Overview

• Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign, while Baldoni has countersued for defamation and extortion, seeking $400 million in damages.
• The legal dispute includes allegations of Baldoni’s inappropriate on-set behavior and Lively’s alleged attempts to seize creative control of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel.
• Both parties have released extensive legal filings, leaked communications, and behind-the-scenes footage in an effort to sway public opinion and defend their reputations.
• The conflict has drawn in high-profile figures, including Ryan Reynolds, Lively’s husband, and multiple PR firms, with lawsuits expanding to include publicists and media organizations.
• A federal judge has set a trial date for March 2026, urging both sides to refrain from public statements that could prejudice the proceedings.