has fallen apart. And so for her to be honoured for doing that — to try to ruin a man over absolutely nothing — is a scandal.” Also Read: Sex Education star Emma Mackey rumoured to be cast as the White Witch in Netflix's Narnia Kelly further added, “Obviously, TIME is looking for big stars to come here and generate pages on their magazines, but that was very wrong. I have a feeling [Lively is] going to be avoiding me. I won’t be avoiding anybody. I’m good.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Evie Magazine (@eviemagazine) Also Read: 'It’s such a risky project': Emraan Hashmi on why it's impossible to make a show like Adolescence in India The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal battle Blake Lively sued her It Ends With Us (2024) co-star Justin Baldoni in December, accusing him of “disturbing" and “unprofessional” behaviour on set, along with orchestrating a retaliatory smear campaign. Baldoni has strongly denied the allegations and, in January, filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion. The trial between Lively and Baldoni is scheduled to begin in March 2026, with both sides preparing for what is expected to be a highly publicised legal battle. Also Read: Martin Scorsese joins Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor's Homebound as executive producer

'She launched a fake MeToo allegation': Megyn Kelly calls out Blake Lively at TIME100 Gala

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Blake Lively has been named in Time Magazine&rsquo;s 100 Most Influential People In the World List for 2025. The list features Blake under the &lsquo;Titans&rsquo; category along with celebrities like Ted Sarandos, Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg, among others. Blake has had an interesting year last year with her film<em> It Ends With Us</em> earning big at the box office even as she filed a lawsuit against co-star and director of the film Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign to destroy her reputation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Blake Lively in Time's 100 list<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Blake's citation has been written by Sherrilyn Ifill, a civil rights lawyer. An excerpt from it reads, &ldquo;I admired immediately her curiosity, and her sincere work to understand the conditions that shape this country. I remember an early conversation in which she expressed frustration that so much of our nation&rsquo;s history was not part of the instruction she had received as a student. Her commitment to filling those gaps&mdash;and becoming the most fully informed and prepared citizen&mdash;is what I appreciate most about her. Blake is a serious person. She&rsquo;s a risk taker. And she&rsquo;s committed to moving this country forward. For her children. And for mine.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">About the Justin Baldoni controversy<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Blake Lively dominated the headlines in December 2024 when she accused her <em>It Ends With Us </em>co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the film&rsquo;s set. She also accused him of running a smear campaign to deliberately tarnish her image and career. The tensions heightened as Justin made a counter lawsuit to further make his case. Their trial date is scheduled to be held in March 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On the work front, Blake will soon be seen in the film <em>Another Simple Favor. </em>The romantic comedy drama which also stars Anna Kendrick which will release on Prime Video on May 1. It is a sequel to A Simple Favor which released in 2018.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Hollywood | Entertainment The list features Blake under the ‘Titans’ category along with celebrities like Ted Sarandos, Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg, among others.

Blake Lively has been named in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People In the World List for 2025. The list features Blake under the ‘Titans’ category along with celebrities like Ted Sarandos, Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg, among others. Blake has had an interesting year last year with her film It Ends With Us earning big at the box office even as she filed a lawsuit against co-star and director of the film Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and a smear campaign to destroy her reputation. Blake Lively in Time's 100 list Blake's citation has been written by Sherrilyn Ifill, a civil rights lawyer. An excerpt from it reads, “I admired immediately her curiosity, and her sincere work to understand the conditions that shape this country. I remember an early conversation in which she expressed frustration that so much of our nation’s history was not part of the instruction she had received as a student. Her commitment to filling those gaps—and becoming the most fully informed and prepared citizen—is what I appreciate most about her. Blake is a serious person. She’s a risk taker. And she’s committed to moving this country forward. For her children. And for mine.” Here's why Justin Baldoni has sued his former publicist Stephanie Jones for Blake Lively drama About the Justin Baldoni controversy Blake Lively dominated the headlines in December 2024 when she accused her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment on the film’s set. She also accused him of running a smear campaign to deliberately tarnish her image and career. The tensions heightened as Justin made a counter lawsuit to further make his case. Their trial date is scheduled to be held in March 2026. Another Simple Favor trailer: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick lock horns once again On the work front, Blake will soon be seen in the film Another Simple Favor. The romantic comedy drama which also stars Anna Kendrick which will release on Prime Video on May 1. It is a sequel to A Simple Favor which released in 2018. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's drama to get a documentary

Blake Lively named as ‘Titan’ in Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People In World List

