Celebrity Feud Heats Up: Justin Baldoni Accuses Ryan Reynolds of Defamation
Brace yourself for the latest splash in the celebrity feud pool, where Ryan Reynolds and Justin Baldoni are trading barbs sharper than a Deadpool quip! Baldoni, the star of *It Ends With Us*, has slapped Reynolds with a jaw-dropping $400 million defamation lawsuit, claiming the actor and his wife, Blake Lively, along with their publicist, orchestrated a smear campaign against him. Reynolds, seemingly unbothered, has moved to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that Baldoni’s claims lack legal basis and are more about “hurt feelings” than actual defamation. How quaint!
Baldoni’s legal eagle, Bryan Freedman, is having none of it. He accuses Reynolds of attempting to “run from the flames” of his own making, asserting that the actor’s involvement goes way beyond just being a “supportive spouse.” Freedman claims Reynolds has been a central figure in what he calls a “smear campaign” against Baldoni since the project’s inception. In a remarkable turn of legal gymnastics, Reynolds’ attorneys counter that Baldoni’s allegations stem from a private conversation where Reynolds allegedly labeled Baldoni a “predator.” They argue that unless it can be proven Reynolds didn’t believe that statement to be true, it’s not defamation. Ah, the classic “I was just expressing my opinion” defense—always a crowd-pleaser!
This drama is set against a backdrop of Lively’s own legal entanglements, as she has previously accused Baldoni of sexual harassment, claiming his actions led to a campaign to tarnish her image. With both celebrity cases scheduled for trial in March 2026, it seems the courtroom will soon be the hottest venue in Hollywood. As the public waits for the next act of this star-studded saga, Reynolds’ and Baldoni’s legal teams continue to exchange verbal volleys that could rival a well-scripted screenwriting showdown.
One can only wonder which side will come out on top in this tangled web of accusations, opinions, and legal maneuvers. It’s a classic case of celebrity drama where the stakes are high, and the popcorn is definitely worth the price of admission.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine
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