Uncensored Truth: Justice Served as Baldoni's Lawsuit Against Lively Gets Swatted Down
Judge in U.S. Declines Actor Baldoni's Legal Action Against Blake Lively - Judge in U.S. tosses lawsuit filed by Baldoni against Lively
In a recent twist in Tinseltown, Judge Liman slammed Baldoni's baseless claims against Lively, declaring her attempted control grab of their joint film and its promotion as mere fabrication. Furthermore, the judge dismissed Baldoni's defamation lawsuit against the "New York Times" for simply covering Lively's lawsuit and seeking Baldoni's response to her shocking allegations.
This high-profile legal spat originated from the filming of "Once More, With Feeling," a project tackling the harsh reality of domestic violence. Baldoni served as the director and leading man, with Lively taking the female lead.
Post-filming, Lively leveled some serious accusations against Baldoni. She claimed he'd been discussing his bedroom antics non-stop on set and even tried to sneak in unscheduled steamy scenes without her consent. Not just that, producer Jamey Heath was accused of voyeurism, as Lively alleged he'd watched her change despite her request for privacy. Lively also sued Heath for his transgressions.
Adding more fuel to the fire, Lively accused Baldoni of waging a dirty campaign to tarnish her reputation.
In retaliation, Baldoni didn't hold back, filing a lawsuit against Lively, her husband Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Reynolds, and the "New York Times" for eye-watering damages of over $400 million. The drama's playing out in the limelight too, sparking quite the public spectacle.
But, Lively's legal eagles rejoiced after the New York judge's decision, labeling it as a "total victory" over Baldoni's "revenge lawsuit." Baldoni's lawyer, however, has yet to respond to AFP's request for comment.
- Justin Baldoni
- Blake Lively
- Legal Dispute
- New York Times
- Ryan Reynolds
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The search results provide information about a legal dispute between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively that is associated with the film "It Ends With Us," not "Once More, With Feeling," as mentioned in the base article. Here is a summary of the current situation:
Background
- Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit: The lawsuit involves allegations of civil extortion and defamation. Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist Leslie Sloane. He also filed a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for reporting on Lively's sexual harassment complaint[1][2][3].
- Allegations: Blake Lively had accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation in a complaint filed in December 2024. Baldoni denied these allegations[1][2].
Current Status
- Dismissal of Lawsuits: On June 9, 2025, a federal judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Lively and Reynolds, as well as his defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. The judge found that the claims lacked merit under applicable law[1][2][3].
- Future Legal Action: Baldoni's legal team has the option to amend and refile some of the claims, specifically those related to breach of implied covenant and tortious interference with contract, by June 23, 2025[2][3].
- Reactions: Lively's lawyers described the dismissal as a "total victory and complete vindication." They are now seeking attorneys' fees and punitive damages against Baldoni and his parties[1][2]. The New York Times also welcomed the decision, stating it was a validation of their reporting[1][2].
Entertainment celebrities Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively found themselves embroiled in a legal spat, with the latter's lawyers declaring a "total victory" following the dismissal of Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, by a US judge. This high-profile legal dispute, initially associated with the film "Once More, With Feeling," has been found to originate from the filming of the movie "It Ends With Us," and it involves allegations of civil extortion and defamation, as reported in the New York Times. The judge's decision follows from Baldoni's filing of a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and The New York Times, in retaliation to Lively's initial accusations of sexual harassment and retaliation filed in December 2024.