<p>Things don&rsquo;t seem to die down between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni ever since they worked together in <em>It Ends With Us</em> &ndash; a film that explores the topic of domestic abuse, love and relationships in the modern world. There are allegations that Justin, who is the star and director of the movie, made things toxic for Blake during its filming. Blake sued Justin for sexual harassment on set. Justin has meanwhile countersued for defamation.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Documentary on Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal drama</strong></h2>
<p>With the drama not dying anytime soon, there is now a documentary planned on the incident.</p>
<p>It will be called&nbsp;<em>He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni</em> and will be a 90-minute long.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Makers described <em>He Said, She Said</em> as a &ldquo;swiftly made documentary&rdquo; that will premiere on Channel 5 in the UK.</p>
<p>Investigation Discovery has acquired a shorter 60-minute version in the US, which will stream on Max and Discovery+ on March 31.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Variety reported that the documentary will reportedly examine the legal complaint brought against Justin by Blake, alleging that he engaged in sexual misconduct on the sets of their 2024 film <em>It Ends With Us</em>. Her complaint also alleged that he hired a PR firm to engage in a smear campaign against her online to keep her quiet.</p>
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<p>Justin denied these allegations and responded with a $400 million countersuit, accusing Blake of defamation. The trial for the case is set for March 2026.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Last week, Justin's attorney accused Blake's publicist, Leslie Sloane, of using them as a &ldquo;scapegoat&rdquo; in the legal showdown.&nbsp;</p>

Entertainment Hollywood Trending : Blake Lively and her It Ends With Us co-actor and director Justin Baldoni have been feuding over toxic behaviour on set and more.

Things don’t seem to die down between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni ever since they worked together in It Ends With Us – a film that explores the topic of domestic abuse, love and relationships in the modern world. There are allegations that Justin, who is the star and director of the movie, made things toxic for Blake during its filming. Blake sued Justin for sexual harassment on set. Justin has meanwhile countersued for defamation. Documentary on Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal drama With the drama not dying anytime soon, there is now a documentary planned on the incident. It will be called He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni and will be a 90-minute long. Makers described He Said, She Said as a “swiftly made documentary” that will premiere on Channel 5 in the UK. Investigation Discovery has acquired a shorter 60-minute version in the US, which will stream on Max and Discovery+ on March 31. Taylor Swift is 'not speaking' with Blake Lively over Justin Baldoni's legal drama: Repots Variety reported that the documentary will reportedly examine the legal complaint brought against Justin by Blake, alleging that he engaged in sexual misconduct on the sets of their 2024 film It Ends With Us. Her complaint also alleged that he hired a PR firm to engage in a smear campaign against her online to keep her quiet. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit Justin denied these allegations and responded with a $400 million countersuit, accusing Blake of defamation. The trial for the case is set for March 2026. Last week, Justin's attorney accused Blake's publicist, Leslie Sloane, of using them as a “scapegoat” in the legal showdown.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's drama to get a documentary

<p>The sequel to <em>A Simple Favor </em>is here as makers dropped the teaser for <em>Another Simple Favor </em>featuring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in leading roles. The film will begin streaming on May 1 on Prime Video.</p>
<p>The Amazon MGM Studios and Lionsgate project also features actors Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins and Allison Janney.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Another Simple Favor plot</strong></h2>
<p><em>Another Simple Favor</em> follows Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) heading to the island of Capri for the latter&rsquo;s lavish wedding. Emily is set to marry a wealthy Italian businessman, with murder and betrayal finding their way onto the agenda.</p>
<p>In the trailer, Blake Lively asks Anna Kendrick, &ldquo;Do you think I invited you to get revenge for stealing my life and taking my kid away from me? You think I want to make you pay?&rdquo; To this, Anna Kendrick replies, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know. Do you?&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Watch the trailer here:</strong></p>
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<p>The film is helmed by Paul Feig from a script by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. Sharzer wrote the screenplay for the original film, which was based on the 2017 novel of the same name by author Darcey Bell.</p>
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<h2><strong>Blake Lively&rsquo;s legal troubles</strong></h2>
<p>Blake Lively had a great start to the year with her film <em>It Ends With Us</em> raking in good numbers. The film however got marred with controversies when Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni, who is also the director of the film, sued each other. Blake complained of sexual harassment and intimidation on the sets while Baldoni countersued for defamation.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Amid the whole Justin Baldoni lawsuit, Paul Feig has spoken publicly in support of Blake Lively. When asked about the pair&rsquo;s professional relationship on A Simple Favor 2, he said, &ldquo;Blake has been nothing but supportive and a dream to work with,&rdquo; Feig posted at the time. &ldquo;She is the best and an amazing collaborator, and I&rsquo;m her biggest fan.&rdquo;</p>

Entertainment Hollywood Getting back together for a second time, Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick will be seen confronting each other and maybe exacting revenge.

