Raucous Recount: The Unraveling Saga Between Baldoni and Lively
Judge in the U.S. dismisses Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively, the actor. - Judge in the U.S. dismisses Baldoni's lawsuit versus Blake Lively
Turns out the judge ain't buying Baldoni's tales of woe against Lively. He narrowed his eyes, stared down the actor, and pointed out Lively's alleged power-grabbery of a jointly filmed flick and its promotion. The judge showed no mercy towards Baldoni, slapping down his claims against The New York Times, too, for simply reporting on Lively's lawsuit and requesting Baldoni's response.
The legal pandemonium boils down to the production of the gripping domestic violence movie, "Once More with Feeling." Baldoni, the director and leading man, was up against Lively, the leading lady, in more ways than one.
Post-filming, Lively unleashed a barrage of accusations against Baldoni. She claimed he was fixated on discussing his sex life, bent on inserting risqué unscripted scenes, and always forgetting to secure her consent before taking the show on the road, so to speak. Producer Jamey Heath never seemed to shy away from scrutiny either, as Lively also accused him of sneaking peeks while she was stripping down to her skivvies. Lively further went on the offensive, suing Heath and lampooning Baldoni in the process.
But Baldoni ain't no wallflower. He fired back with a countersuit, aiming for at least $400 million in damages from the celebrity couple. He even mobilized The New York Times for allegedly defaming his character. The spectacle of it all has been putting on quite the show in the limelight.
Lively's legal eagles are touting the New York judge's decision a "completely triumphant" slapdown of Baldoni's "revenge lawsuit." Baldoni's representative, on the other hand, seems to be a bit slow on the uptake when it comes to responding to AFP's request for input.
- Justin Baldoni
- Blake Lively
- Legal Squabble
- New York Times
- Ryan Reynolds
Extra Facts (15% or less integration):
In December 2024, Blake Lively filed a complaint alleging Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation. In response, Baldoni filed a $400 million countersuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloane, citing civil extortion and defamation[1][2][3]. He also sued The New York Times for defamation, citing their reporting on Lively's sexual harassment complaint[1][2]. The case has been ongoing, with various twists and turns, including the dismissal of Baldoni's lawsuit by a federal judge in June 2025, but allowing him to refile some claims by June 23[2][3]. The trial is scheduled for March 2026[3].
- The legal squabble between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, known for their roles in the entertainment industry, has been making headlines, with the New York Times reporting on Blake Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni.
- Despite Baldoni's countersuit seeking at least $400 million in damages, a New York judge has dismissed several claims, indicating that the legal battle between the two celebrities is far from over.
