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Blake Lively Recognized as a 'Titan' on TIME100 List While Legal Battle with Justin Baldoni Continues

The actress celebrates her inclusion on TIME's 2025 list of influential figures, as her high-profile lawsuits with her 'It Ends With Us' co-star remain unresolved.

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Overview

  • Blake Lively was named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People for 2025 in the 'Titans' category, alongside figures like Serena Williams and Mark Zuckerberg.
  • Civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill, who penned Lively's TIME citation, praised her philanthropy, curiosity, and commitment to addressing systemic issues in the U.S.
  • Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds made a significant donation to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in 2019, reflecting their dedication to social justice causes.
  • The actress continues to face legal disputes with Justin Baldoni, whom she accused of sexual harassment and retaliation during the production of 'It Ends With Us.'
  • The trial for Lively and Baldoni's lawsuits is scheduled for March 2026, with both parties denying the other's claims and presenting conflicting narratives.