Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Legal Dispute Casts Shadow on Ryan Reynolds' Public Image

The high-profile lawsuit involving allegations of harassment, defamation, and financial disputes has drawn widespread attention and polarized public opinion.

Justin Baldoni has filed a $400 million defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, following Lively's allegations of sexual harassment during the filming of 'It Ends With Us.'
Blake Lively has accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior on set, while Baldoni claims Lively's wardrobe demands significantly inflated the film's budget by $430,000.
Celebrity support has been divided, with prominent figures like Amy Schumer and Amber Heard backing Lively, while Baldoni has received limited public endorsements from figures like Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly.
Experts suggest the prolonged legal battle is damaging the public personas of all involved, particularly Ryan Reynolds, whose reputation as Hollywood's 'nice guy' is under scrutiny.
The trial is scheduled for March 2026, leaving over a year of potential public and media speculation as the dispute continues to unfold.