Blake Lively Faces Multiple Lawsuits, Friendship Ends

Blake Lively is involved in multiple legal battles following her accusations of sexual harassment against Justin Baldoni during the filming of 'It Ends With Us.' Baldoni has filed a counter-defamation suit, which was partially dismissed but will proceed with amended claims, while Lively also faces a separate defamation suit from crisis consultant Jed Wallace in Texas, with her motion to dismiss denied but eligible for refiling. A federal judge has ordered Lively to turn over private text messages with Taylor Swift, citing Swift’s potential knowledge of workplace issues despite her limited role in the film. The legal turmoil has ended Lively’s decade-long friendship with Swift, who reportedly feels exploited by her involvement and has severed contact. The case has sparked significant public interest, including viral parodies of Lively's deposition and ongoing debate about the high-profile feud. Lively’s team accuses Baldoni of using Swift’s celebrity to distract from harassment allegations, while Swift’s representatives stress her lack of involvement.