Blake Lively Connects with Fans at Donut Shop as Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni Continues

The actress, who has accused Baldoni of harassment, has sought solace in baking while awaiting rulings on motions to dismiss his $400 million defamation countersuit.

Blake Lively surprised fans by working at Rise Doughnuts in Connecticut, describing the experience as her 'happy place.'
The visit comes during her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, whom she has accused of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign.
Baldoni has countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their PR team for $400 million, alleging defamation and extortion.
Lively and Reynolds have filed motions to dismiss Baldoni's lawsuit, citing California laws protecting victims of harassment and retaliation.
A trial date for the legal battle has been set for March 2026, with motions to dismiss still awaiting a judge's ruling.