Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Battle Escalates With New Allegations and Countersuits

The fallout from the 'It Ends With Us' production continues as both sides prepare for court, alleging harassment, defamation, and reputational damage.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds announced plans to seek dismissal of Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit ahead of a pre-trial conference scheduled for February 3, 2025.
Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign against her, supported by leaked texts and emails from his PR team detailing strategies to harm her reputation.
Baldoni denies the allegations, claiming Lively fabricated accusations to damage his career and reputation, and has countersued for defamation and invasion of privacy.
Key evidence in the case includes a video from the film set, which both sides interpret differently, and a voice message from Baldoni apologizing for his behavior during production disagreements.
The case has drawn comparisons to the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, with public opinion split and social media narratives heavily influenced by PR strategies on both sides.