Hollywood's Dirty Laundry: Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Against Blake Lively
Lawyer for Richter denies allegations in Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively - Lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively is thrown out by the judge.
Hang tight, folks! The gossip mill in Tinseltown is all abuzz as a judge in NYC has rule-ted in favor of Blake Lively, effectively dismissing Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit. Judge Lewis Liman found Baldoni's allegations insufficient to stand in court. However, he left the option open for Baldoni to refile with some tweaks to his claim against Lively and her hubby, Ryan Reynolds. Lively's legal eagles are gloating this major victory for their client.
TL;DR: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni - Epic Showdown
You might've heard of Blake Lively, the star who shone brightly in the hit series "Gossip Girl." Well, things took a sour turn when she accused her co-star, Justin Baldoni, of sexual harassment during the filming of "Just Once More" back in 2020. She then sued Baldoni and the producer, Jamey Heath, claiming a smear campaign aimed at ruining her reputation. The jury's still out on that one.
Baldoni, who also helmed the flick and is best known for "Jane the Virgin," hit back with a defamation suit against Lively, Reynolds, and the "New York Times." His lawyers initially sought a whopping $400 million in damages for the alleged wrecking of his rep. Later, he added the "NYT" to the lawsuit, accusing it of defamation for an article that published his private messages. Baldoni denies any allegations concerning Lively wanting creative control or the film dealing with domestic violence.
Taylor Swift Gets Caught in the Crossfire
This Hollywood feud's stirring up a lot of drama on social media, with fans picking sides. The mix is muddy, with supporters of both stars trading insults. Taylor Swift, a friend of Lively's, has been dragged into the fray. Baldoni claimed Swift pushed him to accept Lively's script revisions. But Swift's summit for questioning was withdrawn.
FYI: The article's been updated
Quick Facts:
- Justin Baldoni: US actor sued for defamation against Blake Lively and others.
- Blake Lively: US actress who accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment.
- Ryan Reynolds: Lively's husband, also involved in the lawsuit.
- "New York Times": US newspaper named in the lawsuit.
- Taylor Swift: Involved due to her friendship with Lively and alleged pressure on Baldoni.
- "Gossip Girl": The popular series where Lively and Baldoni starred together.
- Jamey Heath: Producer named in Lively's lawsuit against Baldoni.
Sources: DPA, "New York Times"
I'm not gonna be able to watch this Hollywood drama unfold between celebrities like Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, as it seems to be drenched in scandal and pop-culture references, reminiscent of their days in "Gossip Girl." It's unfortunate that Taylor Swift, a friend of Lively's, has been drawn into the fray, complicating the situation even further.
