Reynolds Seeks Dismissal of Baldoni Defamation Suit

Ryan Reynolds has filed a motion to dismiss Justin Baldoni's $400 million defamation lawsuit against him, arguing that Baldoni's claims are based on hurt feelings and lack legal merit. Baldoni accuses Reynolds of calling him a 'predator' and attempting to damage his career, but Reynolds' legal team asserts this is protected opinion under the First Amendment, as Reynolds genuinely believes his statements about Baldoni. Blake Lively, Reynolds' wife, has also accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation, which further supports Reynolds' belief. The legal documents suggest that the lawsuit by Baldoni is a retaliatory SLAPP suit, influenced by a promise from Steve Sarowitz to spend $100 million to ruin Reynolds and Lively. Reynolds' attorneys argue that the lawsuit is more of a 'gossip rag' than a valid legal complaint, and seek to have it dismissed with prejudice.