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Blake Lively has officially stepped into the ring with Justin Baldoni in a high-profile lawsuit that’s already setting the stage for quite the spectacle. Lively’s deposition kicked off recently in New York City, and it seems the stakes have never been higher. Originally slated for July 17, the proceedings were pushed to July 31—adding a layer of tension as both sides regrouped following the removal of social media strategist Jed Wallace from the case. Imagine the plot twists—this could feel like a movie in its own right!
Lively has accused Baldoni of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment during their film, It Ends With Us. But Baldoni isn’t backing down, having countersued Lively along with Ryan Reynolds and her publicist Leslie Sloane for $400 million, claiming extortion and defamation. Talk about a blockbuster twist! The legal fireworks are set to continue, especially since a trial is coming in March 2026. What’s next? A season pass to the courtroom drama?
It’s wild to think about how a film set turned into a legal battlefield where both parties feel they have everything to lose. As we see celebrities navigate their very public disputes, it begs the question: how far will they go to protect their reputation? With Hollywood being a stage of its own, will the next big reveal be even more shocking? Grab your popcorn!
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