Lively Subpoenas Media in Baldoni Legal Dispute

Blake Lively has subpoenaed Perez Hilton, Candace Owens, and Andy Signore in her ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni, seeking evidence of a coordinated online smear campaign. Lively alleges that Baldoni, her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director, engaged in sexual harassment and professional retaliation, while Baldoni's $400 million defamation suit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others was recently dismissed and will not be amended. The subpoenas focus on communications between the content creators and Baldoni's team. Taylor Swift, previously subpoenaed due to her friendship with Lively, had her subpoena dropped after clarifying she was not involved in the film. Owens and Signore have denied being formally served and questioned the motives behind the media coverage. The trial is scheduled for May 2026, with both sides declining further comment.