Blake Lively is Demanding Millions from Justin Baldoni for Filling an Unfounded Defamation Lawsuit. The Actress Initiated a Case Against Baldoni, Her Co-Star and Director of IT Ends with Us , in December. She Accused Him of Sexual Harassment. Baldoni Responded with a defamation Lawsuit.
A New York Judge Dismissed Baldoni’s Defamation Lawsuit in June. He had Demanded 400 Million Dollars (350 Million Euros) from Lively and Her Husband Ryan Reynolds, Who was also Involved in It Ends with Us . Accordance to Baldoni, The Couple had tried to take control of the film.
Lively Claims to Have Suffered “Emotional” And “Psychological” Damage Due to the Defamation Lawsuit, Accordance to Court Documents Obeyed by Variety . In Addition, She Wants Millions of Dollars to Pay Her Legal Fees. She is invoking a new law in California That Protects Victims of Sexual Harassment from Defamation Lawsuits Aimed at Silencing Theme.
If Lively is Vindicated, a Hearing Will Be Scheduled to Determine the Exact Amount of Damages.
The Lawsuit Regarding the Sexual Harassment Itelf is Scheduled for March 2026.