The sequel to A Simple Favor is here as makers dropped the teaser for Another Simple Favor featuring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick in leading roles. The film will begin streaming on May 1 on Prime Video. The Amazon MGM Studios and Lionsgate project also features actors Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins and Allison Janney. Another Simple Favor plot Another Simple Favor follows Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) heading to the island of Capri for the latter’s lavish wedding. Emily is set to marry a wealthy Italian businessman, with murder and betrayal finding their way onto the agenda. In the trailer, Blake Lively asks Anna Kendrick, “Do you think I invited you to get revenge for stealing my life and taking my kid away from me? You think I want to make you pay?” To this, Anna Kendrick replies, “I don’t know. Do you?” Watch the trailer here: The film is helmed by Paul Feig from a script by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. Sharzer wrote the screenplay for the original film, which was based on the 2017 novel of the same name by author Darcey Bell. Blake Lively breaks social media silence with tribute for Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg Blake Lively’s legal troubles Blake Lively had a great start to the year with her film It Ends With Us raking in good numbers. The film however got marred with controversies when Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni, who is also the director of the film, sued each other. Blake complained of sexual harassment and intimidation on the sets while Baldoni countersued for defamation. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit Amid the whole Justin Baldoni lawsuit, Paul Feig has spoken publicly in support of Blake Lively. When asked about the pair’s professional relationship on A Simple Favor 2, he said, “Blake has been nothing but supportive and a dream to work with,” Feig posted at the time. “She is the best and an amazing collaborator, and I’m her biggest fan.”

Another Simple Favor trailer: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick lock horns once again

<p>Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died at the age of 39 and her peers in Hollywood have been mourning her loss. The actress was famous for her roles in hit TV shows like <em>Buffy The Vampire Slayer </em>and <em>Gossip Girl.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>Soon after the news came out, her <em>Gossip Girl </em>co-stars took to social media to share their tribute to the actress. Breaking social media silence, Blake Lively, who has kept mum since her legal feud with Justin Baldoni started, took to Instagram to write about Michelle.</p>
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<h2><strong>Blake Lively's sweet tribute to Gossip Girl co-star Michelle</strong></h2>
<p>She wrote, &ldquo;She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did, she did 200%. She laughed the fullest at someone&rsquo;s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.&rdquo;</p>
<p>She continued in her tribute, &ldquo;She was a kind person, through and through. Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend. To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you in an idle Tuesday. Hold those you love and have loved dear. The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person in Michelle. May her work and her huge heart be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience her fire.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>On <em>Buffy The Vampire Slayer</em>, she played Dawn Summers and in&nbsp;<em>Gossip Girl,</em> she played Georgina Sparks. Announcing her sudden death, her family told The Hollywood Reporter, &ldquo;It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.&rdquo;</p>
<h2><strong>What we know about Michelle Trachtenberg</strong></h2>
<p>Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment by her mother on February 26.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Trachtenberg started her career as a child star. Her first feature film was at 10 years old in 1996&rsquo;s Harriet the Spy, where she starred alongside Rosie O&rsquo;Donnell. She was also known for Disney&rsquo;s <em>Ice Princess, EuroTrip, Mysterious Skin, Black Christmas</em> and<em> 17 Again.</em></p>
<p>Ed Westwick, who played Chuck Bass on <em>Gossip Girl, </em>shared on his Instagram Story: &ldquo;So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg sending prayers.&rdquo; Chace Crawford, who played Nate Archibald on <em>Gossip Girl,&nbsp;</em>wrote, "She was one of a kind", in his Instagram post.&nbsp;</p>
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Entertainment Hollywood Amid legal feud with Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively has maintained her silence on social media but she posted to remember her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle.

Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died at the age of 39 and her peers in Hollywood have been mourning her loss. The actress was famous for her roles in hit TV shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl. Soon after the news came out, her Gossip Girl co-stars took to social media to share their tribute to the actress. Breaking social media silence, Blake Lively, who has kept mum since her legal feud with Justin Baldoni started, took to Instagram to write about Michelle. Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl star, dies at 39 Blake Lively's sweet tribute to Gossip Girl co-star Michelle She wrote, “She was electricity. You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed. Everything she did, she did 200%. She laughed the fullest at someone’s joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.” She continued in her tribute, “She was a kind person, through and through. Time passes. You take for granted that you get the chance to see an old friend. To paraphrase, the real tragedies in life are the ones that blindside you in an idle Tuesday. Hold those you love and have loved dear. The world lost a deeply sensitive and good person in Michelle. May her work and her huge heart be remembered by those who were lucky enough to experience her fire.” Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds make first public appearance amid Justin Baldoni legal drama On Buffy The Vampire Slayer, she played Dawn Summers and in Gossip Girl, she played Georgina Sparks. Announcing her sudden death, her family told The Hollywood Reporter, “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.” What we know about Michelle Trachtenberg Trachtenberg was found dead in her New York City apartment by her mother on February 26. Trachtenberg started her career as a child star. Her first feature film was at 10 years old in 1996’s Harriet the Spy, where she starred alongside Rosie O’Donnell. She was also known for Disney’s Ice Princess, EuroTrip, Mysterious Skin, Black Christmas and 17 Again. Ed Westwick, who played Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl, shared on his Instagram Story: “So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg sending prayers.” Chace Crawford, who played Nate Archibald on Gossip Girl, wrote, "She was one of a kind", in his Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chace Crawford (@chacecrawford)

Blake Lively ends social media silence, pays tribute to Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg

<p>Hollywood's power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made a rare public appearance and walked together on the red carpet of <em>Saturday Night Live</em>'s 50th-anniversary event on Sunday night (Feb 16). This was their first appearance together since Lively went to court against her&nbsp;<em>It Ends With Us</em> director and co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and an online smear campaign during the film's promotions last year.</p>
<p>The couple looked stunning as they smiled for the paps before heading inside for the event, showing no signs of the ongoing legal drama surrounding them since the beginning of this year.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds at SNL 50</h2>
<p>The <em>SNL 50th Anniversary Special</em> was a major milestone in celebrating the iconic show&rsquo;s five decades of hilarious sketches, unforgettable characters, and memorable guest appearances. At the event, Blake and Ryan took a backstage photo with actress Dakota Johnson.</p>
<p>In addition to their appearance on the red carpet, they were also seen at Chris Rock's 60th birthday party, held in New York City the same night. The couple was spotted mingling with several <em>Saturday Night Live</em> alumni, including the legendary Chevy Chase.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>This is their first appearance at a public event since early December when Blake and Ryan were seen at a screening of <em>Wicked</em>. Their latest public appearance comes just days after Blake&rsquo;s co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, asked a judge to stop them from accessing his phone and text records.</p>
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<h2>Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni</h2>
<p>Lively and Baldoni co-starred in <em>It Ends With Us</em>, a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover&rsquo;s novel, which Baldoni also directed. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and attempting to damage her reputation after she spoke out about his alleged misconduct.</p>
<p>Baldoni has denied the allegations, claiming that Lively took text messages between them out of context and misrepresented their interactions. He also alleges that Reynolds pressured his talent agency, WME, to drop him as a client&mdash;a claim that WME has denied.</p>
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<p>Both parties have agreed to merge their respective federal cases into a single trial.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/justin-baldoni-releases-it-ends-with-us-set-video-to-show-blake-lively-is-lying-about-harassment-8642646">Justin Baldoni releases It Ends With Us set video to show Blake Lively is lying about harassment</a></p>

Hollywood | Entertainment:  Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made a rare public appearance and walked together on the red carpet of Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary event on Sunday night.

