Overview

• A New York judge dismissed Lively’s emotional distress claims and Baldoni’s $400 million defamation countersuit in June, narrowing the case to upcoming testimony and trial.
• Lively has largely stayed out of sight, citing a desire to protect her privacy and focus on legal strategy.
• Her deposition against Justin Baldoni is scheduled for July 31 in New York, marking the next critical phase of pretrial discovery.
• She is leaning on husband Ryan Reynolds and sister Robyn Lively for personal and emotional support during the litigation.
• The trial is set to begin on March 9, 2026, in New York City, where both sides will present their cases.