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.