Judge Dismisses $400M Defamation Suit Against Blake Lively Ryan Reynolds

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds celebrated Halloween 2025 by dressing as the elderly couple Carl and Ellie from Pixar’s "Up," showcasing a detailed and heartfelt costume transformation that included aging makeup and gray hair achieved with baby powder and Lively’s own beauty products. This festive occasion coincided with the dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and The New York Times, relating to allegations from the set of "It Ends With Us." The couple shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of their costume preparation on Instagram, with Lively notably applying her own makeup to age herself by about 50 years. Legal documents confirmed that Baldoni missed the deadline to amend his complaint, leading to a final judgment entered by U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman, effectively ending the lawsuit, although Baldoni retains the right to appeal. Lively responded promptly to the court to finalize the dismissal while keeping her legal fee request active, which the court approved. The couple, parents to four children, marked the legal victory with humor and creativity, reinforcing their public image as a close, supportive family unit.