Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni $400M Defamation Suit Against Blake Lively

Blake Lively celebrated a significant legal victory as a New York judge dismissed Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit against her, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and publicist Leslie Sloane. The court ruling found Lively’s statements regarding sexual harassment allegations on the set of "It Ends With Us" protected by privilege, while Baldoni’s claims lacked sufficient evidence. Baldoni’s separate $250 million libel lawsuit against The New York Times was also dismissed. Despite the dismissal, the judge allowed Baldoni the option to amend two claims by a June 23 deadline. Lively appeared confident and radiant at the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner shortly after the ruling, expressing gratitude to supporters and reaffirming her commitment to advocating for women’s rights and combating retaliatory lawsuits. The ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Lively against Baldoni continues, with the case scheduled for trial next March, amid polarized public opinion and reports of personal strains within Lively’s circle.