Blake Lively adds defamation to her Justin Baldoni lawsuit—discover the subpoenas, secrets, and judge’s warning fueling their feud.
Why Did Blake Lively Expand Her Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni?
Lively’s amended 163-page complaint, filed February 18, adds explosive claims—including defamation—and drags in new defendants like producer Jed Wallace.
Her lawyers allege “previously undisclosed communications” and “multiple witnesses” back her original claims of harassment and retaliation.
They argue Baldoni and co. spun a “false narrative” to mask her 2023 complaints, not a 2024 “power play.”
What “Corroboration” Does Lively’s Team Claim?
The updated lawsuit reportedly reveals other women confided fears about Baldoni to Lively, fearing retaliation. A Lively spokesperson stated: “It shows their discomfort… and concern about public vitriol.”
This ties to Baldoni’s countersuit, which accuses her of smearing him via media leaks—a war now escalating to subpoenas for his phone records.
Are Subpoenas Turning This Into a “Fishing Expedition”?
Lively’s lawyers demanded Baldoni’s phone records, claiming they’ll expose tactics to “destroy her reputation.” His team fired back, calling it a “massive fishing expedition” for “provably false claims.”
With both sides skipping mediation, the mudslinging’s so intense a judge warned: Stop litigating via media—or face an earlier trial.
What’s the New Defamation Claim About?
Lively accuses Baldoni and allies of “repeated false statements” since her December 2024 lawsuit.
Baldoni, meanwhile, amended his January countersuit to include Ryan Reynolds, their publicist, and The New York Times, alleging defamation via a “whisper campaign.”
It’s a he-said-she-said stalemate—with texts, emails, and now phone records as ammo.
Will Other Witnesses Tip the Scales?
Sony, Wayfarer Studios, and unnamed insiders are now part of the paper trail.
Lively’s team claims “indisputable truth” lies in contemporaneous 2023 complaints, not her 2024 actions.
But Baldoni insists her claims are retaliation for him producing It Ends With Us. With trial set for March 2026, expect more bombshells pre-trial.
Quick Facts: Lively vs. Baldoni Legal Battle
• Lawsuit Filed: Dec. 31, 2024 (amended Feb. 18, 2025)
• New Defendants: Jed Wallace + his company
• Key Claims: Sexual harassment, retaliation, defamation
• Trial Date: March 2026 (could move up if PR war persists)
• Subpoena Drama: Baldoni’s phone records in spotlight