Hollywood's Ugly Chapter: Blake Lively Drops Two Charges Against Justin Baldoni - But It Ain't Over Yet
She intends to withdraw two accusations - Defendant is reducing the number of accusations by two.
Here's the lowdown on the heated feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni that's making headlines right now.
The long-standing beef between America's Golden Girl, Blake Lively (37), and her former costar Justin Baldoni (41) has taken an unexpected turn. Reports indicate that Lively is planning to scrap two of her charges against the actor-director. These charges, as per "Variety," involve "intentional infliction of emotional distress" and "negligent infliction of emotional distress."
Baldoni's law team is on the offensive, demanding access to Lively's medical records to bolster their case against claims of causing "grievous emotional trauma." They've even asked for her therapy notes, among other documents. In response, the legal eagles representing Lively have reached out to Baldoni's camp to inform them she wants to toss these charges overboard. They've branded the request as little more than a publicity stunt by the other side.
Flashing Back to the Start
The dust-up between Lively and Baldoni kicked off during the production of the movie "It Ends with Us," released in theaters in the summer of 2024. In December, Lively slapped Baldoni with a complaint to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, accusing him of sexual harassment and an alleged smear campaign. This was followed by a lawsuit, bringing claims of emotional distress, among other things. Baldoni denies the allegations and fired back with a $400 million countersuit, levelling charges of defamation, extortion, and other wrongdoings. A court date is set for March 2026.
The Court Calls the Shots
With the court now stepping in as customary in the U.S., we're bracing for the next chapter in this soap opera of a showdown. If you thought这 thing wasn't fascinating enough, just you wait - there's more to come!
- Blake Lively
- Justin Baldoni
- Hollywood's Toxic Secrets
Sources:1. Rolling Stone, Dec 20242. The Hollywood Reporter, Jan 20253. Vanity Fair, Jan 20254. Variety, Jan 20255. TMZ, Jan 20256. Page Six, Jan 2025
- In the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Lively's intention to drop two charges of emotional distress against Baldoni has created a new wave in Hollywood's entertainment sphere, further delving into its intricate pop-culture dynamics.
- Despite Blake Lively's decision to withdraw two charges, the feud between the celebrities continues, with the upcoming court date set to unravel more secrets of Hollywood's toxic underbelly.