Hollywood's power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively made a rare public appearance and walked together on the red carpet of Saturday Night Live's 50th-anniversary event on Sunday night (Feb 16). This was their first appearance together since Lively went to court against her It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and an online smear campaign during the film's promotions last year. The couple looked stunning as they smiled for the paps before heading inside for the event, showing no signs of the ongoing legal drama surrounding them since the beginning of this year. Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds at SNL 50 The SNL 50th Anniversary Special was a major milestone in celebrating the iconic show’s five decades of hilarious sketches, unforgettable characters, and memorable guest appearances. At the event, Blake and Ryan took a backstage photo with actress Dakota Johnson. In addition to their appearance on the red carpet, they were also seen at Chris Rock's 60th birthday party, held in New York City the same night. The couple was spotted mingling with several Saturday Night Live alumni, including the legendary Chevy Chase. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle to go on trial from this date This is their first appearance at a public event since early December when Blake and Ryan were seen at a screening of Wicked. Their latest public appearance comes just days after Blake’s co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, asked a judge to stop them from accessing his phone and text records. It Ends with Us author deactivates Instagram amid Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni feud Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni Lively and Baldoni co-starred in It Ends With Us, a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, which Baldoni also directed. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and attempting to damage her reputation after she spoke out about his alleged misconduct. Baldoni has denied the allegations, claiming that Lively took text messages between them out of context and misrepresented their interactions. He also alleges that Reynolds pressured his talent agency, WME, to drop him as a client—a claim that WME has denied. Ryan Reynolds becomes part of James Baldoni's ongoing lawsuit after new amendment Judge Lewis Liman has not yet set a trial date but has indicated that proceedings could begin in March. Both parties have agreed to merge their respective federal cases into a single trial. Justin Baldoni releases It Ends With Us set video to show Blake Lively is lying about harassment

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds make first public appearance amid Justin Baldoni legal drama

<p><strong>It Ends With Us feud:&nbsp;</strong>The whole legal tussle has taken a turn with a crisis management firm filing defamation suit against Hollywood actress Blake Lively. Jed Wallace of Street relations has filed the suit against Lively. Jed is accused of being involved in the public relations clash between Lively and It Ends With Us director-actor Justin Baldoni.</p>
<p>In his suit, Jed Wallace claims that Blake Lively&rsquo;s actions are unjustly dragging him into ongoing legal disputes.</p>
<p>He has now filed a suit in Texas federal court seeking at least $7 million and a court order clearing his name of any wrongdoing.</p>
<h2><strong>What&rsquo;s the whole fuss around It Ends With Us</strong></h2>
<p>It all began when Blake Lively accused Jed Wallace of helping her It End With Us director and co-actor Justin Baldoni and team of orchestrating a smear campaign against her on social media. According to her, he used digital platforms to create fake content that seemed to attack her while defending Baldoni.</p>
<p>She claimed in her complaint that Street Relations was building negative chatter around her and was planting false stories.</p>
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<p>Jed Wallace has, however, denied all these allegations and claimed in new suit that he has been falsely implicated in Blake Lively&rsquo;s sexual harassment and retaliation complaints. He argues that he had no involvement in the supposed smear campaign and that the lawsuit is a retaliatory response to her public accusations.</p>
<p>Blake Lively&rsquo;s legal team is unperturbed by the same and dismissed it by saying, &ldquo;Another day, another state, another nine-figure lawsuit seeking to sue Ms. Lively &lsquo;into oblivion&rsquo; for speaking out against sexual harassment and retaliation.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;This is not just a publicity stunt&mdash;it is transparent retaliation in response to allegations contained within a sexual harassment and retaliation complaint that Ms. Lively filed with the California Civil Rights Department. While this lawsuit will be dismissed, we are pleased that Mr. Wallace has finally emerged from the shadows, and that he too will be held accountable in federal court," they added.</p>
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Entertainment Hollywood Blake Lively faces a defamation lawsuit from crisis management firm Street Relations. The organisation claims $7 million in damages.

It Ends With Us feud: The whole legal tussle has taken a turn with a crisis management firm filing defamation suit against Hollywood actress Blake Lively. Jed Wallace of Street relations has filed the suit against Lively. Jed is accused of being involved in the public relations clash between Lively and It Ends With Us director-actor Justin Baldoni. In his suit, Jed Wallace claims that Blake Lively’s actions are unjustly dragging him into ongoing legal disputes. He has now filed a suit in Texas federal court seeking at least $7 million and a court order clearing his name of any wrongdoing. What’s the whole fuss around It Ends With Us It all began when Blake Lively accused Jed Wallace of helping her It End With Us director and co-actor Justin Baldoni and team of orchestrating a smear campaign against her on social media. According to her, he used digital platforms to create fake content that seemed to attack her while defending Baldoni. She claimed in her complaint that Street Relations was building negative chatter around her and was planting false stories. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's legal battle to go on trial from this date Jed Wallace has, however, denied all these allegations and claimed in new suit that he has been falsely implicated in Blake Lively’s sexual harassment and retaliation complaints. He argues that he had no involvement in the supposed smear campaign and that the lawsuit is a retaliatory response to her public accusations. Blake Lively’s legal team is unperturbed by the same and dismissed it by saying, “Another day, another state, another nine-figure lawsuit seeking to sue Ms. Lively ‘into oblivion’ for speaking out against sexual harassment and retaliation.” “This is not just a publicity stunt—it is transparent retaliation in response to allegations contained within a sexual harassment and retaliation complaint that Ms. Lively filed with the California Civil Rights Department. While this lawsuit will be dismissed, we are pleased that Mr. Wallace has finally emerged from the shadows, and that he too will be held accountable in federal court," they added. Also read: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit

