Blake Lively to Testify Against Justin Baldoni in 2026 Harassment Trial New York

Blake Lively is set to testify in the highly publicized sexual harassment trial against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, with proceedings scheduled to begin in March 2026. Lively's lawyer, Mike Gottlieb, confirmed that her testimony will be a pivotal moment in the trial, emphasizing that other witnesses who experienced or observed misconduct on set will also testify. The case originated from Lively's December 2024 lawsuit accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment, which Baldoni countered with defamation and extortion allegations, leading to intense media scrutiny. Baldoni's legal team remains defensive and challenged Lively's public narrative, even suggesting live-streaming her testimony. Lively’s legal strategy includes not only witness accounts but also internal documents and communications from the production, aiming to substantiate her claims beyond personal testimony. Despite comparisons to other celebrity trials, this case will not be televised, yet it is expected to draw significant public attention given the profiles involved and the serious nature of the allegations.