Justin Baldoni Wins Big as Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Face Legal Setback

A major Hollywood legal battle unfolded in a New York City courtroom as actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni faced off in a high-stakes lawsuit. The case took a dramatic turn when the judge issued a ruling favoring Baldoni, dealing a significant blow to Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

The Legal Showdown

The conflict stems from allegations Lively made against Baldoni, accusing him of harassment on the set of their movie It Ends With Us and orchestrating a smear campaign against her. Baldoni has vehemently denied these claims and filed a massive $400 million defamation countersuit.

The latest courtroom developments reveal that the judge largely sided with Baldoni, dismissing key parts of Lively’s case. While she managed to secure a minor legal victory, the overall outcome tilted in Baldoni’s favor, making it a tough day for the Lively-Reynolds camp.

The Subpoena Battle

At the heart of the latest ruling was Lively’s attempt to obtain phone records from major cellular providers, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. She sought extensive data—call logs, text records, and even location tracking—for over two years, aiming to prove that a coordinated effort was made to tarnish her reputation.

However, the court found Lively’s request overly broad and invasive. Judge Lyman ruled that such extensive data collection would compromise personal privacy, even if the content of the communications was not disclosed. The judge determined that Lively failed to provide sufficient justification for such a sweeping subpoena, effectively shutting down a key piece of her legal strategy.

Blake Lively’s Growing Controversies

This legal setback is the latest in a string of controversies surrounding Blake Lively. Reports have surfaced about tensions with co-stars on past projects, including Justin Baldoni on It Ends With Us and Anna Kendrick during the filming of A Simple Favor in 2018.

On It Ends With Us, insiders claim Lively clashed with Baldoni over creative decisions and was reportedly frustrated when he questioned her physical fitness for a specific scene. Similarly, during A Simple Favor, she allegedly had a difficult working relationship with Kendrick, with both actresses refusing to do promotional interviews together.

Despite these reported tensions, Lively and Kendrick recently announced a sequel to A Simple Favor, leading some to speculate that Lively is attempting to shift public focus away from her ongoing legal troubles.

What’s Next?

While Baldoni’s legal victory is significant, the battle isn’t over. Lively’s team is expected to regroup and explore their next moves. However, with mounting legal and public relations challenges, it remains uncertain how she and Ryan Reynolds will navigate this turbulent period.

For now, Justin Baldoni can celebrate a major win, while Lively and Reynolds face an uphill battle in their legal fight.