It Ends With Us feud: PR firm files defamation suit against Blake Lively

<p>Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek dismissal of Justin Baldoni&rsquo;s defamation lawsuit according to a new report by <em>Deadline</em>. Lawyers representing both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are set to appear in court this Monday as Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, have informed a federal judge that they will seek to have Baldoni&rsquo;s defamation lawsuit dismissed. The judge has yet to set a deadline for the dismissal motion.</p>
<p>Lively and Baldoni co-starred in <em>It Ends With Us</em>, a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover&rsquo;s novel, which Baldoni also directed. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and attempting to damage her reputation after she spoke out about his alleged misconduct.</p>
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<h2>Baldoni&rsquo;s Countersuit</h2>
<p>Baldoni has denied the allegations, claiming that Lively took text messages between them out of context and misrepresented their interactions. He also alleges that Reynolds pressured his talent agency, WME, to drop him as a client&mdash;a claim that WME has denied.</p>
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<p>Judge Lewis Liman has not yet set a trial date but has indicated that proceedings could begin in March. Both parties have agreed to merge their respective federal cases into a single trial.</p>
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<h2>Monday&rsquo;s hearing: Key issues to be addressed</h2>
<p>At Monday&rsquo;s hearing, both sides are expected to debate whether Baldoni&rsquo;s attorney, Bryan Freedman, has engaged in improper extrajudicial activity. Lively has accused Freedman of making defamatory statements about her to the press, potentially influencing jurors. Freedman, however, argues that he must protect his client&rsquo;s reputation.</p>
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<p>Another key issue concerns Lively&rsquo;s deposition. While she is expected to be deposed soon, she has refused to be questioned by Freedman due to his public statements. Baldoni&rsquo;s legal team, however, insists that she cannot dictate which of his attorneys handle the deposition. Kevin Fritz, another attorney for Baldoni, stated, &ldquo;Parties to litigation simply do not have the right to dictate which of their opponents&rsquo; attorneys may or may not take their deposition or perform any other aspect of the opposing party&rsquo;s case.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The court will address this dispute during Monday&rsquo;s hearing.</p>

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are seeking to have a defamation lawsuit, filed by Justin Baldoni, dismissed. The legal proceedings are set to begin on Monday.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit according to a new report by Deadline. Lawyers representing both Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are set to appear in court this Monday as Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, have informed a federal judge that they will seek to have Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit dismissed. The judge has yet to set a deadline for the dismissal motion. Lively and Baldoni co-starred in It Ends With Us, a film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel, which Baldoni also directed. Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and attempting to damage her reputation after she spoke out about his alleged misconduct. Also Read: Taylor Swift to take the Grammys stage, but not in the way you think... Baldoni’s Countersuit Baldoni has denied the allegations, claiming that Lively took text messages between them out of context and misrepresented their interactions. He also alleges that Reynolds pressured his talent agency, WME, to drop him as a client—a claim that WME has denied. Also Read: Marianne Faithfull, British pop icon, dies at 78, tributes pour in Judge Lewis Liman has not yet set a trial date but has indicated that proceedings could begin in March. Both parties have agreed to merge their respective federal cases into a single trial. Also Read: Beyonce leads Grammys pack at gala backdropped by fires Monday’s hearing: Key issues to be addressed At Monday’s hearing, both sides are expected to debate whether Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, has engaged in improper extrajudicial activity. Lively has accused Freedman of making defamatory statements about her to the press, potentially influencing jurors. Freedman, however, argues that he must protect his client’s reputation. Also Read: Netflix's 2025 lineup revealed with new releases and returning favorites: Wednesday, Stranger Things and more Another key issue concerns Lively’s deposition. While she is expected to be deposed soon, she has refused to be questioned by Freedman due to his public statements. Baldoni’s legal team, however, insists that she cannot dictate which of his attorneys handle the deposition. Kevin Fritz, another attorney for Baldoni, stated, “Parties to litigation simply do not have the right to dictate which of their opponents’ attorneys may or may not take their deposition or perform any other aspect of the opposing party’s case.” The court will address this dispute during Monday’s hearing.

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