Blake Lively’s Legal Showdown: More Women Step Forward Against Justin Baldoni
Oh, folks, grab your popcorn because the drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni just took a spicy turn! Lively’s legal battle against her “It Ends With Us” co-star is heating up, with her latest 163-page amended complaint dropping like a bomb in New York federal court. The fiery actress, 37, isn’t just throwing shade anymore; she’s claiming that she’s not the only one with complaints about Baldoni’s behavior on set. Her legal team alleges that multiple women have come forward expressing similar discomfort, debunking any narrative that she’s acting out of spite or jealousy over film control.
This juicy new filing, which arrived on February 18th, reportedly features “significant additional evidence” and “previously undisclosed communications” involving not just Lively and Baldoni but also Sony and Wayfarer Studios. It gets bolder, too, as Lively’s lawyers have slapped on a new defamation claim against Baldoni and others, citing a slew of “false statements” made about her since she initially filed her complaint. Meanwhile, her spokesperson is busy fanning the flames, claiming that the evidence backs Blake’s allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, confirming that several other women felt too anxious to speak out due to fear of backlash. Talk about a bombshell!
On the flip side, Baldoni’s legal team isn’t backing down, dismissing Lively’s subpoenas for his phone records as a desperate “fishing expedition,” insisting they won’t reveal the supposed proof that she claims exists. Come on, guys, a little clarity in a courtroom wouldn’t hurt!
Meanwhile, the pair’s case is scheduled to hit the courtroom in March 2026, and both parties are currently opting out of mediation, which usually indicates the tension is here to stay. U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman even had to remind both sides not to air their dirty laundry in the press or he might just move the timeline up. So, are we witnessing a legal soap opera unfold or what? Stay tuned because this saga seems far from over!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Variety, Deadline
