Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Engage in Legal Battle Over Defamation Claims

The ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni regarding their film 'It Ends With Us' has intensified, with Lively seeking to dismiss Baldoni's $400 million defamation countersuit. Lively's legal team argues her motion is based on California law that protects victims of harassment from retaliatory lawsuits, while Baldoni's attorney has labeled her actions as an abuse of the legal system. The conflict escalated after Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, prompting his countersuit against her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation. Both sides are adamant about their positions, with Baldoni's team asserting that Lively's claims are malicious and unfounded, while Lively's representatives maintain that Baldoni's lawsuit is a retaliatory tactic. The case is currently set to go to trial in March 2026, amidst heightened public interest and media scrutiny. As the situation unfolds, both actors face potential reputational and financial repercussions from the ongoing litigation.