Overview

• 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.