Overview

• Blake Lively has been named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2025, recognized as a 'Titan' for her societal contributions and cultural influence.
• Civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill, who wrote Lively's citation, highlighted her philanthropic efforts, including a 2019 donation to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and her commitment to addressing systemic issues in the U.S.
• Lively's inclusion on the prestigious list coincides with her ongoing legal battle against 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni, whom she has accused of sexual harassment and defamation.
• Baldoni and his studio, Wayfarer Studios, have countersued Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and her publicist for $400 million, alleging defamation and extortion.
• The high-profile case is intensifying as both parties prepare for a March 2026 trial, with discovery and motions currently underway.