Testifying Tensions: Blake Lively Set to Face Off Against Justin Baldoni in Upcoming Trial
Actress Blake Lively set to provide evidence against Justin Baldoni in the ongoing proceedings.
Get ready for some serious courtroom drama! Blake Lively, who starred alongside Justin Baldoni in the movie "It Ends with Us," is set to testify against him in an upcoming trial. Lively's attorney, Mike Gottlieb, confirmed the news to the US magazine, "People."
"Yep, she's gonna testify alright," Gottlieb said in an interview. "When it comes to the heart of this case, the gritty details need to be aired in court. And we expect her to play a significant role in that process."
Lively isn't the only one with a tale to tell. According to Gottlieb, there might be some more big names stepping forward. "We've got folks who have witnessed some sketchy stuff, or have experienced it themselves. Their testimonies could reinforce what Blake's saying," Gottlieb added.
The rumor mill was already churning in late April when Lively spoke about a "low point" in her life during the Time100 Gala. "There's a whole lot I could say about the last two years of my life," she told the audience, hinting at the unfolding legal battle.
While the public is eagerly wondering if Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, will take the stand, it's still unclear. He's currently named as a defendant in Baldoni's countersuit, but Gottlieb isn't sweating it. "We believe those charges are bogus," he stated, hinting that Reynolds might or might not be a witness.
Baldoni's team was previously considering subpoenaing stars like Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman, but Gottlieb maintains it's unnecessary. "These celebrities don't seem to have any relevance to the case," he explained. "This case is about what happened to Blake Lively on the set of It Ends with Us. It's not about the choice of songs in a Marvel movie."
In response, Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, slammed Gottlieb's comments, accusing Lively of attempting to distract from the truth. "The facts speak for themselves," Freedman stated, "and they clearly show that Blake Lively's allegations are baseless."
The Controversy: A Brief Recap
The controversy erupted during the production of "It Ends with Us" in 2024, and the movie was released in August of the same year. Lively filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing in December, accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and engaging in a smear campaign against her. The lawsuit names Wayfarer Studios and several individuals involved in the production as defendants.
Baldoni has denied the allegations and filed a $400 million countersuit, accusing Lively, Reynolds, Lively's spokesperson Leslie Sloane, and their firm Vision PR of defamation and civil extortion. The trial, which is set to be the subject of a docuseries, begins in March 2026. Unlike the high-profile legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, this trial will not be televised, but some US media outlets will have access to audio recordings.
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- Despite the uncertainty, Blake Lively's attorney, Mike Gottlieb, has confirmed that Lively will indeed testify in the upcoming trial against Justin Baldoni.
- Gottlieb also hinted at the possibility of other celebrities, such as witnesses, potentially stepping forward to testify in the trial.
- In a vague response to the public's inquiry, it remains unclear if Blake Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, will take the stand as a witness in the trial.
- In contrast to the speculation surrounding high-profile celebrities like Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman being subpoenaed, Gottlieb asserts that their involvement in the case is unnecessary.
- As the legal battle heated up in 2024 during the production of "It Ends with Us," the case is a high-profile instance of sexual misconduct, legal battles, and celebrity scandals, echoing the infamous legal battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, albeit without the potential for televised proceedings.
