Defamation Lawsuit Tossed—Why Blake Lively’s Court Filing Was Untouchable

Defamation Lawsuit Tossed—Why Blake Lively’s Court Filing Was Untouchable. In a sweeping legal defeat, actor-director Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively—and her husband Ryan Reynolds—was dismissed on June 9, 2025, by a federal judge in New York. The lawsuit, which included claims of extortion, defamation, and retaliation, also […]
Justin Baldoni has initiated legal proceedings against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, seeking $400 million in damages, alleging that they have engaged in acts of ‘civil extortion.’

Justin Baldoni has initiated legal proceedings against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, seeking $400 million in damages, alleging that they have engaged in acts of ‘civil extortion.’ Justin Baldoni has initiated legal proceedings against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and others, marking a significant escalation in their dispute. The 179-page lawsuit was submitted to the Southern […]
Blake Lively’s Allegations Against Justin Baldoni: Unwanted Kissing, Invasion of Privacy, and Smear Campaign

Blake Lively’s Allegations Against Justin Baldoni: Unwanted Kissing, Invasion of Privacy, and Smear Campaign. Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of inappropriate conduct while filming It Ends with Us and has filed a lawsuit against him for sexual harassment, along with claims of a subsequent smear campaign. Following months of speculation about a rift between […]