Testimony Showdown: Blake Lively Goes Head-to-Head with Justin Baldoni
Justin Baldoni will face testimony from Blake Lively.
Get ready for a sensational courtroom drama! Actress Blake Lively will testify under oath in the highly-anticipated trial against her "It Ends with Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. Lively's lawyer, Mike Gottlieb, anticipates her to be a pivotal witness. More prominent figures may follow suit.
"Absolutely, Blake's taking the stand," Gottlieb asserted in a recent interview with U.S. magazine, "People". The trial revolves around allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment, which Lively has levied against Baldoni and others involved in the production of "It Ends with Us".
"Blake's testimony will carry significant weight," Gottlieb added, "Several individuals who witnessed or were affected by the misconduct in question are also expected to speak out. Their testimonies, particularly those related to set incidents, will bolster her claims."
Behind the Scenes:Rumors regarding Lively's role in the trial amplified in late April after her speech at the Time100 Gala. The actress hinted at the case, stating, "There's a lot more to say about the past two years of my life."
It remains uncertain whether Ryan Reynolds, Lively's husband, will testify. He is currently embroiled in Baldoni's countersuit, but Lively's team is working to invalidate these charges. "The accusations against Ryan are unfounded," Gottlieb insisted, hinting that Reynolds may or may not be a witness in the trial.
In a bizarre twist, Baldoni's legal team has contemplated subpoenaing celebrities like Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman. According to Gottlieb, this is unnecessary and irrelevant to the case, which revolves around alleged misconduct on the set of "It Ends with Us".
The Big Show:Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, retorted to Gottlieb's claims, accusing Lively of diverting attention from the facts at hand. "The truth is the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be for Lively and her team," Freedman stated, referring to "unaltered evidence, documents, and footage"[1] that support Baldoni's case.
The trial, set to make headlines worldwide, kicks off in March 2026[2]. Unlike the high-profile Depp vs. Heard legal battle, this trial will not be streamed live. However, select US media outlets will have access to audio recordings.
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Enrichment Data:While details regarding the identities and testimonies of additional prominent witnesses are yet to be disclosed, Lively's legal team has hinted that they will rely on live witness testimonies, documents, and statements from various individuals such as producers and other cast members from Sony Pictures[2]. As the trial draws closer, more information about potential witnesses may surface.
[1] Reuters, 2023.[2] ntv.de, lpe/spot, 2023.
- Blake Lively's legal team is working to invalidate allegations against Ryan Reynolds, who is currently embroiled in Justin Baldoni's countersuit.
- In a sensational courtroom drama, Blake Lively, star of "It Ends with Us," will testify under oath against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, regarding allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment.
- The trial, set to start in March 2026, will not be streamed live, but selected US media outlets will have access to audio recordings.
- Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman might be subpoenaed by the defense in the upcoming trial involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, but Lively's legal team finds this unnecessary and irrelevant.
