Scarlett Johansson speaks out about the ongoing legal issues involving Justin Baldoni in a seldom public statement.
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Straight-talkin' Scarlett Johansson dishes on collaborating with Justin Baldoni's Wayfarer Studios amidst the heated legal drama between Blake Lively and the production company.
The actress, who once walked down the aisle with Ryan Reynolds, praises Baldoni's support for her directorial debut – Eleanor the Great. Speaking candidly during an exclusive chat with Vanity Fair, the 40-year-old divulges exciting details about the upcoming film's premiere at Cannes Film Festival.
When discussing Eleanor the Great's promotional prospects, Johansson briefly mentions the swirling legal controversies surrounding Lively and Baldoni. She diplomatically shared her thoughts on the unfolding situation, saying, "The Studios were super supportive throughout the process. But yeah, what a strange turn of events."
This comment was made amidst the escalating lawsuit between Baldoni and Lively, where the latter accused him of sexual misconduct on set. The lawsuit has sparked a heated media frenzy and propelled both parties into the spotlight.
It's worth noting that Johansson's name has been drawn into the legal fracas, with Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Lively and Reynolds for defamation and extortion. The suit stemmed from allegations that Reynolds, her ex-husband, betrayed her by choosing to marry Lively while still married to Johansson.
However, it remains unclear how this legal kerfuffle affects Johansson's working relationship with Baldoni's production studio. The current legal battle predominantly revolves around Baldoni and Lively, with Johansson not directly involved in the case.
As of now, the trial scheduled for Lively's lawsuit against Wayfarer Studios and Baldoni is set for March 2026. Recent speculations suggest that Baldoni's legal team alleges that Lively pressured Taylor Swift for public support during the legal battle. Lively's attorneys have sternly denied these claims as "completely false," claiming they're sourced from anonymous sources and far from reality [1][2][3].
Meanwhile, a judge has sustained Blake Lively's motion to strike a letter and affidavit from Baldoni's attorney, Bryan Freedman, deeming it "improper" and "irrelevant" to the case [1][2]. This legal back-and-forth indicates a tense dynamic between the parties without any hint of a negotiated settlement.
Sources:1. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blake-lively-sues-wayfarer-studios-1235188985/2. https://www.thedailybeast.com/blake-lively- Justin-baldoni-lawsuit-gossip-girl3. https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-lawsuit-1235732144/
- Despite being entangled in the legal skirmish involving Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, Scarlett Johansson continues to praise his support for her upcoming film, 'Eleanor the Great'.
- In an industry where celebrities like Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds often make headlines, Johansson's name has unfortunately been dragged into the ongoing legal dispute between Lively and Baldoni.
- Although the legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has kept the world of entertainment buzzing, it seems that Johansson's work with Baldoni's production studio remains unaffected for the time being.
- The world will lay its eyes on Blake Lively and the implications of her legal dispute against Wayfarer Studios and Justin Baldoni when the trial commences in March 2026.
