Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s $400M legal battle over It Ends With Us harassment claims, texts, and Taylor Swift ties.
Why Are Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni in a $400M Legal War?
What started as a co-star collaboration on It Ends With Us exploded into mutual lawsuits: Lively claims Baldoni sexually harassed her; he calls it a “smear campaign” to salvage her image.
Texts, leaked videos, and even Taylor Swift references fuel the drama.
How Did a Film Set Turn Toxic?
Behind the scenes, tensions brewed. Post-SAG strike (2023), Lively demanded “no nude videos” or “porn addiction” chats on set, per her lawsuit.
Baldoni’s team insists she refused intimacy coordinators. Clashes escalated until Lively accused him of retaliatory “social manipulation.”
What’s the Smoke Around Taylor Swift?
Baldoni claims Lively weaponized her A-list squad. A leaked text shows Lively hinting at Swift and Ryan Reynolds as “dragons” guarding her:
“[They] don’t give a s— about egos… everyone listens to them.” Baldoni alleges she rewrote scenes using this clout.
Does Leaked Footage Back Baldoni or Lively?
Dueling narratives! Baldoni’s camp released unedited clips showing “mutual respect” during love scenes.
Lively’s lawyers fired back: “It corroborates harassment.” Then, a voice memo dropped: Baldoni admits, “I fell short,” apologizing for “letting her down.”
Will This Drama Drag Till 2026?
A gag order now muzzles both sides. Judge Liman barred prejudicial press talk but allowed rebuttals.
Lively plans to dismiss Baldoni’s $400M defamation suit; trial’s set for March 2026.
Meanwhile, timelines and secret texts crowd Baldoni’s evidence website.
Quick Facts About the Baldoni-Lively Feud:
1️⃣ Lawsuits: Lively sued for harassment; Baldoni counter-sued for $400M defamation.
2️⃣ Swift Ties: Lively hinted at using Taylor’s influence in set negotiations.
3️⃣ Leaked Evidence: Conflicting footage, texts, and Baldoni’s apology voice memo.
4️⃣ Gag Order: Court restricts press statements to avoid jury bias.
5️⃣ Trial Date: Set for March 2026 unless Lively’s dismissal succeeds.
