Blake Lively Subpoenas Multiple Bloggers in Justin Baldoni Lawsuit

Blake Lively is embroiled in a legal battle with Justin Baldoni, during which she subpoenaed media figures like Megyn Kelly and Perez Hilton for their critical coverage of her, alleging they were part of a smear campaign orchestrated by Baldoni. Kelly fiercely criticized Lively, calling her a "pathetic, untalented, narcissistic bully" and confirmed her team successfully resisted handing over private communications, framing the attempt as a First Amendment violation. Perez Hilton denied any conspiracy, stating his negative opinions were formed organically from public information and court filings, while describing the subpoena as a significant source of anxiety and a threat to journalistic freedoms. Hilton and other bloggers, including Kjersti Flaa and Katie Paulson, condemned Lively's subpoenas as attacks on privacy and free speech, arguing the lawsuit aims to silence criticism rather than address defamation. Lively's allegations include claims that Baldoni used fake social media accounts to spread negative stories about her, but critics assert there is no evidence of a coordinated smear campaign. The dispute highlights tensions between celebrities, the media, and legal boundaries around defamation and freedom of expression.