Bustling Legal Tussle: Blake Lively Set to Testify Against Justin Baldoni
Actress Blake Lively set to provide testimony against Justin Baldoni in legal proceedings.
Get ready for some drama as Blake Lively, star of the film "It Ends with Us", steps up to testify against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. Lively's attorney, Mike Gottlieb, confirms this revelation in an interview with "People".
"That's right, Blake will take the stand," Gottlieb stated. "With her testify, we believe crucial pieces will come to light. Expect more witnesses to follow, backing up her claims about events on set."
Gottlieb also hinted at other significant figures who may or may not testify, namely Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds. "Whether Reynolds will join the fray remains unclear," he admitted. "But we're working diligently to dismiss any baseless allegations against him in Baldoni's countersuit."
In the run-up to the trial, whispers of celebrity subpoenas were making the rounds. However, Gottlieb notes, "Names like Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman seem out of place in this cosmic legal crossover. This isn't a trial about movie soundtracks or superheroes; it's a case about the tangible issues that arose on Blake's set."
Spotlight on Lively's Speech The anticipation around Lively's role in the trial peaked in late April, following her speech at the Time 100 Gala. She cryptically shared, "I've got a lot to say about the last couple of years."
A Look Behind the Curtain This high-profile battle between Lively and Baldoni is rooted in the filming of "It Ends with Us" back in 2024. After a lawsuit with allegations of sexual harassment and a smear campaign against Lively, the case was filed against Wayfarer Studios and several production individuals in December.
Baldoni contests the accusations and has retaliated with a $400 million countersuit, accusing Lively, Reynolds, Lively's spokesperson Leslie Sloane, and their firm Vision PR of defamation and civil extortion—charges Lively's lawyers deem as "unfounded".
The trial, garnering attention as the next big Hollywood spectacle, is set for March 2026. Despite its media hype, unlike the Johnny Depp - Amber Heard trial, it won't be broadcast for the dramatics. However, some U.S. media outlets will have access to audio recordings.
Sources: ntv.de, lpe/spot
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- Despite being unsure if she's ready, Blake Lively is set to testify against Justin Baldoni in the upcoming trial, scheduled for March 2026.
- In the same trial, it's possible that Blake Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, might also testify, although his participation is still unclear.
- The entertainment world, including celebrities and general news outlets, is keeping a close eye on this high-profile legal tussle, often associated with the Hollywood glamour.
- As the trial heats up, whispers about other celebrities being subpoenaed circulate, but as of now, it's been confirmed that names like Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman are irrelevant to the case.
- The roots of this dispute can be traced back to the filming of "It Ends with Us" in 2024, when Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, ultimately leading to the filing of a lawsuit against Wayfarer Studios and several production individuals in December.
